Matt Frenchs' Youth Regiment
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G’day John,

I was asked to speak at a Sydney event on Friday night and the gentleman interviewing me had seen the video of me abseiling with one of the young people from the Veteran Mentors program. You can see that video here

Veteran Mentors was started by Afghanistan veteran Matt French.

Matt had a rugged childhood and in many ways joining the army gave him structure and security.

When he left the ADF, Matt was determined to set up a program that would help kids like him get on the right path.  Matt’s approach is more than a ‘boot camp’! Matt tells the kids his story, which encourages them to their stories. Veteran Mentors has been successful, but Matt needed more and I caught up with him on Sunday to hear all about it.

Like me, Matt knows that early intervention is all, so he has branched out and founded The Youth Regiment – an organisation with a mission to combat youth crime and mental health issues early. Their program is designed to install discipline, resilience and education for young Australians, while supporting the whole family and community dynamic.

Matt has attracted strong community, academic and corporate support.

I was asked on Friday night what my main goals are – and it is this! We can’t keep locking kids up in detentions centres because becomes a fast track to prison.

Matt’s approach works! He doesn’t have government funding so I will keep supporting Matt and fighting hard to get him the support and collaboration he needs.

I want our kids to have the support to get the skills to help them to be resilient and prepared for the challenges life throws at them.

If you what to find out more about The Youth Regiment [email protected]

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