DUNGOG COMMUNITY BUILDERS - YOUTH COUNCIL
EVENT - 3 MARCH
DDCC is proud to be auspicing the Community Builders led Dungog and Surrounds Youth Council. This newly formed body is comprised of a group of young people from around the Dungog Shire and Stroud Community between the ages of 12 and 25, with expert adult guidance by Cheryl Royle and helpers. We certainly wish them well and offer our support.
We welcome Out Back Mike to Dungog as part of this youth initiative to entertain and inspire. Also an opportunity to raise funds to enable some of our young people to attend Wangat Youth Camp in July. Members of the Youth Council will be in attendance to assist with BBQ etc.
Please see invitation below for a family night out to the screening of this powerful film, and get to meet Out Back Mike in person.
To assist with catering please book your tickets through Try Booking link https://www.trybooking.com/DJYZI
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🌄 OUTBACK MIKE – COMMUNITY FILM NIGHT 🌄
Dungog High School MPC
📅 Tuesday 3rd March
🕕 From 6:00pm – Meet Mike, talk with him and see the actual dugout canoe on display
🌭 Sausage sizzle & drinks available 6:00–6:30pm
🎬 Film starts 6:30pm
Outback Mike featured on the survival TV series Alone Australia — surviving in extreme isolation using skill, mindset and resilience.
His film follows an incredible real expedition:
building a dugout canoe by hand and paddling it 1,500km up the Great Barrier Reef coastline, facing weather, isolation and the unknown.
🎬 The documentary runs for 85 minutes followed by a 25-minute live talk and Q&A (M rating)
A powerful night about resilience, mental health, backing yourself and dealing with pressure — real experiences, real lessons, no filters.
Modern Day Castaway - Official Trailer
🎟 Entry
Under 18s / School students – FREE
Uni students – $10
Adults – $20
All proceeds support the Wangat Youth Camp – July 2026
Thank you to Mike for generously donating the evening so all funds can go to the Wangat Lodge youth camp.
The camp helps young people build confidence, leadership and life skills through outdoor challenges, teamwork and real conversations about mental health — giving local youth positive direction and support.
Bring the family, bring your mates — this will be a great night.
For more info call Jim Doyle – 0407 307 800
Please share to help us get as many young people there as possible.
Marion Stuart
Dungog District Chamber of Commerce
