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Establishment of the Program
Scheme
established in
Queensland
in 1995
Membership
In 2009,
the program includes 670 cadet members who are supported by approximately
300 adult leaders. There are 49 cadet groups throughout Queensland.
Aims and Purposes
The
Emergency Service Cadet Program is a youth development program that aims to assist
young people to develop life skills and encourages young people to particpate in their local community.
The aims
are:
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Life
skills and encourage participation in local communities
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To develop initative,
leadership, self-discipline and loyalty
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Skills and
knowledge to enhance community safety
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To develop a
recruitment pool for emergency services
Program
Overview
The Emergency Services Cadet Program
is a whole Department youth development program with a focus on developing young peoples life skills, leadership and teamwork.
The
Emergency Services Cadet Program provides training for young people, teaching them essential life skills and providing skills that relate to the State Emergency Service, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, and Queensland Ambulance Service.
The Emergency Services Cadet Program is accredited with the Australian Council for Children and Youth Organisations (ACCYO).
Contact
Details
Anna
Gibson or Louise Herrod, Program Coordinator Youth Program
GPO Box
1425 Brisbane Qld 4001
Ph: (07)
3635 1835/18
Fax:
(07) 3406 5721
Email:
programcoordinator@emergency.qld.gov.au
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