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Prepare. Adapt. Thrive.
Are you planning to study or travel overseas, or intending to send your child to do so? Here’s how to to stay safe and make smart decisions—no matter where in the world.
Our half-day Urban Survival Camp was developed at the request of concerned parents who approached Into The Wild seeking a practical safety program for young adults heading abroad. In response, we conducted a local survey to better understand the specific gaps in readiness.
The results were clear:
• None of the parents surveyed felt fully confident in their young adult’s ability to navigate unfamiliar areas or an emergency situation
• Most gave a neutral rating when asked about their ability to handle unwanted attention or assess risky situations
• No parent expressed confidence in their ability to respond effectively in a medical emergency
Guided by these insights, the Urban Survival Camp is designed to deliver scenario-based training led by experienced safety professionals. Participants will learn:
• Situational awareness and personal security in urban environments
• How to respond to theft, scams, and common travel threats
• Strategies for travelling alone and commuting safely at night
• Navigating racial or cultural discrimination
• Emergency response fundamentals, including dealing with medical incidents
This program bridges the gap between academic readiness and real-world resilience—giving young people the tools they need to stay safe, adapt fast, and thrive overseas.
The inaugural August course will be small-group and offered at 50% discount ($220 for this run, $440 usual price) in exchange for frank feedback to inform further development of this programme.
Meet Your Instructor: Zhang Tingjun
High-Risk Specialist | EMT | Crisis Leader
Ting is a certified Emergency Medical Technician, licensed security operator, and seasoned safety officer with over a decade of frontline experience across urban and remote environments. She is currently the Head of High Risk - Medical, Safety and Security operations at ZeroRisk International, supporting productions like Love Island USA and The Amazing Race Australia.
As the youngest-ever Executive Director of Mercy Relief, she oversaw humanitarian operations across 25 countries and led key disaster responses, including the Nepal Earthquake and Rohingya Crisis.
Ting holds over a dozen certifications in medical response, safety, and security domains, and has trained Channel NewsAsia journalists headed into war zones. She is also a former national athlete and co-founder of Into The Wild.
Trusted, experienced, and highly respected—your teen is in capable hands.
Meet Your Instructor: Luke Gillam
Security & Risk Specialist | Ex-Military | Stunt Safety Expert
Luke Gillam brings a rare blend of military, stunt, and security expertise to the Urban Survival Camp. A former Australian Defence Force soldier with deployments to Afghanistan, the Solomon Islands, and Malaysia, Luke is trained in combat first aid, tactical movement, risk assessment, and operating under pressure in hostile environments.
Now a licensed safety officer and stunt coordinator, Luke has overseen risk and safety on more than 25 high-intensity film and TV productions—managing scenarios involving explosives, firearms, fight choreography, and vehicle stunts.
He is the founder of ReeGill Stunts and Military Action Designers, where he designs and delivers realistic, high-fidelity training simulations for the defence, emergency services, and screen sectors.
Luke’s strength lies in his ability to turn real-world security knowledge into practical, actionable training that prepares participants for the unexpected.
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