GO Partners join Scholars for two Culture Connect Days
9 November 2026
Across two recent Culture Connect Days in Sydney, we were excited to welcome three new partners experiencing the days for the first time: Atlas Economics, Intersection and Fulton Hogan.
Our new partners had the opportunity to connect with GO Scholars, hear their stories and learn more about the role culture, education and community play in their journeys.
At the University of Sydney, GO Co-Founder Adam Goodes and University Scholar Siena Bhuiyan shared their perspectives on the role GO plays in the lives of Scholars and their families. Adam spoke about his hopes for the next generation of First Nations young people and the importance of creating opportunities for them to pursue their aspirations.
Adam reflected on the importance of focusing on meaningful change, saying that while we cannot solve every challenge facing society, we can make a profound difference by supporting young people to achieve their goals.
Meanwhile, at Western Sydney University, partner Fulton Hogan attended a memorable Culture Connect Day alongside GO Co-Founder Michael O’Loughlin and GO University Scholar Amelia Vandemeer.
Amelia brought to life the power of role modelling. Reflecting on her own journey, she shared that just a year ago, she wouldn’t have imagined standing in front of a room to tell her story. Now studying occupational therapy at university, Amelia is finding her voice and becoming a role model for her younger sister, who is also part of the GO community.
The two days also created opportunities for Scholars to explore what comes after school. Our Year 11 and 12 Scholars took part in a mini Careers’ Expo, meeting representatives from our partners MSS Security, Interflow and CareerTrackers, alongside teams from the University of Sydney and Western Sydney University.
Through one-on-one conversations, Scholars could ask questions, hear about different career pathways and learn more about where their interests might take them. Year 11 Scholar Mila described the sessions as “incredibly insightful”, particularly appreciating the chance to have more personalised conversations with partners and university representatives.
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It was exciting to hear Scholars speak about their aspirations, from veterinary science to social work, and to see them exploring the many directions their futures could take.
As always, one of the highlights of the day was seeing the strength of the GO community – with Scholars, Alumni, partners and supporters sharing experiences, learning from one another and building relationships that extend beyond the classroom.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for another impactful day of culture, connection and community.