Digital Detox

digital detox

Helping Young People manage The Pressures Of Digital Dependency

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

QLD PROGRAM: 14-21 dECEMBER 2025 (KOKODA PARK, THORNTON)

NSW PROGRAM: 18-25 JANUARY 2026 (TEEN RANCH, SYDNEY)

QLD PROGRAM: 12-19 april 2026 (KOKODA PARK, THORNTON)

Technology overuse has surged in recent years and is having a profound impact on this generation. To address this growing concern, the Digital Detox Program (DDP) offers early intervention for 12–14-year-olds showing signs of digital dependence.

Held during school holidays, our 8-day fully-funded camp provides the chance for participants to disconnect from technology and engage in various adventure-based and educational activities.

DDP is delivered by the experienced team at Kokoda Youth Foundation, alongside a professional counsellor and outdoor education instructors.

ABC television featured our DDP program on the 7.30 Report (view here), showcasing the success of our program in addressing these issues.

Through engaging adventure-based activities and interactive workshops, participants have the chance to completely unplug from technology – yes, no devices allowed!

During the program, attendees are encouraged to reflect on their overall wellbeing while learning to develop healthy habits and boundaries around personal device usage.

Interested? Apply for yourself or your child via the button below:

Time Away from Tech

This program empowers young people through outdoor adventure, personal growth, and digital wellbeing education – all set in a peaceful, supportive, natural environment.

Participants connect with others, take on physical challenges like high ropes, giant swing, archery, and orienteering, and explore mindfulness practices. These activities are designed to build confidence, resilience, and a sense of accomplishment that carries into everyday life.

Workshops explore the impact of social media and gaming, encouraging critical thinking about digital habits. Rather than removing technology, the program teaches healthy balance and how to recognise and manage digital dependency.

Inspired by the values of Kokoda – Courage, Endurance, Mateship, and Sacrifice -participants leave camp with practical tools, lasting connections, and a renewed sense of purpose.

The Detox is only the Beginning

To ensure the best possible outcomes from this youth program, a parent or guardian for each participant will be required to join the final two days of the camp at the outdoor location.

This joint participation allows families to take a unified approach to understanding digital dependence and collaboratively develop strategies for fostering healthier habits at home. It also provides an opportunity for parents to connect more deeply with their teens and reflect on their own digital habits.

If you (or your teen) are aged 12–14 and would benefit from a digital detox this school holiday, apply now to gain the skills and habits needed to thrive in a digital world.

screen smarts program for schools

Our new Screen Smarts Program gives schools the chance to benefit from Kokoda Youth Foundation’s accredited Digital Detox Program modules, for larger groups of students – including those in Primary School. This program is also held at Kokoda Park and can be tailored to the school’s preferred content focus areas, outdoor activities, year level and duration, depending on the needs of students.

We look forward to partnering with your school to help more young people develop healthy, long-lasting habits around their device use. Please contact the Digital Detox Program Coordinator to discuss the Screen Smarts program for your school.

Become a Digital Detox Volunteer Leader

Are you passionate about helping young people disconnect from digital distractions, rediscover meaningful connections, and build healthier habits? Join us as a Digital Detox Program (DDP) leader and make a lasting impact on their lives today!

As a DDP leader, you’ll empower youth to reclaim their time, nurture creativity, strengthen personal relationships, and embrace the joys of a balanced life free from constant screen dependence. Through engaging workshops, team-building activities, and real-world interactions, you’ll play a crucial role in fostering resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being in the next generation. Apply now and be the catalyst for positive change!