Jake: Our Newest BikeDr Trainee

Jake is the one in the green hoodie, second from the left. 

Jake, a BikeRescue Graduate from Youth Futures Clarkson, is a stickler for detail. During the program, he went above and beyond to make sure his bikes were working perfectly. As a result, and because of his many other strengths, he’s been selected to become our newest BikeDr Trainee.

The BikeDr traineeship is a structured, 6-week program. Jake will spend one day a week with BikeDrs Luke, Fletch and Shelby, following them around on their missions around town, gaining sales and customer service experience in the shop, and honing his mechanic’s skills. Afterwards, he will be offered a recommendation and a reference to help him gain future employment.

Bike Dr Trainees are offered to 3% of our BikeRescue graduates 3% of are selected based on the following criteria:

- a high level of problem solving ability,
- a high work ethic
- commitment in attendance
- leadership capabilities

Jake has shown all of these and more. We’re very excited to see where he’ll go next. Good luck Jake!

Dismantle has a New Chair of the Board!

After nearly seven years at the helm, Nigel Jones is stepping down as Chair of the Dismantle Board and Bridie Richie is stepping up into his place. Bridie has been involved with Dismantle from the start, founding the organisation with her brother Lachy back in 2010. She left around 2013 to start her own social enterprise, Sprout Ventures, but has stayed in touch with the organisation as a board member in the meantime. 

Having been involved for so long, Bridie totally gets Dismantle: from our special brand of fun to our core philosophies. Having her in the driver's seat means we can capitalise on her amazing experience running a national social enterprise, while staying in touch with our roots.

On top of that, Bridie is a superstar: she gets stuff done, doesn’t take flack, and is the best person for a coffee and a chat.

Bridie takes over from Nigel Jones who’s been on the board for just under 7 years. we're currently looking for new board members; if you think you’ve got the skills, knowledge and experience go to AICD at CompanyDirectors.com.au where we've placed an ad for the position.

Term 3 Program Summary

There’s plenty of Bike Rescue action in the pipeline for Term 3 with a total of five BikeRescue Programs and one school workshop. 

Youth Futures:

Last term we started working with Youth Futures at their Anchor Point schools, which offer disengaged 15-19 year olds an alternative to traditional high school. During term 2, we ran BikeRescues at Clarkson, Healthridge and Caversham. For term 3, we'll be running a program out at Anchor Point Ballajura.

Kelmscott SHS

This will be the second BikeRescue program we've run at Kelmscott Senior High School, after last term. This term it will be with the same year levels, on the same day at the same time. 

Giraween SHS

Giraween Senior High School applied for an Enrich grant earlier in the year to cover some of the costs of running a BikeRescue program this term at the school. Enrich grants are supported by Aldi and Bernardos Australia and provide grants of up to $5,000 to disadvantaged schools. The idea is to promote healthy living, nutrition, physical well-being and resilience for children and their school communities. 

Balga SHS  

Rotary Club of Western Endeavour have supported the BikeRescue program at Balga Senior High School this term. The club has a formal partnership with the school and is currently in ongoing discussions with Dismantle about potential future programs.

Armadale

Save the Children and Armadale Shopping City are sponsoring a targeted after school Bike Rescue in Armadale for 12-17 year old indigenous kids. It's being run at the drop in centre on Thursday afternoons and includes an after school bus pick up service. 

Ashdale Secondary College

We’ll also be running a workshop day for 30 students at Ashdale Secondary College this term, which is intended to lead into the establishment of an internal bike club at the school. 

It's an absolutely packed term, and we're very excited to get started!

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BikeRescue volunteer and Westfield Local Hero Finalist

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Todd - The Local Hero Finalist

After 10 years in the USA as a stunt rider with Nitro Circus, Todd is now back in his old Perth neighbourhood of Belmont, from where he is balancing his work with Nitro while contributing to his local community in a range of ways, including as a BikeRescue volunteer for Dismantle.

Todd has been a fantastic addition to our team for the BikeRescue programs he has assisted with ... and it has been a real buzz for the participants to be able to spend time with a famous Nitro Circus stunt rider!

Based on this work and his commitment to help his local community, Todd has been nominated as a finalist in the Westfield Local Heroes Program for Carousel Shopping Centre, Perth. 

The winner of the program, based on a public vote, is to receive a $10,000 grant for the organisation they are representing, so for Todd, that is Dismantle.

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