Unforgettable experience in Government House

It is my last blog and it finally came to an end. For the past few weeks, I have been working on different posters design for the Global Good Foundation 5^th Birthday event. Tanya assigned me to work on a one-page brochure for all the programs that are ran by GGF. This will be a challenge, as I have to get the point across in one or two sentences, and use graphics to explain the situation.

The reason for writing this blog to the very last minute is because I would like to share an overall unforgettable experience to you.

I was given a chance to perform in the government house in front of 300 or more audiences as well as the governor. It was incredibly amazing and I would never forget this performance.

Why I have the chance to perform in the Government house?

I went to work as usual and I was chatting with Tanya, CEO of Global Good Foundation, in regards to my good news on the singing competition I enrolled and got into Grand Final, after that, she asked if I am interested to perform in the government house on 7^th October, which is the “Butterfly Effect” Event. I was shocked as well as excited as I did not know that I would have this chance to sing in front of the governor and perform in the government house.

Time flies, on the day on performance, I nervously arrived at the government’s house and prepared for the performance of my song – The Climb by Miley Cyrus. I was so nervous that I kept memorizing the lyrics. At the end, I did it! I got a lot of feedbacks from the audience as well as the governor! She was giving a speech and she said “Wylie you sang really well!” I was so surprised that she can remember my name. This was a fun-raising event that helps The Global Good Foundation to raise fund as well as awareness. Finally, Mrs McCusker have donated $20,000 to The Global Good kids Camp.

On top of that, I also prepared for the Global Good Foundation’s 5^th Birthday with my other colleagues. Many tasks have been given to me, and that includes sending out the guest lists, preparation for the catering, as well as ordering of beverages.

It was a great experience on learning how to plan an event and learning on the major concerns when holding an event. I do not only learn how to be organized, I also realized the importance of responsibility. During these days of my internship, it made me a better person for my future and I will never ever forget this journey.

Different chanllenging experiences through internship

How is everyone? I think most of you have finished with your placement? This week I have been putting a lot of effort on poster designing as The Global Good Foundation are going to celebrate its 5^th Birthday on the 3^rd November!

We went to see the venue and now it's my job to get the poster done so we can send it out as an invitation! 

We have decided that there will be a separate party for the kids, so visitors can bring their children along. This is the poster that I made for the kids party!

On a different subject, I had the opportunity to go to Parliament house with Tanya Dapagne, CEO of Global Good Foundation, to do a Minute of Noise with Members of Parliament on the steps of Parliament House. It aimed to let people know that it is ok to speak out about situations of domestic violence!

This was really a great opportunity for me to widen my horizons by seeing all the members of Parliament in action!

Tanya brought me to meet up with one of our providers who sponsored us with T-shirts at a really cheap price. Tanya said it is crucial for public relations to bargain, as well as keep a good network with our sponsors; it is really important to an organization, especially for a non-profit one.

Therefore, Tanya assigned me and another event management intern, to go and ask for sponsorship from local business as we are looking for vouchers or gifts for a raffle and auction. I found this task really difficult since shopkeepers were quick to refuse us on account of numerous people asking for the same thing every week.

We had been practicing a lot on how to approach and persuade them to donate some prizes for us. However, we didn't even have the chance to speak. This was quite demotivating.

I hope I will experience some success next week! Good luck everyone!

Practical Experience on Public Relations

Hello everyone!

It's my second post after two weeks! I have learnt a lot throughout the past few days! First of all, my CEO Tanya Dapagne taught me how to manage Global Good Foundation’s website. A content management system (CMS) is a computer program that allows publishing, editing and modifying content on a web site as well as maintenance from a central page. It provides procedures to manage work-flow in a collaborative environment. I started uploading every newsletter that mentioned The Global Good onto the website, so that people can revise any news about Global Good. This is a great opportunity for me to learn something that I can’t learn at school as well as giving me some practical experience.  

Global Good are organising a fund-raising event called “Jump for GGF”. Every day, people are challenged to face their fears and find a way to escape situations of domestic violence. GGF is asking people to jump from a plane, to assist those who have to leap from their lives into the unknown and show them anything can be achieved when we are willing to take a leap of faith. The money raised will go towards The Global Good Foundation. GGF is setting up education centres beyond crisis care for people impacted by domestic violence.

 

I was informed to contact two of the people who joined this event and sent them an e-mail in order to write my media release. Their message inspired me immensely to do something meaningful as well as to help others. I hope that someday I can explore the world and make a positive impact on it!

Moreover, Tanya and I had the chance to meet up with the Mayor of the Town of Kwinana, Carol Adams, and Liberal candidate for brand, Donna Godin. It was a photo-shot meeting with the Public Relations officer of Weekend Courier, Town of Kwinana local newspaper. It was really a great pleasure for me to meet them and learn the workings of the real public relations world.

I am so glad that I have the opportunity to work with The Global Good and to do things that are meaningful to those who are impacted by domestic violence.

That is all for now! Have a good day and enjoy your placement!