Author archive for Girls Oz

Last week I led a team of three in the community of Lockhart River for the first time.

The week was a great success and a wonderful opportunity for me to hone my leadership skills! The team and I made … View Full Post

At the end of a big week in Halls Creek, Laura A, Ashlee and I spoke with long-time g-oz participants Sherose (Year 10), DJ (Year 11) and Nikayah (Year 10) about their g-oz experience and their ambitions for life after

Last year, on the 12^th of November, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to fly across the country to stand alongside hundreds of girls and perform in front of thousands of people.

I was one of ten … View Full Post

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.