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The easy-going, warm nature of the community of Lockhart River is just the tip of the iceberg. The second that we stepped foot into the school, giggling kids came racing up to us, bubbling with excitement and overflowing enthusiasm!

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It was a week of new experiences, exciting developments and fantastic celebrations for the brilliant Girls from Oz in Carnarvon.

My name is Emma and I had the absolute privilege of attending the first trip to Carnarvon for 2019, and … View Full Post

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