OPERATION FLINDERS EXISTS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH QUALITY REMOTE OUTBACK ADVENTURE PROGRAMS.

 

The Foundation works to transform the lives of young people from the age of 13 - 18. The core 8-day program is held in the northern Flinders Ranges where young people trek up to 100km, experience abseiling, Indigenous culture, bushcraft and build self-confidence through challenging themselves. These young people come from all across South Australia and are typically referred to us as part of a team of 10 from one school or agency.

Once the young person completes an Exercise, they are invited to join the Next Step Program. This program opens them up to a world of opportunity and growth to transform their lives!

Like many in the community we are extremely saddened by the passing of Charlie Stevens, Emma and Grant’s son. 

Grant and Emma have incredibly and generously asked for mourners to donate to Operation Flinders in lieu of flowers.

He is a highly valuable member of our Board, and our community, and we are very fortunate to have someone of his stature support our organisation so tangibly.

We are very humbled by their gesture at a time when their pain is so difficult. Even at this time, Grant and Emma have the communities best interests at heart, and Operation Flinders is the humble recipient of their enormous goodwill.

Thank you for your generous support in loving memory of Charlie.

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Why 'Moonbeam's Blend'?

Pam Murray-White had a vision – to provide troubled teens with a life changing experience. Pam knew that being “out bush” cleared the head and was good for the soul. So in 1991 and with the spectacular Flinders Ranges as the backdrop, Operation Flinders was born. The first participants carried their gear in backpacks, slept rough, abseiled, learnt about indigenous culture, cooked over an open fire and learnt about resilience, courage, team-work and self-confidence - a format unchanged to this day.

Affectionately known as “Moonbeam”, Pam passed away on 13 August, 1995. In the shadows of Mt. Rose, on Yankaninna Station where the program is run, there’s a memorial to Pam called “Moonbeam’s Vision”. Our label depicts the location of the memorial on a topographical map of the property. Program participants are brought to this spot where they can take a moment to stop and reflect on their journey or leave a thank you note to Pam.

Today, Pam’s vision has evolved into a program that has provided opportunities for over 8,000 young people.

So while you’re enjoying a cup of Moonbeam’s Blend, sit back, relax and know that your purchase is supporting Pam’s work in transforming the lives of young people.

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The Operation Flinders office is located in Edwardstown and we would like to acknowledge that the land we meet on is the traditional lands for the Kaurna people, and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We would like to acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the Adelaide region and recognise that their culture and heritage is still important to the Kaurna people today.