Canberra benefit concert supports Tingha community following blaze

Every dollar of the ten asked at the door was collected to support causes associated with Tingha's bushfire relief; more than $2000 was raised in total.

Mr Huitker said it was hoped Radford’s community could share music and send up an uplifting message about how much the Tingha community means to them. 

Radford College and Junk Sculpture, a band of Year 11 students, have had a long association with the Tingha area since first visiting in 2011.

"We base our Gamilaraay trips at Green Valley Farm and have a close association with the people of Tingha through the unique friendship that has evolved between our schools, despite the 850 kilometres that separate them," Mr Huitker said.

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With over 500 students and 25 staff having visited the Tingha region, current and former students were keen to let the small community know that ‘Canberra' cared for them during this tough and challenging time.

"We wished to send a message of hope, strength and community - as these are qualities the people of this town have certainly shared with and given to us."

Mr Huitker said the Year 11 boys in the band Junk Sculpture Junior attended the 180th Commemoration of Myall Creek last year, standing alongside dancers, friends and staff from Tingha Public School.

"They were invited to play at the ‘Sounds of Country’ concert at Bingara’s Roxy Theatre, their debut, the day before the ceremony. Sunday’s concert had some significance and meaning to the teenagers in the band.

"We recognise that this is perhaps a small thing to do in the grander scheme of things, but my students and I would like to make a statement to let the people of Tingha know that they have friends close to a thousand kilometres away who genuinely care for their welfare and appreciate the welcome and kindness extended to them whenever we visit."