Archive for 2018

Pictured: Velda Love and Clerissa Rokeby-Thompson giggling at Government House

Last week I went to Melbourne for the Girls from Oz trip, it was incredible. The thing I liked best was singing on stage in front of lots of people.

I’m fortunate enough to have been visiting Halls Creek since 2010 and have just returned from my 11^th trip where I was blown away by the girls’ energy, drive and commitment.

Prior to this trip, I was last in … View Full Post

I have landed in Melbourne after a week of hot sun and tropical jungle in Lockhart River. This trip was my third with g-oz, and I feel with each visit an easier transition into teaching and connecting with the kids.

I am beyond grateful to have been able to join the fourth and final g-oz trip to Carnarvon this year. Having spent a week with the girls on the last trip in August, I was delighted to spot many familiar

Fresh off the plane from Carnarvon to Halls Creek, today our Program Director, Kylie, celebrates her 30^th g-oz trip!

11 years ago Kylie joined with the Directors of the Australian School of Performing Arts (ASPA) as they dreamt up … View Full Post

Meet Kimi, our superhero Communications Assistant – Programs! We talked to Kimi about her vision for g-oz, her role at the organisation and how strong female role models have empowered her throughout her life so far.

1. Tell us a … View Full Post

On Sunday September 2 approximately 35 g-oz participants from Carnarvon Community College came together to perform at the Tropicool Festival. Throughout our g-oz sessions during the week, we worked on 2 songs and a dance to perform at the festival.

I am buzzing with gratitude after spending a week in Carnarvon on my first g-oz trip. From the moment our plane touched down I was greeted with open arms by the community, staff, and students.

I was accompanied by experienced … View Full Post

Pictured: g-oz Communications Assistants, Kimi – Programs (left) and Georgia – PR (right).

Meet our Communications Assistant – PR, Georgia! We got an insight into how she came to be on the g-oz team, what her role entails, and how