Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC) – the guiding principles of this leading organisation inform Girls on Fire programs, curriculum and decisions.
Women in Firefighting Australasia (WAFA) and Australasian Women in Emergencies (AWE)– as peak bodies supporting women in firefighting and emergencies, Girls on Fire benefits enormously from the example and expertise of both WAFA & AWE.
YMCA – YMCA NSW is a proud venue partner of Girls on Fire. Hosting our Hawksbury camp at YMCA Camp Yarramundi has greatly enhanced the program due to its location and facilities.
Previous fire camp sponsor and financial partner Firefighters Mutual Bank.
Westfields Hero Grant and their support in 2020 with the Virtually Possible program.
Girls on Fire would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of the following Groundwork Partners in the initial stages of our development:
The original Girls on Fire mission began with the generous support of the Churchill Trust in 2015. As such, their belief in our ability to increase female participation in the Australian firefighting service through understanding models from around the world will always hold a dear place in the history and future of Girls on Fire.
Check out the original research to promote and increase numbers of women and ethnically diverse people in Australian Fire Agencies.
Unashamedly Creative acts as the virtual marketing officer to Girls on Fire and has done so on and off since the days of the Churchill Fellowship. This includes providing strategic advice, direct marketing support, and tailored community development strategies to help Girls on Fire thrive. Unashamedly Creative builds, activates and refines marketing strategy, develops communities via social media, writes the content and provides coaching support from a changemaker and start-up perspective. You can find out more about her via unashamedlycreative.com.au
Debbie Roberts is a strategist, business consultant, advisor and coach with a wealth of NFP and Charity experience.
Debbie has worked as the CEO of Ronald McDonald House Westmead (now Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney) & Youth Solutions, and with a variety of organisations including NSW Business Connect Program, Camden Council, Camden Region Economic Taskforce, TAFE NSW, NSW Correctional Services, South West Sydney Local Health District, Fairfield
City Council & Liverpool Hospital.
Debbie is bringing her experience, insight and network to Girls on Fire in a consulting capacity. You can find more about Debbie via www.debbieroberts.com.au
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. Girls on Fire pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
