Dad’s Big Campout

Well, I survived the first ever Dad’s Big CampOut. My “2 man tent” could just about fit me diagonally, and the “3 man tent” just about squeeze in the 2 kids, and it was pretty cold when I woke up at 2am, but overall, a fantastic time. Camping out on the local primary school oval with 90 other Dads, 170  kids was a great experience. The sense of community around our little local primary school is just awesome, with everyone digging in and helping.

The barbecue, the pancakes in the morning, the games, late night movies, Easter egg hunt… all great fun.

Loads more photos on the school web site.

About the author

20+ years in Perth’s business, tech, media and startup sectors, from founder through to exit, as CEO, mentor, advisor / investor, and in federal and state government. Originally an economics teacher from the UK, working in Singapore before arriving in Perth in 1997 to do an MBA at UWA. Graduating as top student in 1999, Charlie co-founded aussiehome.com, running it for 10+ years before selling to REIWA, to run reiwa.com. In 2013, moved to Business News, became CEO, then worked on the Australian government’s Accelerating Commercialisation program. In 2021, helped set up and launch The Property Tribune, and was awarded the Pearcey WA Entrepreneur of the Year (at the 30th Incite Awards). In 2022, he became Director Innovation, running the 'New Industries Fund' at the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI).

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