This time last year I was on a jet plane to London, this year I’m headed to Australia with Sam and Rachel and Craig and his family. How did I not get to bring my lady? Guess I should speak up next time huh?

We’re headed to the Gold Coast in Australia to film a documentary about the Red Frogs during Schoolies week. Schoolies Week is a 3 week celebration held for Year 12 School Students at the completion of their School Year. For the majority of Students it will be the first time they experience a holiday without their family. The event itself has been operating for over 19 years and is now in 17 locations around Australia and 3 locations in South Africa.

The Red Frog Crew, made up of over 600 volunteers, aim to support Schoolies through their week long celebrations and provide a positive presence amongst their partying culture. They also assist Schoolies by walking young people home, cooking pancakes, room cleans, handing out Allen’s Red Frogs (think gummy candy) and offering emotional support through what can often be a challenging week.

We’ll be following the Red Frog’s crew and a group of Schoolies as we’re there throughout the week. It’s my first time down under, so if you’ve been there before or you live there I would love any advice. We’ve already purchased walkie talkie’s to limit our iPhone usage as we’ve learned that if your phone rings and you dont pick it up in Australia, you are charged for the time it was ringing and calls are 1.29-1.69 a minute on your iPhone, text messages are 50 cents. Plus internet uploads and usage is limited or capped, not sure on this one. Like I said any insight would be appreciated. Prayers are a plus too.

» Red Frogs official site.

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