To date, through its camps and retreats, it has helped around 1000 teenagers in Australia discover who they really are and all they can be in life.

Many of these young people have suffered through separation, divorce, low self-esteem, trauma or abuse and a substantial number were considered to be “at risk”. Others have been bullied; some have been mentally ill or fallen victim to drug and substance abuse; but all have emerged from their Get Real experience ready to face life afresh. To quote just one participant: “[Since attending] I have felt so happy, carefree and I’m looking forward to my future.”

Hopefully, the accompanying short video will give you a flavour of the Get Real programmes in action. It runs for just three minutes and includes comments from participants and parents, and a brief interview with the founder of Get Real, Tamsyn Rosenberg. There is a more comprehensive 15-minute version, which we would be happy to send to you.

There will also be a Get Real “Birthday Bash” and film launch to which we would like to invite you. We are expecting a number of Get Real graduates to attend, many of whom are flying in from interstate to celebrate 3 years of success stories and this landmark in their lives and the life-changing Get Real experience.

For more information about Get Real, its programmes and forthcoming events, please visit the website at www.getreal4youth.com or contact Tamsyn Rosenberg on +61 (0) 73299 3013 or email: info@getreal4youth.com.