Support Barking Gecko
Support Barking Gecko Arts
Imagine Bigger
For more than 30 years, Barking Gecko Arts has sparked the imaginations of children across Western Australia and beyond. From unforgettable theatre productions to residencies in remote classrooms, our work centres young people as makers, dreamers, and storytellers.
Now, we’re on a bold mission: to reach 50% of all WA children by 2028.
What We’re Doing About It
Barking Gecko delivers:
- 3+ theatre shows a year — bold, original, and made especially for young audiences
- The AWESOME Festival, now part of BGA, reaching 80,000+ children and families annually
- Touring programs to outer-metro and regional WA
- Creative residencies in schools and communities, designed to improve wellbeing, literacy, and engagement
- Multi-arts experiences across theatre, dance, visual art, digital media, and more
- Access pathways for young people aged 0–17 from all backgrounds
Why We Need You
As a not-for-profit company, just 10% of our revenue comes from ticket sales. That means it’s our community of supporters — donors, partners, and believers — who make this work possible.
Your support directly enables:
- Free or low-cost access to performances and workshops
- Regional tours and school residencies
- Commissioning of new WA-made stories
- Training and employment of local artists and arts workers
- A creative future where every WA child can thrive
How You Can Help
- Join our Donor Circles: Connect with a community of like-minded supporters and receive exclusive impact updates.
- Gecko Guardians: From $5,000, support the creation of new WA works and projects to spark the dreams and imaginations of a new generation
- Wonder Club: from $1,000 and give the magic of theatre to kids who might never experience it otherwise.
- Make a tax-deductible donation: Big or small, every gift helps bring creativity to more kids.
- Name our Gecko: From $25, join the journey and help name our gecko character
- Partner with us: Through your business, trust, or workplace giving program.
- Leave a legacy: A gift in your will helps ensure children of the future are still inspired.
Let’s Talk
Want to hear more about how your support can make a real difference?
Email us at gecko@barkinggecko.com.au or call (08) 6184 4905.
“The engagement of the kids, the clear relationships between the students and the artists were powerful to watch”
Creative Learning Teacher, South West 2024
Together, we can reach every child — and spark creativity that lasts a lifetime.
Barking Gecko Arts is a registered not-for-profit charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible
