Cross Culture, Cross Oceans
$500.00
Duration: 10 Days | 29th Oct - 7th Nov
Location: Aotearoa, New Zealand
Group Size: Limited participant places available
Support: Travel alongside experienced Aboriginal mentors, cultural workers, and program staff throughout the journey.
Cross Culture, Cross Oceans Connection 2026 – Paid Participant Place
Be part of a powerful cultural journey connecting Aboriginal and Māori communities through shared learning, identity, leadership, and community connection. This program is designed for young adults who are ready to step into a meaningful international experience grounded in respect, reflection, healing, and cultural exchange.
This is not just travel for the sake of travel. It is a structured and supported opportunity to experience Māori community life, engage in cultural learning, build confidence, and strengthen your sense of identity and belonging through connection with people, place, and culture.
Whether you are looking to deepen your cultural understanding, build stronger connections, or take part in something that challenges and grows you, this program offers a rare opportunity to do that in a supported group environment.
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch via email at admin@youthledservices.com.au
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What You'll Experience
- Cultural Exchange & Learning
Engage with Māori communities through shared experiences, workshops, storytelling, and cultural practices that deepen understanding, respect, and connection.
- Identity, Confidence & Leadership Growth
Take part in a journey designed to strengthen cultural identity, build confidence, and support personal growth, emotional regulation, and leadership development.
- Supported Group Travel
Travel as part of a guided group experience with support before, during, and after the program from trusted mentors and staff.
- Community Connection
Build genuine relationships with other participants, Aboriginal mentors, and Māori hosts through shared living, learning, and cultural exchange.
- Reflection & Personal Development
Be part of an experience that encourages self-reflection, responsibility, respect, and a stronger understanding of your role within community.
What's Included
- Return Flights
Return flights from Sydney to New Zealand are included as part of your participant investment.
- Accommodation
Accommodation for the full duration of the program is covered.
- Majority of Meals
Most meals across the journey are included.
- Cultural Activities & Workshops
Take part in planned cultural experiences, group sessions, learning opportunities, and community-based activities throughout the trip.
- Pre-Travel Support
Access preparation workshops and guidance before departure so you feel informed, ready, and supported.
Who This Is For
This program is for young adults aged 22–30 who are ready to participate in a culturally grounded, structured, and supported group experience.
It is ideal for those who:
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want to build confidence and cultural connectioN
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are open to learning and respectful participation
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can commit to the full program dates
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are willing to take part in group responsibilities and cultural protocol
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are ready for an experience that is deeper than tourism
IMPORTANT INFO
This is a culturally guided group program, not a holiday package. Participants are expected to attend preparation sessions, follow staff guidance, respect cultural protocol, and contribute positively to the group environment.
Shared accommodation, group responsibilities, early starts, and respectful behaviour are all part of the experience.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Youth-Led Services acknowledges the traditional First Nations people of this country. We pay respects to the Traditional Owners of all the lands we travel through. We hold heart for the injustices to Country through invasion and understand that the trauma is embedded into the depth of the spirits. We also acknowledge the resilience and strength of First Nation peoples show true warrior spirit.
First Nations people have worked and walked in two worlds successful for centuries, and have been able to maintain cultural practices through cultural genocide and provide support and leaning for our non-Indigenous peoples in Australia. We extend our acknowledgement to First Peoples around the world, holding space in our hearts for the injustices of invasion that have been experienced by many of our Indigenous brothers and sisters.
We have heart, spirit and ancestors that guide us through our journey, we will walk this path remembering the footprints before us and creating space for the ones that will walk after us.
© Ancestors Singing 2026
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CONTACT
Phone: 0410 507 505
Email: admin@youthledservices.com
Address: Dromana Road,
Marsden Park NSW 2765