Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Girls on Fire programs, participation, partnerships and impact.

Participants

Learn what to expect, what you’ll do, and how Girls on Fire supports your journey.

Parents, Carers & Schools

Safety, supervision, structure and outcomes explained clearly.

Fire & Emergency Agencies

Partnership opportunities, workforce pathways and community impact.

Sponsors

How your support creates real, measurable change.

For Participants

If you're thinking about joining Girls on Fire, these answers will help you understand what the experience is really like.
Girls on Fire is a hands-on program designed to inspire girls and young women to explore pathways into fire and emergency services. Participants build confidence, practical skills and leadership in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Yes. All participants receive a certificate and take part in a presentation ceremony. And in the case of our eight-week vocational pathways program, you’ll receive RTO competencies.
Participants develop teamwork, problem-solving, communication, leadership and practical emergency-service related skills that are valuable in many careers.
Girls on Fire is for young people aged 14 to 19. Our programs centre girls and young women, and we also welcome non-binary and gender-diverse young people. Some programs also include boys, depending on the setting.
Yes. You do not need to be loud, extroverted or sporty. Our camps are inclusive, supportive and designed so you can take part at your own pace, try new things and meet new people. This is about putting your unique superpowers to the test and learning what you can do!
Camps are active and hands-on. You might: Learn how to put out fires safely Take part in wrecked car rescue simulations Prepare a building for rising flood waters Use hand tools, radios and/or explore emergency vehicles Solve disaster scenarios as a team Learn what to do in an emergency in the home, on the road, or in the community Run a relay that simulates an emergency response
Activities are active and fun. If you need adjustments due to injury, disability or health needs, let us know during registration and we will work with you.
Yes. Safety is our top priority. All activities are supervised by trained emergency service professionals. Each camp has a clear safety briefing and two Wellbeing Officers trained in first aid and mental health first aid.
Wear comfortable clothes you would exercise in and your sneakers, like you're ready for sports day. Bring a hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle. We provide food, water, shade and all safety equipment.
No! Many people come on their own. Girls on Fire is a great place to meet new people and feel part of a team.

For Parents, Carers & Schools

We understand that safety, supervision and outcomes matter. Here's what you need to know.

Girls on Fire exists to reduce the long-term impacts of unemployment, disaster exposure and social exclusion by giving young people practical skills, confidence and pathways.

Our programs turn climate and disaster anxiety into positive action and real-world opportunities.

Yes. Camps are carefully planned and risk-managed.

We maintain a minimum ratio of one adult for every five participants. All mentors hold Working With Children Checks and first-aid training. Every camp includes two Wellbeing Officers. We also have insurance, a robust risk management process, child safety, inclusion, and risk management policies, and embedded safety procedures to ensure every program is as safe as it is fun. 

Girls on Fire is multi-agency.

Our NFP team works with:

  • Urban fire services
  • Rural fire services
  • Storm and tempest response agencies
  • Land managers
  • Volunteer rescue organisations
  • Community emergency services

To gives participants a realistic view of emergency response and career options.

We currently operate in:

  • ACT 
  • New South Wales
  • Queensland
  • Victoria 

We are exploring:

  • Western Australia and South Australia in the first half of 2026
  • Tasmania in the second half of 2026

Programs are delivered in local fire and emergency stations, fire and emergency training grounds, community settings, schools, and specialist environments such as Juvenile Justice.

All camps are free for participants!

Programs are funded through grants, sponsors, schools and government support.

Schools, community groups and agencies can contact us directly or partner with us through education, youth or disaster recovery funding. We’re only an email away on admin@girlsonfire.com.au

For Fire & Emergency Agencies

Girls on Fire supports workforce development and community engagement through early pathway exposure.

Girls on Fire helps build the future emergency services workforce.

We introduce young people to emergency roles early, build confidence and reduce barriers for women and underrepresented groups to enter volunteering and careers.

Our unique program has translated into volunteerism, direct recruitment, and young people using their pester factor for good by encouraging their families to be more fire, flood and disaster aware in the home. 

We are proudly multi-agency and collaborate with:

  • Urban and metropolitan fire services
  • Rural and volunteer fire services
  • Storm and tempest response agencies
  • Land and parks managers
  • Volunteer rescue organisations

We also foster relationships with neighbourhood centres, PCYC, and other youth-focussed organisations to reach more young people.

Agencies may support camps through:

  • Providing personnel as mentors and volunteers 
  • Supplying and demonstrating equipment and vehicles
  • Sharing real-world experiences and pathways
  • Providing recruitment and community engagement assets 

Participation is flexible and designed to fit operational realities.

Yes. Activities are planned with clear safety protocols, risk management and defined roles. Girls on Fire manages coordination, supervision and participant wellbeing.

Yes! Through our Frontline Futures program, we offer free professional development to fire and emergency personnel.

This training helps participants build skills in:

  • Youth activation and engagement
  • Recruitment and retention
  • Cross-agency networking
  • Increasing community capability via youth 

We have successfully run Frontline Futures in Bangholme VIC, Toowoomba QLD and Hume ACT, and we are bringing it to Perth and Adelaide in 2026.

For Sponsors

Your support enables meaningful, measurable impact for girls and communities.

Yes! We are actively seeking sponsors and corporate partners.

We want to work with organisations that care about:

  • Youth empowerment
  • Creating real jobs and pathways in regional and rural areas
  • Supporting women and underrepresented young people
  • Community safety, disaster preparedness and resilience

Interested? Drop us a line now via admin@girlsonfire.com.au 

Sponsorship funds:

  • Free camps for young people
  • Equipment, logistics and travel
  • Regional and remote program delivery
  • Pathways into training, volunteering and work

Our partners include the NAB Foundation, Chubb and Motorola Solutions. Want to join them? Contact admin@girlsonfire.com.au now 

We currently deliver programs in NSW, Victoria, ACT, and South East Queensland, with expansion planned into WA, SA and Tasmania in 2026.

Yes. We are a registered not-for-profit organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, which means donations are tax deductible in Australia. You can donate to us via our Raisley page! https://girlsonfire.raiselysite.com/ 

Girls on Fire is governed by an experienced Board and supported by committees that ensure strong oversight and sustainability. These include:

  • Audit and Risk
  • Governance
  • Funding and Finance

We are also supported by a People and Program Advisory Team made up of leaders in emergency services, youth engagement, wellbeing and community development. They donate their time to make sure our programs are safe, fun and sustainable.

Email: admin@girlsonfire.com.au
Website: www.girlsonfire.org.au

Trusted Across Australia

  • Delivered in partnership with fire and emergency services

  • Proven community and youth impact

  • Strong governance and safety frameworks

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