2025 Presenters and Facilitators Application FWFG

Applications close December 31, 2024

Before you complete your application, please read the following questions to confirm your eligibility;

The Fearless Women's Forest Gathering is a huge collaboration between many women. It takes around 100 women to bring this life changing event together. These women need to be connected and unified to lay the foundations for a safe space for the attendees. We achieve this by bringing the collaborators together through zoom meetings 1 week before the event and holding an intention setting ceremony 2 hours before the festival commences.

If you cannot commit to the following due to family or work commitments, please do not apply. We will be happy to receive your application in future years when you are able to commit to the following;

Are you able to arrive at the venue (305 Burnside Road, Meelon) BEFORE 10am on Friday May 2nd and stay until the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony at 3pm on Sunday May 4th?*

YesNo - please don't apply

Are you able to attend a 1-hour zoom meeting on Thursday April 24 at 7:30pm?*

YesNo - please don't apply

Do you have experience facilitating or presenting to a group of people?*

YesNo - please apply in a future year after you have had experience facilitating or presenting.

Successful applicants will receive 1 heavily discounted catered camping ticket $175 instead of $492). Are you able to facilitate your class, workshop or presentation on your own?*

YesNo - please contact Holistic Wellness Community to discuss your application.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Fearless Women's Forest Gathering will be at our new location, so please read the form carefully to be aware of the changes. Especially in regards to self-catering and accommodation.

The Fearless Women's Forest Gathering is centered around authentic community connection and positive mental health outcomes. We want the attending women to have an opportunity to ignite their passions, heal, connect and rediscover their inner child through various modalities. These can include but are not limited to;

Yoga disciplines, Tai Chi, Guided Meditations, Dance workshops (such as belly dance, hip hop, salsa, warrior), raw food presentations, red tents, artistic & creative workshops, reclaiming your feminine, self-love workshops, conscious communication, self-healing tools and astrology presentations. If what you can offer is not on the list, it doesn’t mean we don’t want it, we just didn’t think of it.

Successful applicants will receive a heavily discounted catered camping ticket ($175 including GST instead of $492). This will include a place to camp and catered meals from Friday dinner through to Sunday lunch.

Glamping upgrades are available for an additional $120 per person. There will be 4 women (crew members) in each glamping tent.

Depending on what you will be offering, the exchange for this will be one of the following;

2 X 1-hour presentations/workshops/classes
2 X 90-minute presentations/workshops/classes
Arts/crafts workshops will run for 1 X 3-hour block over the weekend. Creations should take approxiamately 1 hour and participants should be able to start their creation at any time through out the 3 hours.
Fearless Women's Showcase - Facilitate a 90 minute class (such as dance, song, theatre) where you teach the women a routine that will be performed on the Saturday evening.

Arts/craft workshops will have a budget of $300 to work with. Successful applicants will be required to provide receipts for purchases prior to reimbursement.

If your class, ceremony, or workshop does not fit into these time slots, do not let that stop you from applying, as your application will still be considered.

Being a successful applicant in prior years does not guarantee acceptance to be a facilitator or presenter at the Fearless Women’s Forest Gathering 2025. Due to time constraints, only a set number of applicants will be selected and we want to keep the content fresh so that participants are experiencing different things from year to year. If you are unsuccessful and still want to be involved, please reach out as there are other opportunities to be involved.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

Promote your services, workshops or offerings. (Previous facilitators have informed us that their business grew after faciliating at Fearless).
Receive a $317 discount for a 3 hour contribution over the weekend.
Collaborate and network with a huge team of like minded, inspiring women.
The opportunity to shine your light and change the lives of more than 300 women.
Be included in the Fearless Women's Forest Gathering marketing campaign on Facebook, instagram and our mailing list.
You will be featured in the 60 page full colour booklet (including contact details) that each participant and crew member receives on arrival.

FEES

The fee is $175 for a catered camping ticket.

OR $295 for a catered glamping ticket (sharing a glamping tent with 3 other crew members).

KEY DATES

Applications close Tuesday December 31st , 2024.
Offers and invoices sent to successful applicants by Tuesday January 21st.
Final date for acceptance of offers is Tuesday February 4th 2025.
Final date for invoice payment Friday February 28th, 2025.

APPLICANTS WHO HAVE NOT PAID THEIR INVOICE BY FEBRUARY 28th, 2025 WILL FORFEIT THEIR APPLICATION.

IN THE UNFORTUNATE EVENT THAT YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR PARTICIPATION, REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED (MINUS A 30% ADMIN FEE) IF CANCELLATION IS MORE THAN 4 WEEKS FROM THE EVENT.

CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 4 WEEKS OF THE EVENT ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Business/Trading Name*

E-mail*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Have you attended the Fearless Women's Forest Gathering or another Holistic Wellness Community event in the past?*

Yes - Fearless Women's Forest Gathering as a facilitator, stall holder or healerYes - Fearless Women's Forest Gathering as a guestYes - I have attended another Holistic Wellness Community eventNo

We would love to accept everyone who applies to facilitate at the Fearless Women's Forest Gathering, however, there are not enough venues or timeslots. For this reason, we encourage women who are also healers, readers or stall holders to submit applications in other categories to maximise their chances of being involved. Please note that it is only possible to be successful in one category. Will you also be applying to be a healer, reader or stall holder?*

NoYes - please answer the next question

Please list what you will be applying for in order of preference (For example; 1st preference - Facilitator, 2nd preference - Healer/Reader) ;

Please choose what you will present or facilitate;*

2 X 1-hour classes or presentations2 X 90 minute classes or presentationsArts/Crafts workshop - 3 hour block (Women will be able to come and go throughout the 3 hours for the arts/craft workshops. Creations should take no longer than 1 hour).Fearless Women's Showcase - Facilitate a 90 minute session and perform with participants on Saturday night.

What is the name of your proposed class, presentation or workshop?*

If your application is successful, we will promote you on social media and our website before the event. Please supply a short, informative biography that is written in 3rd person (minimum of 60 words, maximum of 80 words).

Here is an example;

'Poet and storyteller Jaya Penelope is an advocate for the power of traditional oral storytelling to rewild, heal and re-connect us to both human and other-worlds. She specialises in sharing poetry and stories from sacred women's traditions around the world. She has performed poetry, told stories and taught workshops at festivals, schools and libraries across WA and facilitates Women's Creative Writing Circles and Sacred Story Circles regularly from her home in Hilton.'

Short Biography: This will be used in the program, on the website and on social media. Please keep it short but informative and write it in 3rd person (minimum of 60 words, maximum of 80 words):*

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If your application is successful, we will promote your offering on social media and our website before the event. Please supply a short but informative description of your offering (maximum of 80 words) that is written in 3rd person.

Here is an example;

'Find your wild, authentic voice and experience the delight of expressing yourself through writing poetry in this playful workshop with published poets and acclaimed storytellers Melissa Min and Jaya Penelope. 'In this body are gardens' is for any woman who writes or who wants to…..In a safe and supportive environment, you will be held and inspired to explore wild writing techniques and to respond to writing invitations drawn from sacred women’s traditions around the world. No former experience with poetry or writing is necessary.'

Short description of your class or presentation. This will be used for the program booklet: (minimum of 60 words, maximum of 80 words):*

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Which of the following categories apply to your offering? You can choose as many as are relevant.*

We would like the flow of the weekend to be a cohesive journey. So that we can place workshops in appropriate timeslots, please describe how you would like the participants to feel at the conclusion of your workshop (you can do this in a sentence or use individual words);*

List what the women will need to bring to your class, workshop or presentation. For example; yoga mat, water bottle, journal and pen.*

Is there anything else you would like to share with us? Perhaps there is more information that you couldn't fit into the workshops description.*

Will you require electricity?*

YesNo

Will you require a sound system for music?*

YesNo

Will you require a microphone?*

Yes - a normal microphoneYes - a head set microphoneNo

How many people can you accommodate? (The venues will have raised platforms/stages so that you can be seen).*

3050100No limit

Do you have any other offerings that you are capable of facilitating or presenting?*

Yes - please answer the following questionNo - please skip the next question

Please list and briefly describe your other offerings. We will contact you for more information if needed.

Please attach a Profile Picture (high quality head shot) to be used in promotional material and for the festival lanyards. Please ensure that the photo is colour (not black and white), your face is in the middle of the frame (not off to one side or cropped in).*

Browse Files

Attach certificate of currency for public liability insurance and certificate of currency for professional indemnity insurance:*

Browse Files

Facebook Page:

Instagram:

Website:

If your application is successful, what would you like to do?*

Camp ($175)Bring a campervan or caravan ($175)Stay in a glamping tent (total $295)

The catering for the weekend will be vegetarian with vegan and gluten free options. Dietary requirements outside of this scope will need to self cater. Please tick what applies to you:*

I require gluten free mealsI require dairy free mealsI require gluten free and dairy free mealsI have no dietary requirements

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By submitting this application, I acknowledge and agree to the following;

Facilitators and Presenters need to arrive by 10am on Friday May 2nd and stay for the conclusion of the closing ceremony which at 3pm on Sunday May 4th.

This event is restricted to women or people who identify as women, 18 years and over.

Only one ticket is valid for successful applicants.

The Event Organiser reserves the right to refuse entry.

Although alcohol is permitted, we would like to keep the energy and vibration as high as possible. We are therefore asking that nobody drinks before 6pm and that alcohol will be consumed in a moderate fashion. By moderate, we mean 2 standard drinks.

Illicit drugs and psychedelic plant medicines are not permitted at this event.

Any persons who are noisy, drunk, threatening or unruly will be asked to leave the premises.

If the event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be issued.

Some activities are recreational and involve a degree of risk and exertion. By completing this application, you are agreeing to the following statements;

I agree that I will engage in activities at my own risk. I take 100% responsibility for my own person. I acknowledge that this document represents a release and discharge from legal responsibility in favour of Carolyne Forte, Michelle Cherry and all persons associated with Fearless Women’s Forest Gathering and Holistic Wellness Community.

I agree to take note and abide by all Rules, Warning Notices and instructions issued by Fearless Women’s Forest Gathering staff and volunteers.

To the full extent permitted by law, I agree to waive and release Holistic Wellness Community from all actions, claims or suits no matter how they occur including for negligence, breach of contract and under section 64 and 64A of the Australian consumer law with respect to any loss, cost expense or Damage I might suffer because of undertaking the activities, using the equipment and facilities, or receiving training or instruction relation to the activities.

I agree to disclose any physical, mental or other condition which may affect my ability to safely undertake the activities offered at the Fearless Women’s Forest Gathering.

I agree that I will not participate in any activities or workshops at the Fearless Women’s Forest Gathering whilst under the influence of a drug or alcohol.

I consent to Fearless Women’s Forest Gathering and Holistic Wellness Community taking any necessary action to assist with my welfare including the administration of any emergency medical treatment or the engagement of medical services including an ambulance. I also agree to be responsible for and indemnify Fearless Women’s Forest Gathering and Holistic Wellness Community for the cost of any treatment incurred for my welfare.

I understand that I may be photographed, filmed or digitally recorded and I consent to these being used for promotion such as but not limited to websites, social media or television. I acknowledge that you own all rights (including copyright) in the recordings.

By clicking this statement, I acknowledge that I have thoroughly read and agree to the terms and conditions for facilitators and presenters at the Fearless Women's Forest Gathering and the terms and conditions for the event with no questions or concerns.

By clicking this statement, I acknowledge that if I am accepted as a presenter or facilitator, I must arrive BEFORE 10am on Friday May 2nd and stay for the conclusion of the closing ceremony on Sunday May 4th at 3pm. If I can't commit to these times, my application will not be successful.

By clicking this statement, I acknowledge that if I am accepted as a facilitator or presenter, I must submit my acceptance by February 4th and pay for my invoice by February 28th, 2025. Failure to do so will result in my application being forfeited.

By clicking this statement, I acknowledge that if I am accepted as a facilitator or presenter, that in order to keep the energy and vibration as high as possible, alcohol is not to be consumed before 6pm. If I do consume alcohol, it will be in a moderate fashion, being no more than a few standard drinks. I also understand that illicit drugs and psychedelic plant medicines are not permitted at this event.

By clicking this statement, I acknowledge and understand that as per the events conditions, cancellations more than 4 weeks from the event will be refunded (minus a 30% administration fee). Cancellations within 4 weeks of the event are non-refundable.

By clicking this statement, I acknowledge that if I am accepted as a facilitator or presenter, there will be professional photographers and videographers at the Fearless Women's Forest Gathering. I give permission for my photographic and filmed image from this event to be used on social media, YouTube and the Holistic Wellness Community website.

By clicking this statement, I agree that Carolyne Forte, Michelle Cherry, all associates of the Fearless Women’s Forest Gathering, Holistic Wellness Community and the owners of 305 Burnside Road, Meelon will not be held liable or responsible for any personal or material losses, injuries or damage during the event hours, set up and take down times.

Application for Presenters & Facilitators