TESTIMONIALS
The WhyTry Program has received fantastic positive feedback since its introduction to Australia in May 2003. We have compiled testimonials and feedback from Facilitators, Rotary Presidents and Youth that illustrate exactly how the Program delivers effective and practical tools for dealing with life's pressures.
Feedback from Oztry Youth Assist Facilitators
"We were struck by WhyTry's usefulness for people of all ages
and backgrounds, especially where education background and literacy skills may be quite varied ..."
Read more Oztry Youth Assist Facilitator feedback
Feedback from Rotary Club Presidents
Fred Loneragan, President of Sunrise Rotary Club, Wagga Wagga:
“There is no better way forward for Rotary Clubs than to support the WhyTry Program. Quite simply it will make a difference. .. The Sunrise Rotary Club will continue to support WhyTry, because one dollar spent proactively is worth more than one thousand dollars spent reactively.”
” WhyTry is the best pre-court diversion program I have come across in 22 years of involvement with youth crime prevention programs as a Police Officer. . From 1988 to 2000 we pioneered many crime prevention and awareness programs and spent countless hours in schools and in the community attempting to change young people’s behavior for the better.”
“ WhyTry can attract young people off the streets and away from the juvenile courts. WhyTry hit the spot with me when I attended the WhyTry Facilitators Certification Training in July 2003.. WhyTry teaches young people to be accountable and responsible for their actions. “
“The WhyTry Program embarks youth on a journey of emotional intelligence. I believe many young people who enter the Juvenile Justice system would not be there if they had the opportunity to be exposed to the WhyTry Program.”
Fred Loneragan - President Sunrise Rotary Club, Wagga Wagga
June 2004 to July 2005.
Mr John Studdert, President, Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga:
The Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga was introduced to the WhyTry Program in 2003. We have been so impressed that we got right behind it. We have been supporting the WhyTry Program to this date and we will continue to support the program throughout the years to follow.”
“I introduced the Mater Dei Catholic High School to David and we hope to see WhyTry start in that school in 2005. I have a grandson whom David Yap is working with on a one to one basis. What I have seen the program do for him is quite remarkable.”
“ The Rotary Club Of Wagga Wagga will continue to support the program in 2005 and I hope that all other clubs throughout Australia will give WhyTry their full support, as it is a wonderful program.”
John Studdert - President Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga
July 1,2004 to June 30, 2005.
Trevor White, New Generations Director, Rotary Club of Balwyn:
" WhyTry has the potential to become the most widely and nationally supported program of its kind." The Balwyn Rotary Club of Rotary District 9800 was the pioneering sponsor to the WhyTry Demonstration Schools pilot project in Melbourne, Victoria, from June, to December 2004.
Trevor White - New Generations Director
Rotary Club of Balwyn, 2004-2005
President-Elect July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.