On 20 and 21 July, two teams from Our Lady of the Southern Cross College will be trekking in Australia's toughest team endurance event: The Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge (96km). Teams are a mix of both boys and girls consisting of six year 12 students and 2 staff members. 1 teacher and 4 students will be attempting to complete the 96km course with the aid of their support crew, 1 teacher and another two students. The trek will take our teams through more than 5000 meters of elevation and twelve creek crossings through the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland.

Not only is this a personal challenge for each of our teams, but the Kokoda Foundation is helping young people from a variety of backgrounds to gain confidence, direction, new friends and skills to overcome the obstacles that life inevitably casts in our path. The Kokoda Youth Foundation is a Gold Coast charity that runs experiential Youth Programs, inspiring young Australians to reach their full potential. The Foundation takes kids from all walks of life and provides them with free programs that have life changing capabilities. These kids are fondly known as the Kokoda Kids. The trek also honours Australian servicemen who fought on the Kokoda Track during World War II. The spirit of mateship, endurance, courage and sacrifice is an inspiration the teams draw upon to help them through the tough course.

OLSCC would like to personally thank the following people/business who have donated/contributed towards helping make this event possible.