Along the way, participants develop capabilities, life skills and character strengths that strengthen their engagement in learning and fosters positive self-development and growth.
The program also encourages participants to increase their engagement with their school and local community, broadening their social network and fostering a sense of belonging. The program is tailored to each individual through a non-competitive program. It meets students where they are, recognising their unique needs and goals and celebrating their strengths and personal accomplishments.
Through the program, participants can try new things and learn new skills safely and flexibly through a framework that develops initiative and commitment.
Our mission is to positively enhance the development of young Victorian’s by engaging them in a program of self-discovery and learning that enhances their opportunities and exposes them to experiences they might not otherwise had. With a strategic focus on disadvantaged and marginalised youth we aim to ensure that all Young Victorian’s have access to The Compass Award and it’s benefits, regardless of background or circumstance.
Awards Victoria Ltd is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation. It recognises, respects and promotes children’s rights and is committed to protecting and empowering children who come into contact with the organisation. At Awards Victoria Ltd children are to be listened to, taken seriously and treated with sensitivity and compassion.
Awards Victoria Ltd acknowledges that children’s safety is the responsibility of the whole community and recognises its own responsibilities in keeping children safe from abuse. It has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse.
Awards Victoria Ltd values diversity and will not tolerate discriminatory practices. It recognises the vulnerabilities of particular groups of children and pays particular attention to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the safety of children with a disability.
