Molly Steer
What is the name of Molly Steer's campaign?
StrawNoMore
What does Luke's charity, Ocean Heroes, do?
It is a charity dedicated to providing free surfing experiences for children on the autism spectrum
In what event did Cathy Freeman win the gold medal at the 2000 Olympic Games?
She went on to win the gold medal in the 400 meters at the Games.
What is Baker Boys first name?
Danzal
In 2013, what sparked Adam Goodes' desire to publicly talk about racism in Australia?
A 13 year old girl called him an 'ape' during an Indigneous Round of AFL
What inspired Molly to focus on plastic straws?
She saw a video with a turtle that had a straw stuck up it's nose
When and where was Luke Hallam born?
When did she discover her love for track and field racing?
After her first race when she was eight years old
Name three artists that inspired Baker Boy in his upbringing
Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Tupac, Biggie Smalls, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Andre 3000, Michael Jackson, Akon, Dolly Parton
What does the Adam Briggs Foundation do?
It is a First Nations-lead charity organisation that plays a vital role in filling the gap of representation and skills-based development in the creative industries, for First Nations people
In 2017, Molly delivered a TEDx talk in Cairns. How many times has this talk been viewed on YouTube?
Over 330 000 times
What inspired Luke Hallam to start Ocean Heroes?
The idea came from Luke's observations as a personal trainer working with clients on the autism spectrum. He noticed that while many were physically capable, few had the opportunity to try surfing
The Cathy Freeman Foundation was established in 2007. What is the mission of this foundation?
The Cathy Freeman Foundation was established to address the significant education gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children in Australia. Its mission is to improve educational outcomes and provide pathways for success, particularly for Indigenous youth.
What does the Indigenous Hip Hop Projects program do?
It is a youth development and cultural education program that uses hip hop to empower Indigenous young people through creative expression, storytelling, and skill-building.
Name 3 ways colonisation negatively impacted Aboriginal people in Australia
Disease, murder/poisoning, stolen land that took away survival resources, missions/not allowed to speak their language or keep cultural customs, the Stolen Generation, segregation policies, terra nullius, harmful stereotypes/language
By April 2018, how many schools in Australia were now no longer using plastic straws as a result of her campaign?
Bonus! How many schools around the world?
90 schools in Australia
Over 600 schools around the world
How many people have been positively impacted by this charity?
7500 since 2016
What are the three programs run by the Cathy Freeman Foundation?
Bonus! Explain what ONE of the programs does
1. Horizons Program: includes personal development camps where students learn goal-setting, self-esteem building, and explore post-school opportunities.
2. Sprint Passport Program: focuses on skills development and personalized guidance for students in remote communities
3. Educational Support: improvements in literacy and school attendance among Indigenous children
What has Baker Boy been involved in with the IHHP that has helped create change?
He is actively involved as a mentor and ambassador
Participates in workshops and community events
Shares his experience, inspiring young participants to embrace their culture and pursue their artistic talents
Conducted dance workshops with local youth, fostering a sense of connection and pride among participants
Describe Awer Mabils childhood soccer games
Awer Mabil first played soccer on the uneven dirt of the Kakuma Refugee camp in Kenya. He made soccer balls out of plastic bags, clothing, and balloons
What are the Ocean Sentinels and what do they symbolise?
Ocean Sentinels are life-sized sculptures created by internationally renowned artist Jason deCaires Taylor
Each sculpture depicts a real-life ocean advocate, scientist, or conservationist—someone who has significantly contributed to protecting marine environments.
The sculpture symbolizes her contribution to protecting marine life and spreads her story in a tangible, lasting form.
Luke states that, “The number one cause of death for autistic children in Australia is actually drowning, which is pretty horrible."
Why is this such an issue in Australia particularly?
In Australia, the culture around the ocean is such a huge part of who we are. It is a really large part of Australian life, and the fact that some people can't access this, is an issue
Since the Education Program within the Cathy Freeman Foundation began, what evidence is there to show a positive impact?
There has been an 88% increase in children reaching early literacy benchmarks since foundation's programs began
In 2019, what foundation did Baker Boy become an ambassador for?
Bonus! Where did he travel to promote this?
Baker Boy became an ambassador for the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation.
Alice Springs
Taryn Brumfitt calls body image a "pediatri emergency". How many Australian kids state that body image is their number one concern?
70%