WHAT IS GKOM? GKOM stands for Gawad Kalinga Communications and it is the communications arm of GK here in Australia. GKOM plays an important role within GK Youth and the whole scheme of GK as it is the only effective means of communication flow. It is also the main avenue for creating more awareness, spreading the news of GK and allowing feedback to reach the partners. The structure of GKOM Australia is split into 5 main teams which are all overseen by the Heads of GKOM. The teams each have their specific functions and are as follows: The Video and Photography team covers GK events and creates GK videos. The main functions include documentation and photography, editing and housing the GKOM library. The library refers to the stored collection of videos, photos and other soft copy materials. The main output from the team is its created videos. The Events team produce and coordinate the staging of GK events. The main functions of the team surround the conceptualisation, planning and running of GK events. The News Bureau team gathers and writes articles, brochures and newsletters about GK. The team is also required to distribute and circulate these articles. Another function is to create media kits for GK events. The main output from the team is a regular quarterly newsletter, content for the website and informational and promotional materials. The Design team is responsible for developing creative concepts. The main outputs of the team include designing the layout of promotional materials, designing new graphics for print materials, props and any online material. The Web team updates, maintains and handles the dedicated website. GKOM is still in the early establishment within Australia. We are still in need of greater numbers within GKOM. GKOM Australia believes that "Creativity, commitment, cooperation and credibility creates commendable communications!" If you are interested in any of the above teams or roles or feel you are able to contribute in any way to GKOM, feel free to ask for more information. Please contact Jamike David on 0438 526 453 or Jocytte Musa on 0410 790 422, Heads of GKOM Australia, or email gkom@gk-youth.org Planning to organise your own GK Birthday, Dance Party or Concert?! It is important to inform GKOM Australia if you wish to organise any future GK events. Please fill in the GKOM Event Communication Form at least one month prior to the event then send to cytte_cerv@yahoo.com or jamz79@yahoo.com .   Please fill in the GKOM Evaluation Form immediately after your event then send to the above email address. GKOM Event Communication Form GKOM Evaluation Form