TESTIMONIALS
Would your recommend this program to other families or schools? Why?
I strongly recommend this program to schools and families to hep kids gain confidence and belief in themselves.
Yes, I would recommend this program as it has helped with our child’s attitude, confidence, and self-esteem.
Yes, It helps boost their confidence, promotes positivity, and they always looked forward to Tuesday.
Yes!! Always, Programs like this steer young people towards a positive future.
I will continue to refer students to the JTA to build young adults.
I will continue to refer students as its builds children into young adults.
Definitely, given the commitment by JTA.
Yes, as it helped me get into a routine and helped me understand myself better.
Yes, I want to do the program again. It gave me something to do. This has been one of my favourite programs. JTA staff are sweet and have put up with me. They’ve taught me compassion, how to cook. The program has been helpful for me and my family.
Yes, learning new skills that will continue to help me be great.
Yo! all day.
Yes! “All day big SIS”
Yes!
Breakdown of program content made it easier for me to understand with the help of staff.
Yes Sir!
What changes have you noticed in your child since participating in the program?
I notice changes in all participants more engagement, more confidence, more respect for themselves and others.
Our child has really enjoyed attending the JTA Academy program. Their attitude at home has improved.
It was wonderful to hear positive feedback from JTA on how our child was acknowledged as a mentor to other young perople.
Midway through the program, my child gained an apprenticeship with QBuild. They are the third student from BUSY School to do so.
Positive connections, smiles and laughs, and decision-making improvements.
Their behaviour has been more positive, anger outburst have been very minimal.
What was your favourite day or activity at the program? Why?
My favourite day was when we went to the Coombabah River.
My favourite memory from the program was learning thought traps—T often assumes the worst.
Bowling reminds me of my childhood. I’ve enjoyed the program.
Seeing him made me feeling blessed to hear how far and hard he had to work for the things he has.
-Fishing
-Fun
-Outdoors
Kuranda Train and Rainforest Station.
– Train ride with the fun historical facts.
– Leaving how indigenous dances showcased
Swimming @ crystals
why?
Going with JTA peers + staff.
– Fishing
– Good Feed
– Funny and welcoming staff
What is one key tool you are going to take away with you and put into action in the community? Why?
Resilience and confidence to go apply for jobs and being kind—be like the people at JTA.
I would take away decision making.
Seeing how we are all connected in community.
Setting good examples
No stealing
Positive Interactions
My Confidence
Why?
Because I am always shame
– Mindfulness
Why?
At home, helping my mum and to be kind to myself.
Their identity
– Making good choices
Why?
– Asking mum to buy something for me instead of stealing
