Ensuring long-term success
Previously, g-oz primarily sought financial support through grants. In recent years we have sought to develop revenue streams that will provide reliable and sustainable sources of income that will ensure our long-term success.
Girls from Oz is committed to building a sustainable business model that supports the ongoing provision of the program in each community.
We ensure that existing programs are reliably funded before establishing relationships in new communities and growing the reach of g-oz.
Building a reliable and sustainable donor base
Since launching we have grown our donor base from 25 Founding Donors to over 700 individual donors in 2021, donating from $5 to $10,000.
In fourteen years we’ve managed to establish wonderful ongoing relationships with donors whose commitment and financial support have enabled the organisation to grow.
In order to become less reliant on grant income, we set out to substantially grow our donor base. We achieved this by creating our Giving Circles campaign in 2015, which we have successfully coordinated ever since. Based on the collective giving concept, giving circles are a group of like-minded people who pool their donations together so that their money effectively has more impact.
This campaign was launched in 2015 and supported by a Creative Partnerships Australia Plus1 grant in its inaugural year.
Through these campaigns we:
- Aimed to raise $25,000 in three months in 2015. We raised in excess of $36,000 and received $35,000 in matched funding from Plus1 and Creative Partnerships Australia.
- Worked to raise #30grandin3months in 2016. We were pleased to raise a total of $60,000 through $47,000 in donations and $13,000 of corporate funding.
- Aimed to #find40 in 2017. We were thrilled to receive over $51,000 in donations and $20,000 in matched funding from the Sahathevan family and directors of the Australian School of Performing Arts.
- Worked on #finding48 in 2018 and we were thrilled to raise over $59,000 in donations and $30,000 in matched funding from the Sahathevan family and directors of the Australian School of Performing Arts.
- Aimed to raise #60foroursisters in 2019. We raised in excess if $61,000 in donations and received $35,000 in matched funding from the Sahathevan family and directors of the Australian School of Performing Arts.
- In 2020 we aimed for #20kfortoday and #20ktopavetheway, due to the impact of both COVID-19 and the January bushfires. We raised over $110,000!
- 2021 saw us aim to raise #50fortheirfuture. We raised nearly double that, over $99,000.
We have also harnessed the giving potential of our sister organisation, the Australian Girls Choir (AGC). With over 5,000 AGC choristers across Australia, we now actively seek donations from these families. This yielded nearly $25,000 in 2017 and is growing each financial year.
Supported by a strong partnership
The Australian School of Performing Arts (ASPA) is our Principal Partner and they support us in a number of tangible ways. ASPA directors have provided substantial in-kind support since our inception and are committed to continuing to do so. This includes:
- Infrastructure – office space, insurance (kinds of insurance)
- Administration
- Accounting and management support
- Intellectual property – g-oz Instructors are able to select and modify g-oz program content from ASPA’s music and dance routine library, which has been developed over more than 30 years
- Copyright
- Development and training of g-oz Instructors
- Allowing ASPA staff members to take leave without pay to deliver g-oz programs
G-OZ FUNDRAISING EVENT ALERT! 🎉
The Sivaganga Family and @tasteofindiainc in collaboration with the @ausgirlschoir present ‘Nettrikkan (Third Eye)’: a unique, musical showcase with performances from both local and international artists.
“Immerse yourself in a cultural extravaganza featuring the harmonious melodies of a Veena Symphony, the captivating blend of voice, strings, and rhythm that symbolizes the Nettrikkan, Harmonic Convergence, and a harmonious vision presented by the Australian Girls Choir.” – @tasteofindiainc
All proceeds from this event will be donated directly to Girls from Oz in support of delivering high quality performing arts education and opportunities to children and young people living in the remote Australian communities of Halls Creek, Lockhart River, Bidyadanga, and Kowanyama.
This event has been organised by generous, long-term g-oz supporter Sivaganga Sahathevan OAM whose longstanding relationship with @ausgirlschoir has inspired this collaboration, and connection to g-oz.
Sivaganga is the mother of AGC Alumni choristers Kasthuri and Karthiga. Kasthuri was a member of the AGC from 2010 – 2019, joining at the age of 9, and her younger sister, Karthiga, joined the choir in 2012 at age 7. Check out their lovely singing faces in the photo!
Similar to previous years which have proved successful, the Sivaganga Family and The Taste of India Organisation aim to raise in excess of $15,000 in support of the g-oz cause!
g-oz is extremely appreciative and grateful for the ongoing support of Sivaganga Sahathevan OAM, the Sivaganga Family, and The Taste of India Organisation.
✨Paalam 2024 presents ‘Nettrikkan (Third Eye)’
✨When: Saturday August 24 @ 6.30PM
✨Where: MAGIS Performing Arts Centre (Loyola College, 325 Grimshaw Street, Watsonia VIC 3087)
✨Tickets: General $25, Reserved $50, VIP $100
To book a ticket to this amazing event, head to: www.trybooking.com/CSTCK
For all enquiries, please reach out to: Narayanan 0412 636 590, Ganga 0421 903 357, or email [email protected]
Don’t miss out, secure your ticket now! 😊
#girlsfromoz #tasteofindiainc #ausgirlschoir #paalam #nettrikkan #ausschoolofperformingarts
Jul 19
Did g-oz reach its $100,000 fundraising target?
Yes! 😊🎉✨
g-oz ambitiously aimed to raise $100,000 for a second year in a row.
That goal has now been achieved thanks to the generous support of both first-time and long-time g-oz donors as well as the 47 g-oz Giving Circle Coordinators who volunteered their time to coordinate their own fundraising initiatives - thank you, everyone!
Every dollar raised goes directly to the 21st Travel Program.
This program will see 30 g-oz participants from the remote Australian communities of Halls Creek, Lockhart River, Kowanyama and Bidyadanga fly to Sydney to partake in a week-long educational and cross-cultural program to Sydney. The week will conclude on stage at the @sydneyoperahouse where participants will sing with the @ausgirlschoir to an audience of over 2500!
To learn more about our Travel Program, head to the link in bio.
Didn`t get a chance to donate, but would still like to? You can donate at any time throughout the year to support the ongoing g-oz Community Programs. Head to our GiveNow page, link in bio.
#girlsfromoz #100000reasonswhy #givingcirclecampaign #givingcircles #encouragecourage #philanthropy #travelprogram #givenow #ausgirlschoir #sydneyoperahouse
Jul 11
Today marks the start of NAIDOC Week 2024! ✨
This year`s theme, `Keep The Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud`, invites all Australians to celebrate the voice, histories, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
“The fire represents the enduring strength and vitality of Indigenous cultures, passed down through generations despite the challenges faced. It is a symbol of connection to the land, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As we honour this flame, we kindle the sparks of pride and unity, igniting a renewed commitment to acknowledging, preserving, and sharing the cultural heritage that enriches our nation.” - @naidocweek
To see what NAIDOC events are happening this week in your state, head to www.naidoc.org.au
Logo credit: @naidocweek
#NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudProud #girlsfromoz
Jul 7
A lovely short but sweet read for your Saturday morning 📖☕
Check out this @thecairnspost write-up by Catherine Duffy about the most recent g-oz Reverse Travel Program in Lockhart River - link in bio!
#girlsfromoz #goz #encouragecourage #gozinlockhart #lockhartriver #cairnspost #reversetravelprogram
Jul 6