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25.01.2022 STRONGER TOGETHER . Never underestimate the power of connection . .... Vote for us in Australian Ethical's Community Grant now! http://bit.ly/VoteFirstHike . . Ps. Tell ya mates #firsthikeproject #welcomeisthissimple See more

25.01.2022 Check this out . Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities, with the three top finalists per Westfield centre each awarded a $...10,000 grant for their affiliated organisation! . Can you sling Neil a vote? . https://www.westfield.com.au/carousel . #firsthikeproject #welcomeisthissimple See more

24.01.2022 Do you have 10mins and 14seconds? Are you driving in your car or heading out for a walk? This interview with ABC Perth will give you some insight into the heart of First Hike Project and why welcome is our weapon of choice! . #firsthikeproject #welcomeisthissimple

24.01.2022 CHALLENGE TIME . Is there anyone out there with contacts in a national storage company who can help us (ie. donate, heavily discount or sponsor in exchange f...or massive online love) to sort our gear storage needs? . We would love to get all our gear stored in WA, VIC, QLD, NSW and ACT with one company who has centrally-based locations with 24hr access...... and ..... GO team! . . #welcomeisthissimple #firsthikeproject #christmasinseptember See more

23.01.2022 In Union, there is Strength... Sometimes, hikes can be challenging but we all feel stronger after it. Stronger in our bodies, stronger in our minds and our frie...ndships and connection to this land. How do you feel after a good hike? :-)

23.01.2022 Meeting tonight 69 Tyson St, ainslie, 630pm. please join us.

22.01.2022 PERFECT . . You know when things just fall into place? Like when the weather holds up and the sweet tea gets brewed first thing in the morning? .... . This weekend our Perth team headed out for an overnight hike with a small group of new friends from Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Myanmar. It was perfect. . . #firsthikeproject #welcomeisthissimple See more

22.01.2022 Lovely poster created by Pah Bleh, one of our First Hikers last year. This gives you a hint of how much this project means to our participants

17.01.2022 It's true, we believe that the Australian wilderness satisfies the soul. It's the perfect way to introduce refugees to their new homeland. #FirstHikeProject... Click the link in bio for more info. . . . . . #firsthikeproject #welcomeisthissimple #hiking #hikingboots #hikingadventures #hiking #camping #australia #travel #bushwalking #bushcamps #perthlife #perth #bibbulmuntrack #welcome #walking #notforprofit #outdoors #outdooraustralia #trails #trailrunning #trailrunner #trailadventure #visitaustralia #seeaustralia #australiagram #refugeeswelcome #welcometoaustralia #refugees See more

16.01.2022 One of our wonderful sponsors - Ainslie IGA https://youtu.be/w34qQgu0DIk

16.01.2022 SIZZLE! If you’re in Canberra and needing to take your date out for lunch then why not try Bunnings Canberra Airport? They have the tastiest sausages served dia...gonally along a fresh slice of bread with all the best sauces...... it’ll be a date to remember. Say hi to the First Hike Project local-legend volunteers while you’re there too.

16.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/events/1964762843573233/

15.01.2022 Nice podcast...

15.01.2022 Fabulous first hike with 9 hikers from Syria, Afghanistan, El Slavador, Bangladesh and elsewhere this weekend. Thanks all our volunteers. Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters Mont Adventure Equipment, Ainslie IGA and ACT Parks and Conversation Service

13.01.2022 Ali Raza is our chef extraordinaire! He's been keeping the First Hike family fuelled on our overnight hikes. Happy tummies make for happy hikers! Thank you, brother!

13.01.2022 Nice pic of our planning meeting with FHP CEO Neil McCulloch

13.01.2022 Hi there everyone. Our first First Hike for 2019 will be a day hike for girls and young women refugees and migrants on Saturday 23 March. We will be collecting our hikers from their homes at about 8am, driving to Honeysuckle Creek in Namadbi National Park. The group of 15 hikers and 5 guides will hike 4km to Booroomba Rock where there is an amazing view back towards Canberra. We’ll have lunch there then hike back to Honeysuckle for a campfire with damper and golden syrup. We’...ll have the hikers back home by 7pm. If you would like to join us, or know someone who is interested, please contact us. We are a voluntary organisation, running on donations. Everything for the hikers is free.

12.01.2022 Storage space needed Dear FHp supporters, We now have a substantial collection of FHP gear - about 4 cubic meters in total. We could spend $70 per month of our precious fund-raising money forever, for commercial storage space, but doesn't anyone have 1/4 of an empty garage or shed? ... Here is another idea to save all those storage expenses - FHP will buy a temporary 2x2m shed, and we can put it in a distant corner of your substantial estate. Do you have an empty corner? Please let me know. Yours, McComas

12.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/1021851597899999/posts/2032209530197529/

12.01.2022 We need YOU! . We've been shortlisted for a Community Grant from Australian Ethical! Vote for us now! http://bit.ly/VoteFirstHike You'll find us half way down t...he page under the PEOPLE heading. . . Please share this far and wide to help us take more refugee youth out on overnight hiking and camping adventures in 2019. . #welcomeisthissimple #firsthikeproject See more

10.01.2022 WITH LOVE, FROM BRISBANE . On the weekend FHP Brisbane took 10 enthusiastic students on an amazing day hike in the Main Range National Park. . The day start...ed off with sunny skies and high winds and by the time we got to the top of Mt Cordeaux, we had thunder, rain and some spectacular rainbows . We think weekends are made for spectacular views, discovering rock formations and wildflower spotting! . Thank you to everyone who made this day possible. Welcome is this simple! . This will be our last hike for 2018, but we’ll be back for lots more in 2019! Stay tuned!", with love Brisbane FHP. . #welcomeisthissimple #firsthikeproject #brisbanefhp See more

08.01.2022 Tune in to ABC Focus at 10.00am this morning to hear Steve Sertis Senior Guide and Event Manager of the Bibbulmun Track Foundation, along with Neil McCulloch fr...om First Hike Project and Janet Patterson The Walking Scientist chatting to Jess Strutt. They will be chatting about the season ahead, the spike in interest this year, and the stories and experiences of people who’ve experienced the Track. #abcradio #bibbulmuntrackfoundation #firsthikeproject #thewalkingscientist See more

08.01.2022 You'll love this video. Watch it without tearing up...

08.01.2022 Great news! We have set the date and place for our next day hike for girls/women, Sunday 19 April, Gibraltar Peak. Any girls or women from the refugee community aged 15-25 are very welcome to join us. This is a very friendly and supportive women-only event. Our guide will pick you up from your home. We will drive to Tidbinbilla and walk to this beautiful place (see picture below). After a picnic lunch, we will drive you home again before it gets dark. This is absolutely FREE for all participants. If you you qualify or know someone who does, please get in touch. If you would like to join our keen group of volunteers, please contact FHP in Canberra.

07.01.2022 Calling all First Hikers, can you help us fund more refugee hikes in 2020? Donate now, every little helps. #WelcomeIsThisSimple Donate Now: http://bit.ly/FirstHikeGiftGuide

07.01.2022 STORY . Around the campfire is where we share stories. We get to hear about heartache and hope. Stories of how our friends arrived here. We hear about far-aw...ay family members and dreams for futures. Stories of resounding courage and resilience. . This #refugeeweek we encourage you to hear someone’s story. Welcome is this simple . #withrefugees #welcomeisthissimple #firsthikeproject #refugeeweek2019 See more

06.01.2022 Mont are very generous supporters of First Hike Project in Canberra. They deserve our support too

05.01.2022 HOT HOT HOT . We were thankful for the swimming hole that we found on the weekend! We cooled down before setting off on our hike and setting up our overnight ca...mp . Our last FHP hike for 2018 - done and dusted.. We’re super grateful for this year and all the opportunities to make new friends and make welcome this simple. . #firsthikeproject #welcomeisthissimple See more

05.01.2022 FULL HEARTS . Everything we do is for interactions like what happened at Wentworth Falls over the weekend: Guide - Has anyone ever seen anything like this befor...e? Participant - I have. Guide - Where? Participant - In my dreams! . . What a privilege to walk with these wonderful young people as they start their new life in this amazing country. #welcomeisthissimple #firsthikeproject See more

05.01.2022 THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU . This has been such an action-packed year for First Hike Project Inc and we would like to thank all of the companies, individua...ls, groups, land owners, education institutions, outdoor companies, retailers, volunteers and government departments who have made it possible. . We would have loved to have sent you out individual cards detailing the contribution you provided us but we (probably more of an 'I' says Neil) haven't the time left to organise this now. Please know that we cherish your involvement and acknowledge that we could not do it without you..... we really are stronger together! . We hope you have a great break, enjoy New Years and see you back refreshed for another amazing season of hiking early in 2020! See more