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In 2001 the Joshua Foundation introduced an exciting new event to its timetable- the Oz Experience, a project specifically designed to provide young people with the opportunity to change the lives of children with terminal cancer. Since its inception in 2002 we have sent approximately 1000 young adults on this exciting life changing project from schools/ colleges across the UK.

Due to the success and popularity we have decided to develop a new project alongside “The Oz Experience”. In 2011, The Joshua Foundation, is association with SHRAM EVENTS, will launch a new overseas expedition called “The USA Experience”, allowing young people to travel to the USA to engage in conservation and restoration projects in New York City and New York State.

More details on the "USA Experience"

This overseas challenge offers the trip of a lifetime in exchange for youngsters raising sponsorship money, half of which pays for the trip and the other half comes to our work for children with terminal cancer.

Sixth Form pupils are visited in school where following a presentation they are recruited into teams who work to make life an experience for lots of children and their families.

For details of the sponsorship levels for each trip please call us on 02920 504586

Oz Experience 2009 Trip

June 30th, 2009 saw the first trip for this year’s Oz Experience. The Skippy’s and the Koalas flew out of Heathrow ready and eager to start their journey. They enjoyed the experience onboard Singapore Airlines new Double Decker airbus and they were ready for the sights and sounds of Singapore for their stopover.

The following day they enjoyed a sightseeing tour of Singapore before making their onward flight to Australia. The Skippy’s flew to Melbourne for a few days before starting their week of Conservation work with Conservation Volunteers Australia. The Koala’s flew directly into Sydney and made their 2 hour journey by coach to Woolongong where they spent a few days before starting their Conservation work at the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve near Canberra.

After a long hard week the groups came together again in Sydney and accomplished new horizons such as climbing The Sydney Harbour Bridge, tackling the waves on The Sydney Harbour Oz Jet, seeing the sights up The Sydney Tower Restaurant, attending an inspirational visit at The Sydney Jewish Museum and many more life changing experiences.

What a wonderful start to this year’s Oz Experience…more news and pictures will follow soon.