“People are the constant in all projects. The power of people, through connection, is quite remarkable when you take a moment to think about it. “ (Nat, Tribe Leader, TPL)
All in Change
“People are the constant in all projects. The power of people, through connection, is quite remarkable when you take a moment to think about it. “ (Nat, Tribe Leader, TPL)
I enter the number again. I am trying to contact the founder of trekking company, Rinjani Women Adventure in Lombok. This time the phone rings and when I get through, I am greeted by the unmistakable voice of Katni Wati; filled with all the warmth and enthusiasm I have come to associate her with – ‘Hello Bonita Grima!’
Choosing winners in the Adventures For Change Category was a real challenge, but to say that this project inspired us personally is an understatement. Meet Helen Smith and Lisa Edmonds, two totally epic women forging a path not just for women, but anyone who questions their ability to seek out adventure.
Her stellar swimming career saw her reach world #1 in her freestyle events bringing home medals from Olympics, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games. Elka filled us in on her journey thus far.
‘Wild Women On Top’ CEO, Di Westaway, and Director, Lisa Marshall, established Coastrek in 2010. They wanted to help more women become fit and see the magical places they train in each week with their groups of Wild Women. Since then, they’ve seen incredibly successful events, each bigger and better than the last and raised nearly $13 million for The Fred Hollows Foundation.
Little did Justine Curtis know when she made her journey to India she would discover the reward of selflessly giving to others. Now her business Inspired Adventures helps others discover that joy and since 2004 has helped raise $19.7 million for charities working all over the world.
Here at Travel Play Live we are very excited to have been invited to support Sibby Ilzhofer and Team Dare Devil’s three year global campaign in partnership with White Ribbon to raise money and awareness about violence against women through the vehicle of world class yacht racing.
Imagine hearing music for the first time. What an amazing adventurous world would open up to you. The Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) holds interactive music performances for people with hearing impairment through their Rediscovering Music program. Isobel Griffin tells us more about Cochlear Ensembles and Rediscovering Music.
A toilet is something that most of us take for granted everyday. It is something that you perhaps appreciate more when you are out camping in the bush or on a big adventure and don't have access to one. But for some people it is an thing that can change their lives and health outcomes for ever.
