Launched in 2006 -
DARE to be You is about making a difference to the lives of people in our community. It challenges children, parents and the community to make choices in life, and takes a fresh approach to dealing with the issues New Zealanders face today. As at the end of 2008 - 1474 participants have completed the programme.
DARE to be You is relevant because it:
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Takes a New Zealand perspective.
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Addresses the issues in depth through a thought-provoking and interactive Facilitator's Guide.
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Enables the programme to be tailored to the needs of individuals through a modular format.
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Talks to New Zealanders in a language they understand.
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Provides the tools people need to make decisions and great choices to their future.
Young Adult Student feedback:
One participant commented that "I noticed ‘a lot’ of changes in myself since beginning the programme – I think I am better at problem solving and I feel more positive about the future now. I communicate better and I think about how others feel. I hope I am making better decisions now and deal with problems better and is generally more confident."
And another said "he is getting his energy back and is working harder in class."
Parent feedback ay they are communicating much better with their teen and that this programme has benefitted them very much – they are always smiling now!
In Mid 2009 an intermediate class in the Wairarapa completed DARE to Be You with the focus on self esteem. One parent noted their child was “more bubbly, less reticent and happy to interact with others more” and “this was a great unit of work which helped the students very much”. The students enjoyed the DARE sessions, the story and would talk about it to others. The facilitator felt that “each student took from the programme what they needed to improve their self esteem” and “the story was great as it was relevant to the students and their lives”.
