After ten weeks of intense training seven young men graduated from the Banksia Hill Australian Army Cadet Program with new skills they can carry into their lives outside of the Centre.
For these detainees regular classroom learning has been swapped out for theory, practical, physical and skill based training aligned to the Australian Army Cadets, while still delivering key education requirements.
Courage, initiative, respect and teamwork, the Australian Army values, are instilled in the young people as they experience their own personal development in preparation for their return to the community.
"Learning to respect themselves, and others, is an important step towards leading law abiding and positive lives," said Acting Corrective Services Commissioner Mike Reynolds.
"These young men will have the opportunity to join a local troop when they are back in the community, which is another level of support as they complete the transition out of custody."
Since 2017 the program has seen 73 young people successfully complete the course.
"We are always really proud of the young people who complete this program," said Superintendent Mick Heslington.
"Going through this program has such a positive effect on their self-belief. Learning new skills and being able to see how they can put them into practice gives them a massive confidence boost."
