Stars shine bright with help of Talent Pool team

Royal Life Saving WA is helping develop the self-esteem, confidence, and life skills of the Geraldton Stars’ girls through the Talent Pool program.

Since October, Talent Pool coordinator, Cameron Eglington, has been travelling to Geraldton each Wednesday to teach first aid and lifesaving activities alongside local trainer, Linda Stott.

More than a dozen 14- and 15-year-olds are taking part in the initiative and will finish the year with qualifications in CPR and first aid and have received their Bronze Medallion.

The Stars Foundation provides a culturally safe environment to nurture Indigenous girls and young women to remain engaged at school, complete Year 12 and move into work or further study.

The program has been running at Geraldton Senior High School for a number of years, and focuses on personal development areas like lifestyle, employment and education, and community and culture.

Cameron says the program is building the girls’ confidence and will hopefully impact those around them.

“These girls can be the most influential force in their family and wider community to break the cycle of disadvantage and to build a healthier stronger community, and a brighter future,” he said.

Stars aligns closely with Royal Life Saving’s Talent Pool program with it’s focus on providing youth with training and employment opportunities particularly for Aboriginal young people.

Royal Life Saving plans to build on this partnership into 2023 which will see students train to receive their Swim Teacher and Pool Lifeguard qualifications.

To read more about how Talent Pool is providing real employment opportunities for young people visit the link below: