Tumbelin Boost supports students to grow beyond challenges with motivation, decision-making, and peer relationships. Through adventure-based experiences, students build self-awareness, resilience, and confidence as they set goals, strengthen connections, and practice healthy decision-making.
Tumbelin Outreach supports students at risk of alcohol or drug harm strengthen resilience and make safer choices. Through trauma-informed and relational approaches, students build identity, self-awareness, and practical skills for healthier decision-making.
Tumbelin Farm supports young people experiencing alcohol or drug challenges through residential adventure therapy in the Adelaide Hills. In a supportive community setting, students build resilience, restore wellbeing, and develop the skills needed for recovery and long-term positive change.
Approach
Tumbelin Boost uses adventure therapy to help students manage motivation, decision-making, and peer challenges. Structured activities and guided reflection build self-awareness, resilience, and peer connection while encouraging confidence and belonging.
Who is it for
Students in Years 5-8 needing support with motivation, decision-making and peer relationships.
Format and length
Delivered in schools through weekly group sessions across a school term, concluding with a multi-night, off-site expedition. Groups of 10–12 students.
Availability and cost
Available to all South Australian schools on a fee-for-service basis.
An early intervention program that builds resilience, decision-making, and connection through adventure-based activities.
660 Old Bull Road, Strathalybn.
Yes, WiFi is available in the Dining Room and The Shed.
The Shed is equipped with a screen and projector with integrated sound.
Baptist Care SA acknowledges we work on the lands of the Kaurna, Peramangk and Boandik people. We respect the ongoing skilful custodianship of lands, skies and waters and the continuous deep cultural connection with Country. We pay respect to Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all Countries, Nations and Mobs.
Ngadlu tampinthi Kaurna miyurna yaitya yarta-mathanya Wama. Tarntanyaku, ngadluku piipawarpulayi kuu Kaurna yartangka tikanthi.
(We acknowledge the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains as the traditional owners of the land on which our office sits.)
Ngathu putama nhu mraat, mraat Boandikat wulnuwitjara Berrinat ba mraatat mingru Berrin (I recognise this country (is) the country of the Boandik, the custodians of Mt Gambier and the country around Mt Gambier.)