Jane, 48
"I have one powerful image etched in me forever- that of my son coming back over the hill, battle weary and soaked. A young man had definitely emerged and I cried. We had all grown up - it was priceless"
Robert Bleakley, Ex-Chairman of Pathways Board
"I attended Pathways with my 12 year old son 3 years ago. This program affects an almost alchemical point of change in the lives of the young men who benefit from it. I am proud to be chairman of the board of Pathways as I see it as a program which has the capacity to transform society."
Marian, 44
"A year later I can see the positive impact Pathways has made on my son"
Andrew, 39
"The greatest tragedy for me having done Pathways with my son is that I didn't get to do something like that with my father."
James, 50 and Jack, 13
"As a father and son recently returned from a Pathway's camp we have nothing but praise for the concept and its facilitators. The environment provided was safe, nurturing and enlightening. We both agree the camp was an invaluable experience and was a stepping stone to a new and exciting chapter in our lives as father and young man."
Michael, 56
"Pathways to Manhood was the best thing I have ever done, because I did it for someone else. I did it for my son."
Allan, Pathways Leader
"On one of our first programs there was a young man of 14 years. He was surly and resistant, slipping away at every opportunity for a smoke and never making eye contact. By the end of this bush experience he stood tall, looked me in the eye and had every other youth looking up to him as their natural leader. Six months later he turned up to the next program wanting to assist and be part of the team. This is why I do this work!"
Eric, 15
"It makes me realise how special I am?"
Cale, 14
"Pathways to Manhood is the biggest challenge I have ever undertaken, it was also the most rewarding"
Joe, 43
"...this program saves lives!!"