Channel Ten’s Australian Idol champion, Casey Donovan, and ABC Radio personality, Julie McCrossin, joined The Foundation’s ‘See Australia’ trip last month.
During the nine day adventure Casey, Julie and the other participants spent time with Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory, hiked through Kakadu National Park and kayaked on the Katherine River.
Casey Donovan during her 'See Australia' Challenge. Photo courtesy of Tim Carrafa/ Sunday Herald Sun.
Casey’s father is Aboriginal, however, she said she had not really had the opportunity to learn about the culture and had not appreciated the difficulties facing Indigenous communities in Australia.
“Meeting the people in the aboriginal communities was the best part of the trip, I now have some understanding of the challenges they face every day just to stay healthy,” the 16-year-old star said.
“The See Australia trip was an incredible experience I think everyone should have.
“I was amazed to see how beautiful the Northern Territory is. The water, the sun, the views; it was all just gorgeous! I loved sleeping under the stars at night and just taking it all in.”
If you would like more information about how you can participate in ‘See Australia’ or any of The Foundation’s amazing ‘See the World’ Challenges contact Nicola Bailey at seetheworld@hollows.org visit www.hollows.org/getinvolved or phone on +61 2 8741 1923.
