DASH
Dynamic, Active, Safe
DASH is an energetic, hands-on program designed for Grade 5 & 6 students to build confidence, connection and leadership. Led by our expert facilitators and supported by police, emergency services and community partners, DASH empowers students to find their voice and make a real impact.
The highlight of DASH is its student-led community project — where students identify and advocate for an issue they care about and bring it to life with project funding and community support. Past projects have included welcome packs for new students, projects to address local environmental issues and campaigns to address food insecurity at a local level.
By blending teamwork, advocacy and leadership, DASH develops confident young changemakers while strengthening community pride and connection. Schools benefit from engaged students, stronger peer relationships, and a tangible project that leaves a lasting legacy.
As a school, you can opt for either a whole of classroom program or a program tailored to a specific cohort of students, enabling flexibility to select students who will benefit most.
Impact and Evaluation
At BLV, our programs are supported by formal evaluation processes that measure their impact and effectiveness. Evaluation is more than just reporting outcomes—it ensures we are delivering meaningful experiences that genuinely benefit young people. By collecting data, feedback, and evidence of change, we can continuously improve our programs, demonstrate accountability to our partners and supporters, and most importantly, ensure that every young person we engage is given the best possible opportunity to thrive.
DASH is included on the Victorian Department of Education Schools Mental Health Menu.
DASH is aligned to the Victorian Curriculum and links to Health and Physical Education, Personal and Social Capability, and the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships framework.
DASH School Program Delivery
Ainslie Parklands PS
Altona North PS
Ararat North PS
Avoca PS
Ballarat Specialist School
Bannockburn P-12 College
Beaufort PS
Beveridge PS
Binap PS
Black Hill PS
Buchan PS
Buninyong PS
California Gully PS
Canadian Lead PS
Cape Clear PS
Clifton Creek PS
Colac South West PS
Concongella PS
Debney Meadows PS
Docklands PS
Elmore PS
Eppalock PS
Featherbrook P-9 College
Forrest PS
Halls Gap PS
Heathcote PS
Invermay PS
Kensington PS
Kilmore PS
Kinglake PS
Kurunjang PS
Lindenow South PS
Linton PS
Little Bendigo PS
Lorne P-12 College
Lucknow PS
Macarthur Street PS
Magpie PS
Manor Lakes P-12 College
Maroona PS
Moriac PS
Mount Clear PS
Mount Pleasant PS
Moyston PS
Newcomb PS
Newington PS
Newmerella PS
Orbost Community College
Our Lady Help of CS
Pleasant Street PS (Ballarat)
Redesdale Mia Mia PS
Sebastopol PS
Seymour College
Spring Gully PS
St Arnaud PS
St Mary MacKillop PS
St Patrick’s PS
Stawell West PS
Strathewen PS
Strathfieldsaye PS
Swan Reach PS
Tambo Upper PS
Torquay P-6 College
Vict College For The Deaf
Wallan PS
Warrenheip PS
Wendouree PS
White Hills PS
Woady Yaloak PS