Kimberley Girl

In 2011 Kimberley Girl exceeded all expectations and after a 3 week road trip for the heats, on the evening of October 14th Kimberley Girl culminated in the stylish, slick and much anticipated 2011 Kimberley Girl Final.

3 specialised facilitators and a tour manager undertook a 4 week road trip through Kununurra, Fitzroy Crossing and Broome delivering heats workshops and additional finals workshops in Broome. Kimberley Girl Cadet Kartika Christophers, Kira Fong and Mikey Torres delivered the 3 weeks of Kimberley Girl heats workshops whilst also involving Kimberley Girl Cadets Sarra Taylor, Katina Coffin and Kanetia Griffiths in delivery. Kira Fong also delivered the higher level week of finals workshops supported by additional specialised facilitators. Nommie Wade filled the role of Tour Manager whilst Andrew Chambers managed event production aspects. Managing Director Kevin Fong and BAMA Director Kathy Watson attended all the Kimberley Girl region events.

21 Indigenous girls between the ages of 16 and 25 participated in the Kimberley Girl program which in itself is one of 2011’s biggest highlights. The girls went through an incredible journey with a number of the participants proving that Kimberley Girl does make a difference and can change lives. It is not only moving but inspirational and makes us more determined to ensure the ongoing delivery of Kimberley Girl activities in the region.

The general excitement surrounding the delivery of all Kimberley Girl activities was encouraging and allowed us to see the incredible support that we have from individuals, communities, high profile professionals and the media. Whilst the Kimberley Girl program directly impacts participants in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions of Western Australia, the impact that the "Kimberley Girl Story" seems to be having on the nation as a whole is testament to its broad reaching success.

As in previous years staff at Goolarri Media worked hard to deliver the Kimberley Girl program to the community. We watched on in fascination and awe as participants gave 100% to the workshops and event parades, as the media scrambled to get the best story and as more high profile leaders and role models from around Australia become involved in Kimberley Girl. We realise that no matter what happens we must continue to produce the Kimberley Girl program and ensure we receive enough funding support for this to occur. We thank all of the corporate and local business sponsors, the local community and the Commonwealth Government for their support of Kimberley Girl 2011. The long term success of Kimberley Girl is hinged on the ongoing support of sponsors, supporters and the communities themselves so we thank you for your valued support in 2011.

Our Kimberley Girl Winners

• 2011 Kimberley Girl Winner – Lavinia Ketchell from One Arm Point Community
• 2011 Kimberley Girl 1st Runner-up – Avreanna Hobbs from Fitzroy Crossing
• 2011 Kimberley Girl 2nd Runner-up – Cylia Tait from Halls Creek
• Most Photogenic Kimberley Girl 2011 – Kaitlyn Carter from Fitzroy Crossing
• Judges Choice Kimberley Girl 2011– Kelisha Johnson from Broome
• Public Choice Kimberley Girl 2011 – Tamika Pitt from Kununurra