Sponsors
Australian Geographic
Australian Geographic have been a wonderful supporter of several previous journeys, including a 50 day traverse of Tasmania by foot, the east coast paddle, the journey around PNG, and last years 8in8in8 expedition. Flying back to Tasmania from Thursday Island in late September 2006, I stopped in Sydney for a few days. By chance I stumbled across the Australian Geographic 20th Anniversary Awards ceremony. Spot the blow in! And last year it was a wonderful privilege to receive the 'Spirit of Adventure' award.
UTAS Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology
UTAS SET were also sponsors of the 2006 expedition, the PNG paddle, and the 8in8in8 expedition. Their continued support of science education through adventure learning is a great boost to our projects. Personally, I spent three years in the faculty getting a science degree. Looking back now it's where I gained many of the skills that help me on long journeys. You never know when you'll need to differentiate between granite and basalt.
Webmistress
Webmistress created this website in the lead up to the 2008 PNG expedition. How they managed to build it so that I can't break it remains a mystery. The success of these projects relies on them being accessible to a wide audience of students and teachers. Webmistress has made that a reality.
A special thanks to the following people or businesses. They have provided logistical, financial and other support.
Bec and James Hughes- Expedition coordinator
Bill Harvey- Office space
Mercury- Media partner
Tasmanian Education Department- Curriculum
Solution- Paddles
Nu Energy- Solar panels