The Gold Industry Group (GIG) are thrilled to continue their support of Shooting Stars, empowering Aboriginal girls and women for a further three years, as a Major Partner of the program.
Supporting Shooting Stars since 2019, the GIG was instrumental to the expansion into the Goldfields region enabling the program to launch in Laverton empowering 26 participants across years 4 – 12.
The last three years have also seen Shooting Stars exponentially expand its impact, now supporting over 1000 participants made possible by the GIG’s contribution, allowing for the growth of the programs organisational capacity.
GIG Chairperson Kelly Carter expressed her excitement in continuing the partnership, and pride in the outcomes of the program.
“The impact of the Shooting Stars program on the remote communities in which the gold industry operates and beyond is immense, and we are excited and proud to be continuing our partnership and supporting the leaders and participants in Western Australia and South Australia for a further three years,” Ms Carter said.
“We look forward to supporting the further development of this life-changing program as the team continues to grow – the opportunities are endless.”
Shooting Stars Executive Officer Fran Haintz said she was delighted to have the GIG continue the partnership.
“The Gold Industry Group’s support over the last three years has been extremely impactful,” Ms Haintz said.
“From supporting the expansion in the Goldfields region, to funding our Heart of Gold Award recognising participants who display Shooting Stars values and allowing our participants and leaders to connect with organisations that operate within their communities.
“We’re very proud that the partnership will continue for another three years, and I look forward to the further opportunities we will be able to provide to empower our participants across Western Australia and now South Australia.”
GIG members supporting the landmark partnership include Gold Fields, Northern Star Resources, St Barbara Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Australia, Gold Road Resources, Ramelius Resources and The Perth Mint.