Our Stories

Two ducks perched on posts at the edge of a small dock on a calm river, surrounded by green trees and foliage, with a clear sky in the background.

COURAGE. MATESHIP. PERSEVERANCE. SACRIFICE

Emu Gully was founded in 1995 by Barry Rodgers OAM, an experienced educator with a passion for our national heritage and helping young people become all they can be.

Emu Gully has established a reputation for delivering the highest quality leadership and team building programs. For many of our clients these have become crucial elements for enhancing culture, developing teamwork and training leaders.

Group of children and adults enjoying a muddy water activity with a small boat, some kids are sitting in the boat while others are standing in the water, smiling and laughing, surrounded by muddy water and grass.

CHALLENGE. INSPIRE. EMPOWER!

“We are so grateful for the extra effort your team went to today to accommodate our students, in particular Patrick. We are so appreciative of everything! Thank you so much!”

  • Fiona Drew, Assistant Principal: Mission & Identity, St Stephen’s Primary School

Transformation through mateship, teamwork, courage and accountability

The activities at our Helidon campus are purpose-built for developing teamwork and leadership and are typically based around epic events in our history. Each program focuses on the character values of Courage, Mateship, Sacrifice and Perseverance and are professionally facilitated to enhance learning outcomes both in the moment and with application to real life.

Discover the stories behind Emu Gully from the beginning and looking into the future.


Chapter 1
Beginnings

Chapter 2
The Anzac Theme

Chapter 3
The Camp Experience

Chapter 4
The Future