I hope you all had a relaxing Easter break with your families. I would like to let you know that we are aware of the current
Ropes Course Registration requirements that have surfaced recently. It's important to note that the Australian Camps Association is currently working closely with Christian Venues Association, and other key stakeholders to assess the impact of the requirements and to formalise our strategy
to tackle the issue with the appropriate authorities. We will keep Members up-to-date as more information comes to hand. Thank you to those who attended the Managing Food Allergies on Camp webinar last week. I hope you all found the session beneficial and informative. We have more events coming up in the next
couple of weeks so please read below to learn more.
Kind Regards, Peter McDougall CEO
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The ACA would like to welcome the following new Member to the ACA Community: - Saltbush, Balnarring Beach (Victoria)
Saltbush, Balnarring Beach is a not for profit, charitable organisation that exists to enrich the lives of people experiencing hardship by providing a peaceful environment for rest, play, growth and
connection.
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PFD / ACA Price Guide: April - June 2024
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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 20
years. 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'd
like 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.
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Hypersonic Introduces the Triple Bunk
Hot Off the Production Line! The brand new Triple Bunk is a testament to our commitment to innovation and responsiveness to the needs of the
camping industry. Designed based on the invaluable feedback and requests from camps like yours, we understand the constant pursuit of optimizing space and maximizing capacity. With the Triple Bunk, we're taking it to new heights – quite literally! Standing tall at 2.2 meters, it's a vertical solution to your accommodation challenges. At Hypersonic, safety is paramount. That's why the Triple Bunk is not just a clever space-saving solution; it's also designed with adherence to the highest safety standards. Built upon the foundation of our popular Aussie Bunk, you can trust that each Triple Bunk is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and rigorously tested for durability and stability...
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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.
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Second Hand Camp Items for Sale (QLD)
Garapine have 16 of the attached blue bunk beds currently available for sale. We believe they have come from the Athletes Village of the Sydney
Olympics. We thought there must be some other organisations out there that also have some of these beds and would love to come across some more or at least for spare parts. They seem too iconic to not try and find them the right home. Other items available include: - 20 x Dunlop foam single mattress medium density fully vinyl covered.
- Variety of Chairs
If you're interested in any of the items please contact: Emma Bennett GARAPINE 0405 323 429 [email protected]
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ACA Member Morning Tea - Victoria
Thursday 11th April 2024 | 9:30am (AEST) ACA Members are invited to join us for a Member Morning Tea at ADANAC CYC. ACA Member Morning Teas provide a wonderful opportunity for you and your staff to meet other Members. 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. Registration essential for catering purposes. Please RSVP by C.O.B Monday 15th April 2024.
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ACA Online Event: Insurance Update and Compliancy under the Fair Work Act
Thursday 18th April 2024 | 2:00pm (AEST) Presentation by AB Phillips - HR Anywhere Join the Australian Camps Association and Partner AB Phillips to hear about the insurance market updates from 2023 into 2024 and what ACA Members can expect going forward. We'll also introducing Brenda Garrard-Forster, General Manager HRAnywhere who will be discussing compliancy under the Fair Work Act. ACA Members: Free Non Members: $50.00 + GST.
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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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Member Morning Tea - South Australia
23 May 2024 | 9:30am (ACST) 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, many
young 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
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