The twin Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft are exploring where nothing from Earth has flown before. Continuing on their over-40-year journey since their 1977 launches, they each are much farther away from Earth and the sun than Pluto. South African Airways' Voyager program can be used to obtain cheaper SAA flights, but needs to be used very carefully in order to reap benefits from it - in particular note that you need to pay airport taxes. You can earn Voyager miles when flying with SAA or other members of the Star Alliance, as well as 8 other affiliated airlines; when staying with hotel partners or hiring a car from car rental partners.
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The Voyager leadership programme was one of the first initiatives to receive funding from a Disability Workforce Development consumer leadership development grant.
Voyager is a leadership programme tailored for individuals which equips them with tools to chart their own journey. At the recent and first ever graduation ceremony, Minister for Disability Issues Tariana Turia shared how she was moved, touched and inspired by the amazing achievements of each of the Voyager graduates by saying, '...people often have a habit of saying our young people are the leaders of tomorrow. What this programme has reminded us all is that young people are the leaders of today'.
Pictured (left to right): Genevieve Skinner and Hon Tariana Turia; Cam Calkoen; Jade Farrar and Hon Tariana Turia. |
Each participant was presented with a certificate as well as a star that now has their name. This was to encourage each person to keep reaching for their goals - when times get tough they can look up and see their star and know the sky’s the limit. Stories of success were shared throughout the evening, such as Kurt Te Amo’s determination to take part in Army training and using the leadership skills developed through his involvement in the course to encourage 30 people with disabilities to take part in the Round the Bays fun run. Jade Farrar boosted his digital media company Epic Studios through the guidance, contacts and opportunities made available to him. Natalie Brunzel expanded her leadership in the disability sector by co-coordinating the Voyager leadership programme and growing relationships with Drake, becoming their preferred provider for disability awareness training tailored to their companies' needs.
Voyager provided programme participants with the opportunity to hear from some of the country's young leaders and meet with a recognised leader in their chosen field. Participants also gained knowledge in how to use networks effectively to gain access to courses and workshops that would take them to the next level of their journey. Part of being a leader is to support, encourage and learn from each other. An example of this is Joel Storey and Genevieve Skinner, musicians who collaborated to create the Voyager song. You can check it out on YouTube.
The inaugural group has now become part of the Voyager alumni. They will remain linked in with Voyager, taking part in yearly gatherings and sharing their experiences with emerging Voyager leaders. The alumni now includes:
The inaugural group has now become part of the Voyager alumni. They will remain linked in with Voyager, taking part in yearly gatherings and sharing their experiences with emerging Voyager leaders. The alumni now includes:
- Genevieve Skinner
- Jacqui Carlson
- Jade Farrar
- Snehaa Chand
- Gabi Knott
- Stephanie Hartley
- Paul McPhee
- Isaac Toafa
- Cam Calkoen
- Helena Chan
- Ryan Hollingshead
- Natalie Brunzel
- Kurt Te Amo
- Joel Storey.
Voyager programme launched
15 July 2010
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On Thursday, 24 June 2010 the Voyager leadership programme was launched. The programme was developed with and by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities. This initiative was one of the first to receive funding from our consumer leadership development grants and the launch event was a great opportunity to meet with recipients, their friends and families, and with the CEO of PHAB, the sponsoring organisation.
PHAB Association Inc has experience in leadership development for young people with disabilities and is thoroughly committed to consumer-led services. PHAB has partnered with the YES Disability Resource Centre to embrace the development of Voyager.
The Voyager leadership programme is tailored for individuals and equips them with tools to chart their own journey. The uniqueness of Voyager was demonstrated right from the beginning by having two recipients involved in developing the programme and organising the amazing launch event.
The launch event was a celebration of what recipients have already achieved and it is through their passion and commitment to goals that Voyager has been able to be established.
Hosted by the recipients themselves, and with Simon Dallow as master of ceremonies, the evening was a wonderful event which included music, wine, delicious food, an introduction to Voyager by Sonia Thursby, CEO of PHAB and Yes Disability, as well as a chance to congratulate each of the 12 inspiring young people who are recipients of the Voyager programme.
Natalie Brunzel, Voyager recipient, says that society often has lower expectations of disabled young people and that Voyager is an opportunity for young people to ‘dream big’ and be supported to reach their goals, just as anyone else can. The role of Voyager is to ‘walk alongside’ the person and support them with resources, opportunities to meet people and support to try new and challenging experiences to help them feel confident in their ability.
Natalie’s Voyager goal is to develop her leadership skills in order to work with other disabled young people, to support them to achieve their goals and reach the heights of their choice, personally and professionally. She has been fully involved in the development of Voyager, was the co-organiser of the launch event, and continues to be actively engaged with supporting other recipients to achieve their goals.
Other recipients are engaged in web design and technology opportunities, singing and music school, sports, tertiary education and public speaking, as well as leading in their own lives. Watch this YouTube clip presented by Natalie Brunzel and Cameron Calkoen, both Voyager recipients and coordinators of the launch event.
Sonia Thursby, CEO, says that Voyager is all about the here and now. From the development and launch of the programme recipients have been actively engaged in opportunities to reach their goals. One recipient is currently overseas undertaking public speaking opportunities with Vodafone UK and the London Olympics Committee. Others are involved in the development reference group of a shared services model with other youth service providers. Sonia believes that disabled youth are so often promised the earth, but delivered nothing; she wants Voyager to walk the walk as well as talk the talk.
Both Natalie and Sonia believe that consumer leadership development within the disability sector needs to be individualised to really create a wide depth of leadership from people at all levels of confidence and ability. Out of such a depth of leadership development, exceptional leaders will emerge and continue to build the movement.
Voyager is an exceptional programme which is a shining example of what can be achieved when people receive the support they need to reach their goals. The programme is funded by the Disability Workforce Development consumer leadership development grant. We are excited about the future and can't wait to see the next innovative and inspirational programme become reality through the provision of this funding. Please contact us if you have some ideas to discuss.
Pictured: Voyager recipients at the launch event held on 24 June 2010. |
Voyager cleared for take off!
Update 23 September 2010
Voyager leadership programme departed on 3 September 2010 at the Spencer on Byron. The 15 recipients were welcomed through a round of introductions. They each talked about something that inspired them. Their tools for inspiration ranged from a photo of their parents, to books, poets and the drive to expand their range of life experiences. From here we set up the goals for the day, which included creating clarity around goals, learning new things, networking and having fun.
Our first guest speakers were Nikki Kaye (National Party) and Jacinda Ardern (Labour Party) who talked about their journey and took questions from the group. The questions were wide ranging - from 'How do you decide what to wear to parliament?' to 'What are the most important issues for young New Zealanders?'.
Jacinda spoke about Shackleton being an inspirational leader. A theme that resonated throughout the weekend was that the key to success is having absolute belief in your goals and not moving from your moral position. It was nice to hear they haven’t got everything in their life perfect as they revealed that work life balance was something still on their 'to do' lists.
A discussion was held around what leadership meant to the individuals in Voyager. Considering the diversity of goals it was great to have a conversation to really have the group think about the various forms that leadership can take.
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After lunch it was straight back into exploring how to make our dreams a reality through looking at the effect that positive and negative emotions can have upon our actions and consequently determine our outcomes. This was a fun interactive workshop held by Pam De Frere that energised the group into using the law of attraction as a tool to finding clarity around goals. Sometimes we sit in a place of confusion but what we don’t think of doing is being honest about what we don’t want to have in our lives and letting that lead us to what we do want in our lives.
Prior to this weekend each recipient had discussed their goals and dreams individually - both on a big picture level and then on what they hoped to achieve within the Voyager year. These were collated into posters for each recipient mapping out their journey and presented to each participant.
The evening provided a good time for everyone to network and inspire one another with stories of where they were heading and how they could support one another. On Saturday morning we got the exciting news that Voyager had been given a projects office within the Foundation House. This means that young people now have a space to work towards their dreams, whether it be through organising meetings or just wanting some quiet space to work in. The challenge presented to the group was around creating a space that was young, vibrant and inspiring whilst maintaining a professional atmosphere. The group that won the competition were given naming rights over the room. We are pleased to announce the new office space is called 'Inspiration Central'. The final design will be revealed shortly – please watch this space.
Overall, the weekend was a huge success. In future we look forward to sharing stories from the individual journeys the recipients are taking.
We have taken off and are flying through the stratosphere! For weekly updates please check out our YouTube updates.
Natalie Brunzel
Voyager recipient
Voyager recipient
Pictured: Voyager recipients at the leadership weekend, 3 September 2010. |