| | Welcome New Members! The ACA would like to welcome the following new Member to the ACA Community: - Virginia Park Station (Queensland)
Virginia Park Station is a working cattle station conveniently located between Townsville and Charters Towers, Queensland. For over 25 years, Virginia Park Station have offered genuine, unique outback farm experiences to a wide range of schools and education groups.
| ACA Online Event:
Recording NOW Available! | The Australian Camps Association would like to thank AB Phillips and HR Anywhere for presenting this session to members. The session provided a great overview of where the current insurance climate is as and gave a thorough summary of changes to the Fair Work Legislation that Members should be aware of. Slides are available upon request. | |
| PFD / ACA Price Guide:
April - June 2024 | The ACA/PFD Member Price list is here for April - June 2024. Please find this price list attached. PFD Food Services (PFD) are a Partner of the ACA and have been for over 20years. PFD has developed this 'shopping list' of products that are mostly used at camps. This is to provide you, ACA Members, with the best price on these products. If you are not currently buying from PFD, we'd recommend that you compare these prices to what you are currently purchasing your products for - you should be able to see significant savings. If you'dlike more information on the list or would like to know more about PFD Food Services, please contact us via email or by calling 03 9863 6822. |
| Trumps Food Service Products Added to ACA/PFD Price Guide | Trumps Foodservice is a product supplier to ACA Partner, PFD Food Services. All order enquiries should be directed via PFD. Established in 1939, Trumps is a third-generationAustralian family business and a prominent importer, manufacturer, and supplier of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, grains, and health foods. **Industry-Leading Allergen Plan** Trumps is renowned for its rigorous allergen plan, ensuring the safety of its products for consumers with allergen sensitivities. This plan is integral to our mission of offering healthier and safer food choices for chefs, cooks and commercial kitchens. Learn more about the Key Features here. PFD has kindly added a range ofpopular Trumps products to the ACA price file (see below). - 078850 – Trumps Pitted Dates 1kg
- 096336 – Trumps Desiccated Coconut 1kg
- 096359 – Trumps Pepita Kernels 1kg
- 205157 – Trumps Apricots Dried1kg
- 120898 – Trumps Rolled Oats 1kg
- 205284 – Trumps Paprika Canister 580g
- 241365 – Trumps Tri-Colour Quinoa 1kg
- 382182 – Trumps Large Pearl Cous Cous Tri-colour 1kg
- 259552 – Trumps Apple & Cranberry Granola 1kg (nut free)
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List Your School Holiday Programs The ACA are continuing to see an interest from parents in School Holiday Camps/Programs for their kids.
As Camp and Activity Provider Members of the ACA, you can list these programs on our website. If you don't, you're missing out on an opportunity to be seen. When people enquire about these programs, we direct them to the holiday camps section of our website - here.
All you need to do is log into the members area of the website and add your programs.
There are no time limits on listing these programs so, if you have your holiday programs scheduled for the next 12 months, now's the time to upload them. | The Y Victoria Event: Developing Choice-making Skills through Outdoor Education and Outdoor Therapy with Tanya Ginwala | LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE Monday 29 April, 10am – 1pm Choice is a complex dynamic and relational process influenced by internal factors, culture, and life experiences. Many individuals participating in experiential learning and outdoor education and outdoor therapy programs may have restrictions in their skills and insight into making healthy choices or incorporating care into their choice-making process due to various factors such astrauma, systemic oppression, or limited development opportunities.
Outdoor education and therapy programs provide unique opportunities for facilitators to model and participants to learn choice-making skills through intentional learning, reflection, practice, and engagement with others and the environment. Drawing from Experiential Education methodologies, Dewey’s theory ofvaluation and Indigenous and feminist perspectives on care ethics, this interactive workshop offers a space to delve into the nuances of choice-making.
Tanya will explore the benefits of incorporatingchoice-making in experiential learning pedagogy using observational research, field notes from an outdoor therapy program in the Himalayas, and reflection on professional facilitation and teaching practices.
Participants in the workshop will gain fresh insights and practical tools for fostering environments that are safe, inclusive, and equitable for nurturing choice-makingskills rooted in care for oneself, others, and the natural environment.
Please email ACA Membership Manager, Dwight Hulme to express your interest to attend this The Y - Victoria event: places are limited! |
| Member Morning Tea - South Australia | 23 May 2024 | 9:30am (ACST) | Camp Finniss ACA Member Morning Teas provide a wonderful opportunity for you and your staff to meet other Members. The Norm Howard Outdoor Education Centre (Camp Finniss) rests on Ngarrindjeri Country alongside the Finniss River, in South Australia’s Lower Lakes region. Affectionately known as Finniss Campsite by the students of St Peter’s College, the school has owned and operated the campus for over 35 years. During this time, manyyoung hands have revegetated the 48 acres from paddock to native bushland. In addition to waterfront access for aquatic activities, 80 guests utilise the playing field, gymnasium, bike riding track and various bush shelters across the property. Utilised for outdoor education, youth ministry and school sporting retreats, the Norm Howard Outdoor Education Centre serves as a hub for experiential learning, personal challenge, spiritual development and growth of community. Outside of these programs,it is available for other groups to enjoy. We'll update you on the ACA News, you'll have the opportunity to have a tour of the site and you'll meet (or catch up with) other members. Event Location: Camp Finniss, 408 Finniss-Clayton Road, Finniss South Australia 5255 | |
| International Camp Directors Course (ICDC) | Sunday 2 - Wednesday 5 June 2024
Gold Coast Recreation Precinct, QLD The International Camp Directors Course (ICDC) has been developed as a professional development course for camp managers, directors and operators and other experienced outdoor professionals. The curriculum in Australia has been adapted to align with the local industry. | |
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