Shooting Stars Year 11 and 12 Leaders give back to the community as part of the annual Senior Leadership Camp program thanks to the support of our Premier Partner, the Gold Industry Group.
Whilst on the camp, held back in May, 16 participants identified a small project that would improve their school, their community or Shooting Stars.
Through facilitated workshops with the Shooting Stars Leadership team participants planned their Gold Industry Group Community Projects whilst developing their project management skills. Participants delivered their Gold Industry Group Community projects in Term 3 or 4.
“It’s been remarkable to see the growth of participants in the Shooting Stars education program across regional Western Australia,” said Gold Industry Group Executive Officer Rebecca Johnston.
“The Gold Industry Group is proud to be the first Premier Partner of Shootings Stars and is excited to get behind these fantastic community projects that are developing the girls’ skills and community connections to set them up for a bright future.”
Our Fitzroy Crossing Leaders have built and maintained a veggie garden as their Gold Industry Group Community Project, which is accessible to the community to help promote healthy eating and caring for the land.
Kununurra put on a spa day for Shooting Stars Mums, Aunties and Nannas, treating their special guests to facials, manicures and homemade hand scrubs. Similarly, Derby held a Women’s Wellness Day, learning about the importance of self-care.
Narrogin put on a Morning Tea and pamper session for its Elders, whilst Carnarvon are hosting a community netball match for the junior school.
Halls Creek led an On Country Program for its Junior Shooting Stars participants at Caroline Pool, teaching the younger generation the importance of having a strong connection to culture and Country. The girls enjoyed making Orchre, weaving and cooking damper.
Halls Creek Year 12 participant, Carrie-Mae said it felt good to give back to her community.
“For our Community Project, we felt it was important that our culture was involved, and we wanted the day to be educational for the younger girls, learning about bush tucker and the traditional way of living,” said Carrie-Mae.
“We also invited Elders and community to be part of the day, which was really important, and I think ultimately the younger girls were able to strengthen their connection with their peers, land and Elders in a safe space.”
“Through the project I was able to develop my communication and leadership skills, as well as my initiative.”
Through these Gold Industry Group Community Projects, participants not only give back to their community they also learn invaluable skills such as budgeting, fundraising, troubleshooting, time management, chairing meetings and recruiting and retaining volunteers in order to deliver their localised community project.
