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This media attention has played a significant role in the success of Blue Light discos since their inception in South Australia. At the very first disco held at Noarlunga, television personalities Gil Tucker and Peter Adams – stars of the hit television series Cop Shop – made guest appearances which attracted media coverage. Personalities from other television shows, other local and interstate celebrities and sporting personalities have all played a role in raising and promoting the profile of Blue Light discos. Appearances by popular personalities have ensured relevance and attraction to the ever-changing young people of today. The media helped to get Blue Light discos off to a good start by attracting young people through the doors and continues to do so by reporting good news stories of Blue Light successes. The aims of the Blue Light discos are to provide young people with a safe, well-supervised activity free of drugs, alcohol, smoking and violence. The events promote not only a healthy life style but also support the development of peer support networks at the same time as fostering positive police/youth relations. The outcomes have been linked to a reduction in crime amongst young people. Check your local area for Disco dates:
The One and All Sailing Development Program Blue Light has a partnership with the One & All Sailing Program and has sponsored hundreds of young people on One & All voyages. The One & All Sailing Program is effective in bringing out the participant’s inner qualities in a challenging, positive environment. The group dynamic forms a basis from which a personal development program can be nurtured. Participants set sail as crew members and are trained to navigate the vessel unassisted. Such duties include 24 hour watch periods. “Being on the One & All was an experience that has changed my life – it has changed me. Having those experiences has expanded my view on life. When you are very frightened about something and you face your fear, you break through not only that particular fear, but a whole range of limits that you put on yourself. This is the gift of the One & All. I found strengths in me that I didn’t know, and my self-esteem is better for the experience. It’s truly a self-discovery voyage … and a heap of fun.” - One & All participant. The development of personal skills is the ultimate benefit for participants, as well as the nurturing of a sense of responsibility not only to themselves and fellow crew members, but also to the external environment.
West Coast Sail Training Program “Sail training has broken down the barriers and the children look towards me as their friend.” – Senior Constable John Hookings, Port Lincoln Police Station. The program employs two 14-foot high performance skiff dinghies that are transported throughout the State. An interstate boat manufacturer and a Port Lincoln Service club assist the program. Initiated in 1993 at Streaky Bay, the West Coast Sail Training Program was developed to foster closer ties between young people and the police. Young people as far afield as Elliston have been involved. The program is based at Port Lincoln. Although the program operates primarily in the Port Lincoln and Streaky Bay areas, word of mouth has seen it involve young people from Adelaide and interstate. Participants are young people considered to be ‘at risk’, disadvantaged or from indigenous and multicultural communities. The age range is from 10 to 16 years. Sailing skills, from basic to elite, are taught on weekends throughout the year. Participants are encouraged to adopt healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle. The opportunity exists for interstate travel and the chance to compete at State, National and International levels. Previous participation at the Pacific Rim Regatta and the World Sailing Championships has proven very rewarding for all participants due to a sense of achievement derived from their involvement.
The Living Skills Program focuses on young people aged between 12 and 14 years. However, the age may vary in accordance with the identified local needs and accordingly the program is adapted. Participants are chosen for inclusion in the program after being identified by schools or other agencies as falling into one or more of the following categories: Lack of social skills - The program runs for half a day each week over a 9-week period, which is then complemented with follow up visits by the program implementer. It is conducted by a police officer in the classroom, assisted by a school teacher and/or student counsellor. The sessions deal with: Rules for respecting each other -
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Of all Blue Light activities discos have attracted the most interest. This has come about due to the positive media attention discos have received over the years. 
