Young Tasmanians have taken part in an adventure-therapy and conversations-based program focussed on enhancing their future potential.
Students from across the North visited Beauty Point on Thursday to participate in the RESET program.
An acronym for Resilience, Empowerment, Strength, Education, Trust, the RESET program aims to promote improved attendance, connection and engagement with school.
Liberal Member for Windermere Nick Duigan said the Rockliff Liberal Government was committed to supporting young Tasmanians to reach their full potential.
"The skills we develop in the early stages of our life build the foundation for our future and that is why the RESET program focuses on mentoring, building self-awareness and the building of pro-social skills," Mr Duigan said.
"The RESET program also promotes educational outcomes because we know education is the single most powerful driver for improving economic and social outcomes in Tasmania.
"I was honoured to join the Reset program for a spot of fishing off Beauty Point wharf.
"We had perfect weather, plenty of fish and to top it off, a visit from one of our Royal Australian Navy submarines."
The Rockliff Liberal Government funds the program through the Department for Education, Children and Young People and it is run by Tasmania Police's Launceston division.
Tasmania Police RESET coordinator David Simpson said 10 RESET programs had been successfully run in the North since 2018.
"We have seen extremely positive outcomes since the program began, with a number of Tasmanian Government primary and high schools participating," he said.
"The collaborative program incorporates adventure style team building, individual growth and self-awareness activities with appropriate mentoring and conversation."
"It aims to build resilience, and aspirations which lead into engagement with future education and training, as well as networks and connections with the PCYC."
Mr Duigan thanked Tasmania Police and the Department for Education, Children and Young People for their continued work on the RESET program.
"I would also like to acknowledge all the students who participated in Thursday's program," Mr Duigan said.
"It is always inspiring to watch our young people learn and grow as they take on new challenges."
