Perth, Australia

Leadership Challange Program

Introduction

What to Expect

Basic Itinerary

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Goals

Discover Western Australia

Develop leadership skills through ecological service projects and adventure activities on Western Australia’s waterways and wetlands

Location:

Perth, Australia

Arrival Airport:

Perth Airport

Seasonality:

All Year Round

Duration:

5-7 days (6 days standard)

Age Range:

15-18 years old

Program Balance:

Service

Adventure

Cultural

Service

Adventure

What To Expect

The metropolitan area of Perth in Western Australia is a hub of knowledge and expertise on sustainable energy and technology, marine engineering, and agribusiness. Its aquatic and wetland ecosystems need protection from the effects of climate change. Students will work with several local organizations to learn about conservation and sustainability, especially on the main waterway: the Swan River.

Students will challenge themselves and each other through leadership development activities and discussions, with a focus on the five practices of exemplary leadership: Model the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to act, and encourage the heart. All the while, expect to interact with and observe Australia’s unique marsupials, aquatic animals, and gorgeous scenery.

Sample Itinerary

Day

Activities

More Details

Day 1

Arrival in Perth

Travel to our adventure camp, receive orientation and briefing on the week ahead, discuss goals and values.

Day 2

Marsupial service work

Work at a wildlife refuge and interact with wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, birds, and reptiles.

Day 3

Adventure day

Challenge ourselves with a series of treetop adventure activities that build individual and teamwork skills.

Day 4

Conservation service work

Work with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to explore the river and wetland ecosystem of the Swan Coastal Plain.

Day 5

Beach day

Spend the day at Point Peron and the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park enjoying the scenery and wildlife, and going swimming and snorkeling.

Day 6

Departure day

Depart from the adventure camp, return to Perth for some souvenir shopping, and transfer to the airport.

Addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG #4. Quality Education: Students engage in experiential learning, leadership development, and environmental education—gaining valuable skills and knowledge that empower future changemakers.

SDG #13. Climate Action: This program strengthens resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related hazards and natural disasters along the coastline of Perth These actions improve biodiversity and build climate resilience in local ecosystems.

SDG #14. Life Below Water: Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration, to achieve healthy and productive oceans.

Customise Your Program

All of our programs are fully customizable. Co-create your program together with WV to match your curriculum, educational goals, and travel plans. Contact us with your requirements and and will be in touch to assist.