Young people and risky behaviour: a classic combination!
Today’s youth live in a culture dominated by alcohol, drugs, social media and other pressures that can lead to dangerous and life-altering behaviours. This is where Red Frogs comes in.
It started in 1997 with seventeen volunteers handing out Allen’s frog lollies at a week-long student graduate party called Schoolies in Australia. Now it’s set up in seven countries and reaches over a million people annually!
From end-of-school celebrations and polytech gatherings to music festivals and sport events, you’ll find the Red Frog crew cooking pancakes, handing out water, sitting with people and even holding their hair back as they vomit.
I’ve been heading up the Nelson division of Red Frogs since 2021, and I do it because I believe in shining a light on a generation and making a difference to a son, a daughter, a student, a friend – our future.
Our aim is to provide a positive peer presence in alcohol-fuelled environments where young people gather, educate young people on safe partying behaviours, and promote and provide alcohol-free or diversionary activities that engage young people in these environments.
It’s not just about looking after people in the community, but bringing young people onto the team to be a part of it. As the diocese aims to identify and invest in people with the character, competence, and calling for leadership, Red Frogs offers an awesome platform for young leaders to discover their "fit" and find their purpose. We’re focused on raising and equipping young leaders to face the challenges posed by our contemporary society.
Our volunteers, sourced from local churches – including many from the Nelson Anglican Diocese – embody the spirit of compassionate community service. They’re a bunch of legends. They walk towards the messes in people’s lives and love them just where they are.
I invite you to join the Red Frogs crew. Whether you're on the front lines at events or behind the scenes supporting our volunteers, every role is critical in safeguarding the next generation – sometimes a bottle of water and an understanding ear are all that's needed.
To find out more about Red Frogs Nelson – what makes us tick and how you could get involved – please get in touch. I'd love to have you join us in safeguarding a generation.
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Young people and risky behaviour: a classic combination!
Today’s youth live in a culture dominated by alcohol, drugs, social media and other pressures that can lead to dangerous and life-altering behaviours. This is where Red Frogs comes in.
It started in 1997 with seventeen volunteers handing out Allen’s frog lollies at a week-long student graduate party called Schoolies in Australia. Now it’s set up in seven countries and reaches over a million people annually!
From end-of-school celebrations and polytech gatherings to music festivals and sport events, you’ll find the Red Frog crew cooking pancakes, handing out water, sitting with people and even holding their hair back as they vomit.
I’ve been heading up the Nelson division of Red Frogs since 2021, and I do it because I believe in shining a light on a generation and making a difference to a son, a daughter, a student, a friend – our future.
Our aim is to provide a positive peer presence in alcohol-fuelled environments where young people gather, educate young people on safe partying behaviours, and promote and provide alcohol-free or diversionary activities that engage young people in these environments.
It’s not just about looking after people in the community, but bringing young people onto the team to be a part of it. As the diocese aims to identify and invest in people with the character, competence, and calling for leadership, Red Frogs offers an awesome platform for young leaders to discover their "fit" and find their purpose. We’re focused on raising and equipping young leaders to face the challenges posed by our contemporary society.
Our volunteers, sourced from local churches – including many from the Nelson Anglican Diocese – embody the spirit of compassionate community service. They’re a bunch of legends. They walk towards the messes in people’s lives and love them just where they are.
I invite you to join the Red Frogs crew. Whether you're on the front lines at events or behind the scenes supporting our volunteers, every role is critical in safeguarding the next generation – sometimes a bottle of water and an understanding ear are all that's needed.
To find out more about Red Frogs Nelson – what makes us tick and how you could get involved – please get in touch. I'd love to have you join us in safeguarding a generation.
Check out other articles in the
series below.
More articles in the
series are to come.
