Cooper Smith

Gurka Instructor

COOPER is an ex-military officer bringing 7 years of military knowledge in logistics, survival and bushcraft skills. He has extensive experience in remote northern Australia, all the way from Arnhem Land to the Kimberly.  Cooper is very knowledgeable in indigenous culture and has been adopted and given a skin name from the Yolngu people of Arnhem Land as a sign of respect.

He is accustomed to critical thinking and quick decision making in high stress environments.  Cooper is a mission focused leader with experience in international engagement, working with indigenous communities in a security role,  and long-range reconnaissance throughout northern Australia.

Cooper has been a facilitator on CROCROCK since 2022 and feels incredibly privileged and grateful and to be working with the Singapore Police Force Gurkha Contingent.

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Cooper Smith

Testimonials

  • "It was a pivotal, life changing time..."

    DON GORDON, PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR, GUMALA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Read More

  • "I never saw myself as a leader, that has changed."

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  • "I came home feeling more empowered, aware of my impact on others....."

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  • "Without any hesitation I will say that it was by far the most rewarding experience in a very, very long time."

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  • "I’ve just returned from an experiential leadership program run in the Kimberley region in Western Australia where I learnt more about leadership in ten days than I have in ten years."

    MEGAN MCCRACKEN, CHAIR OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN OPERATIONS Read More

  • "...we left three days later a stronger, more united and better equipped team."

    JESSICA KARLSSON, CEO, CAHOOTS Read More

  • "Who knew 10 days would change the way I think about every person and task in my life to date!"

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  • "One week ago I finished the best leadership course that I have ever experienced."

    DR STEPHAN LUND, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WANSLEA Read More

  • "Staff.....return with greater self-awareness,  enthusiasm, confidence and gratitude"

    KATHY HOUGH – CEO, FAR NORTH Read More

  • "I didn’t realise that a part of me would change over the next ten days..."

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