Our Cause

To be the leading provider of quality wilderness programs for young people at risk.

Mission

Operation Flinders Foundation is to provide young men and women who have been identified as being at risk, with demanding outdoor challenges and support, to help them develop their personal attitudes and values of self esteem, motivation, team work and responsibility so they may grow as valued members of the community.

Objectives

• Increase access to programs for young people at risk.
• Effect a positive life change for young people at risk by improving self esteem and confidence, improving the rate of return to education and encouraging young participants to seek employment.
• Reduce the recidivism rate of young offender participants in the Foundation’s program.
• Continually improve the quality of the Foundation’s program.
• Engage qualified, motivated, experienced, permanent, contract and volunteer staff.
• Effectively respond to the needs of relevant agencies.
• Increase the resource base of the program through support from the public, corporate, benevolent and private sectors.

Values Statement

Operation Flinders Foundation will:

• Provide a safe, satisfying, enjoyable, and fun experience for the young people who participate in the program
• Respect the rights, privacy and individuality of all people who participate in the program.
• Be customer focused.
• Provide a healthy and safe work environment for staff, volunteers and participants.
• Understand and have respect for the cultural diversity of our society.
• Show respect for the environment in all of our activities and set an example for our participants.
• Provide an enjoyable work experience for staff and volunteers.
• Provide open and regular communication between staff, volunteers and management.
• Have a commitment to total quality management.