SAILS at Bayside (SAILS@B) delivers a safe environment for young people within the Bayside area and beyond, offering an “open” (open to the general public) monthly sailing and kayaking programme and specific “closed” (for partner organisations) programmes for “at risk” youth. Fully accredited team members have Kayak Lifeguard certification, Senior First Aid qualifications and the organisation is child protection accredited by the Office of Professional Standards, Anglican Diocese of Brisbane.
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Who is SAILS at Bayside?
SAILS@B is a community outreach arm of the Anglican Churches of Manly, Wynnum, Waterloo Bay and Cleveland. It is aligned with, and forms a part of, the wider SAILS group covering the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
A committee representing the various Churches and Department of Communities meets monthly to provide direction. A part-time Programme Coordinator manages the organisational and administrative aspects. A part-time Youth Client Liaison Officer provides support to the participants.
The organisation currently has catamarans, kayaks, safety boat and safety gear running very successful monthly events at Breakwater Park, Wynnum and Foreshore Park, Cleveland with assistance from Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast SAILS as and when required.
SAILS@B has a close working relationship with Bayside Adolescent Boarding Incorporated (BABI), Bahloo Women’s Youth Shelter, Redlands
BoysTown, BCC Active and Open Spaces, School Chaplains and the Youth Support Coordinators.
SAILS@B Vision is to provide opportunities for youth at risk together with families and carers to overcome their difficulties, reach their potential and engage fully in community life.
During events, participants learn to sail, gain experience in kayaking and spend valuable time away from negative influences. SAILS@B encourages participants to develop strategies to deal with anger management, relationship skills, awareness of peer pressure resulting in positive self-esteem This unique approach reaches out to teenagers who may not be receptive to traditional programs, before they become involved in addictive or self-destructive behaviours.
SAILS@B has been fortunate to have the following people and organisations support by means of donations towards equipment:
- Queensland Gambling Community Benefit Fund;
- SAILS at Gold Coast;
- LifeLine;
- Ailsa and Paul Gill;
- Nicholas Whereat;
- Dorothy Maguire;
- Moreton Bay Rotary Club;
- Wynnum Manly Quota Club;
- Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre;
- Koala Graphix; and
- Numerous individuals.
SAILS is in partnership with:
- St Pauls Anglican Parish Manly;
- St Peter’s Anglican Parish, Wynnum;
- Anglican Parish of Waterloo Bay (Birkdale/Wellington Point);
- St Paul’s Anglican Parish, Cleveland;
- Gold Coast SAILS;
- Anglican Diocese of Brisbane;
- Department of Communities supports SAILS at Bayside and has a representative on the committee;
- Bayside Adolescent Boarding Incorporated (BABI);
- Bahloo Womens Youth Shelter are closely involved in providing participants to each event and periodic joint ventures are held in Wynnum – Sailing and Creative Arts days;
- Redlands BoysTown is closely involved and actively participates in events;
- School Chaplains, School Based Youth Health Nurses and Youth Support Coordinators (YSC) refer “at risk” youth from schools to SAILS at B as part of their programmes designed to change young people’s lives; and
- Brisbane City Council – Sports and Recreation partner in their Wynnum Manly Recreational Buffet , Active Parks, Chill-out & GOLD. programmes.
How SAILS at Bayside is accountable in respect of Children and Young People’s safety.
In addition to its Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics documents, SAILS at Bayside is accountable to the Office of Professional Standards, Anglican Diocese of Brisbane.
For further information about SAILS at Bayside contact us.
Documentation for Team Members:
Coming soon!