Hut Building Contest
$375.00
Date: To Be Confirmed
Time: 9:30am | All Day Event
Location: Marsden Park NSW
Team Size: 5 people per hut
Format: In-person team challenge using natural materials and traditional-inspired building methods.
NAIDOC Competition – Humpy / Gunya / Hut Building
Looking for an activity that will actually test your team beyond the usual icebreakers and forced small talk? This challenge is designed to put communication, problem solving, creative thinking, teamwork, leadership, and adaptability to work in a hands-on environment.
The Humpy / Gunya / Hut Building Competition invites organisations to step outside, work together, and create something practical using the resources and materials provided on site. Inspired by traditional shelter-building practices, this event is designed to encourage collaboration, shared decision-making, and a deeper appreciation for resourcefulness, culture, and collective effort.
This is not just a team-building activity where everyone stands around pretending to contribute while one poor bastard does all the work. It is an active, high-participation challenge that requires teams to think, communicate, and build together.
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch via email at admin@youthledservices.com.au.
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What The Experience Is
Communication
Teams will need to communicate clearly, make decisions together, and work through ideas as the challenge unfolds.
Problem Solving
Participants will need to adapt, troubleshoot, and find practical solutions while building with the materials available.
Creative Thinking
This challenge encourages teams to think outside the box and make the most of natural and provided resources.
Team Building
Success depends on collaboration, shared roles, leadership, and the ability to work together under pressure.
Leadership & Laughter
The day is designed to be both challenging and fun — bringing out leadership, initiative, and a bit of chaos in the best way.
What YLS Will Provide
Building Materials
All materials needed to build a hut will be provided on site.
Weaving Materials
Teams will have access to weaving materials to support the challenge.
Onsite Support
Support will be available if needed throughout the day.
Back-Up Rope & Some Modern Tools
Additional support materials and some modern tools will be available just in case.
First Aid, Lunch & Water
Basic lunch, water, and first aid kits will be available on site.
Cleared Building Location
A designated area on site will be prepared for teams to build in
What Your Team Will Need
A Team of 5 People
Each team must attend with five participants.
Outdoor Seating
Please bring chairs or seating for your group.
Extra Water
Teams should bring additional water for the day.
Sun Protection
Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended.
Prepared Plan
Teams are encouraged to come with a rough plan or idea before the day.
Snacks & Gloves
Fruit, biscuits for morning tea, and garden or woodworking gloves are recommended.
The Prize
The winning team will nominate one female of their choice to attend the Cross Oceans: Cross Culture Program in New Zealand free of charge.
The nominated person must:
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hold a valid passport
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be available to travel from 30 October to 7 November 2025
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be able to participate in the full program experience
The program will be delivered at a marae located in the Hokianga, North Island, New Zealand, where the nominated participant will sit with kaitiaki, Elders, and community leaders.
Who This Is For
This event is ideal for:
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organisations
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workplace teams
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community groups
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services looking for a NAIDOC activity with real participation
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teams wanting a challenge that blends culture, creativity, and collaboration
It is especially suited to groups wanting something more engaging than a standard workshop or passive event.
Important Info
This is an outdoor, hands-on team challenge. Teams should come prepared for a full day on site and be ready to actively participate.
Comfort, weather readiness, and teamwork matter. This is not a sit-back-and-watch event — people will need to get involved.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Youth-Led Services acknowledges the traditional First Nations people of this country. We pay respects to the Traditional Owners of all the lands we travel through. We hold heart for the injustices to Country through invasion and understand that the trauma is embedded into the depth of the spirits. We also acknowledge the resilience and strength of First Nation peoples show true warrior spirit.
First Nations people have worked and walked in two worlds successful for centuries, and have been able to maintain cultural practices through cultural genocide and provide support and leaning for our non-Indigenous peoples in Australia. We extend our acknowledgement to First Peoples around the world, holding space in our hearts for the injustices of invasion that have been experienced by many of our Indigenous brothers and sisters.
We have heart, spirit and ancestors that guide us through our journey, we will walk this path remembering the footprints before us and creating space for the ones that will walk after us.
© Ancestors Singing 2026
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CONTACT
Phone: 0410 507 505
Email: admin@youthledservices.com
Address: Dromana Road,
Marsden Park NSW 2765