Labs 'n Life- an initiative providing postive anticipation for youth at risk.

Labs 'n Life Activities for 2008

With Labs 'n Life we stop thinking of youth problems as the principle barrier to youth development and start thinking of youth development as the most effective strategy for preventing youth problems.

 If you are interested in this exciting initiative, and would like to become involved, please contact  Brenda  Hosking Brown, Mari Lobbestael or Sue Dansie.      

  A board has just been appointed for Labs 'n Life and we welcome such a talented and influential

group of people into the Labs 'n Life  initiative and thank them for making themselves available to

 Calendar of events:     Celebration at Minda     - July 2nd  11am.

                                        Graduation at George Crawford Reserve - July 3rd 10am.

From the calendar it is apparent that we are forming a significant strategic alliance with Minda Inc.  Michael Taylor has been instrumental in starting this ball rolling in a manner that is certainly gaining momentum.  Labs 'n Life   look forward to an enduring relationship.  This alliance gives Labs 'n Life Crews the opportunity to use the skills they have learnt through the initiative to assist other young people and share their love for the dog.

The volunteers at Labs 'n Life have been the glue that has kept us motoring along in the first twelve months of our Pilot programme.

Jean Bird has been to TAFE - and back! - to Minda, the beach, to shows and of course to the core work of Labs 'n Life.  Jean has taught the Crews the essentials in obedience and retrieving.

John and (princess) Dianna  have brought War (Cavajal Labcorps Luvnwar) to the battlefield, and have supported us at trainings, beach walks and shows - even with equipment!  Dianna has assisted crews with the preparation of morning tea.

Christine, Amanda, Andrew and Mark have taken Charlie for 2 weeks - and they understand that at times time apppears to stand still!  They have lent us the effervescent Roxie and made tie down stakes and contributed in so many other very meaningful ways.

Mark and Terri -anne have lent us the lively Holly and worked to engage our young people and support them in significant ways.

Carla and Michael  have learnt what a hot dog they have in Tully - She has responded to challenges in ways the would never have imagined.

Mari has been nothing short of fantastic with her ability to engage young people and secure trust and respect.  She has certainly opened up her heart to the young people at Labs 'n Life. Mari's Galestorm Labradors contribute significantly to the success of Labs 'n Life.

Brenda has been the driving force behind formalizing the body of Labs 'n Life.  She has been working behind the scenes to ensure that appropriate documentation is attended to and that a number of funding submissions have been put forward.

Andrew Daly, Chris Muldoon and staff have assisted significantly in the setting up of Labs 'n Life.  Their expert knowledge has assisted us to actually get up and running. Thankyou Chris for supporting the seeds of a vision.

SACA have been very supportive of Labs 'n Life, enabling our young people to participate in formal competitions for dogs, in addition to making their grounds available for training.

A special thankyou to Wendy who has supported us and put us in touch with the great young people who comprise Labs 'n Life.

Please contact Sue at labsnlife@internode.on.net or  0421142417

                                                  Mari at galestorm@dodo.com.au 0433 081398

                                                  Brenda at  labsnlife@internode.on.net if you require further information.