The Hinterlandgrapevine Online News Travelling Jackaroo “Getting to the Top”

“Back in Queensland” ….. continuing on with my mission!

One story I heard, especially at a time when there is so much juvenile crime being committed around our country touched me and I wish this project all success.

A former jackeroo in New South Wales north is mending more than just fences by taking in troubled teens and helping them turn their lives around.

This is such an amazing cause. To those in areas such as Townsville and Cairns, right across to Kunnunara in WA Youth crime is a huge issue. I’ve personally seen kids driving around me in stolen cars and seen them roaming the streets at night up to mischief. The fact that Bernie has taken the initiative to create BackTrack Youth Works and is giving it a go to solve this problem speaks volumes about the man and his organisation.

Youth crime affects us all in one way or another and it’s only with the help of organisations such as this that focus on rehabilitation rather than just locking kids up with their mates for a few weeks/months in Juvie(don’t get me wrong there are some really bad ones that should be locked up but it’s not a blanket solution), it’s only with men and women like this who are stepping in to create change do I think personally that we can really move forwards as a nation with Youth crime, especially in Rural areas. At BackTrack, one of their big focuses is preparing young people to transition into work, when the

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Make sure that you look after your matesTreat them all well!.

There are no places for bullies or abusers.

https://issuu.com/Maleny-Grapevine-Community-News time is right for them. This is a huge part of their journey towards lifelong independence. Well. I was at the Hatton Vale Show shaking the tins again when this great opportunity arose. I had flight in a Vietnam War vintage Huey Helicopter. Just how awesome is that?

All I’m hearing in my head is “Fortunate Son” playing on repeat , this is absolutely bloody incredible, this 1966 Vietnam Veteran Huey chopper run by Heli Biz is not only just a Warbird but is in immaculate flying condition.

The history of this aircraft really makes you think, especially doing low passes over the rainforest of Vietnam and of just how tough the veterans of Vietnam would have had it fighting in Jungle terrain.

We have to thank every one of them for doing their bit to keep Australia safe.

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