Girls on Fire Australia was established to address the lack of visible and accessible pathways for girls and under-represented young people into emergency services, disaster preparedness and community resilience roles.

What began as a pilot initiative has grown into a nationally recognised program working alongside fire, rescue, land management, marine, ambulance and community agencies. Through safe, structured and real-world learning experiences, participants develop leadership, teamwork and practical skills while gaining exposure to meaningful career and volunteer pathways.

Operating as a social enterprise and not-for-profit hybrid, Girls on Fire partners with government, industry and community organisations to deliver scalable, evidence-based programs that strengthen individual capability and long-term community resilience.

Girls on Fire Australia creates inclusive pathways for girls and under-represented youth to see themselves as capable leaders within emergency services, disaster recovery and community resilience roles. Through structured, hands-on programs, participants build confidence, practical capability and civic awareness while developing a clear understanding of how emergency and community services operate.

As a result, participants return to their families and communities more prepared, safety-aware and empowered to contribute positively in times of need. This early and intentional investment in youth capability strengthens local leadership pipelines, reduces long-term strain on emergency services, and supports safer, more resilient communities at a local, regional and national level.