The Top End Explorer voyage will take you on an amazing week long adventure from Darwin. Set sail and discover some of the most spectacular sites the top end has to offer. Two voyages are on offer with a total of 80 places. Voyage One is for young people aged 14-16 years and Voyage Two is for young people aged 17-25.
Voyage 1 - Northern Territory Youth Explorer (14-16 years)
Date: 31 July –4 August 2006
Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
Cost: $450.00
Voyage 2- Northern Territory Youth Leaders Challenge (17-25 years)
Date: 4 August- 10 August 2006
Duration: 7 days, 5 nights
Cost: $450.00
To apply, applicants need to complete an application form and attach two letters. Firstly, a letter they have written outlining the reasons why they want to go on a voyage, what they personally want to achieve from the experience and why they should be considered for this opportunity. Secondly, a letter of recommendation from someone outside their family (for example a teacher, lecturer, youth leader, employer, mentor) giving a brief background of them, their relationship to them and reasons why they think that they should be selected to participate.
Applications close on Friday 12 April 2006.
For more information contact the Office of Youth Affairs on 1800 652 736 (freecall) or checkout www.youth.nt.gov.au to download a form.