Victorian Regional Reconciliation Network Forum and Tour on Wurundjeri Country

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1 Victorian Regional Reconciliation Network Forum and Tour on Wurundjeri Country Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 April 2018 Thank you for your interest in the Victorian Regional Reconciliation Network Forum and tour on Wurundjeri Country over the weekend Saturday 14 Sunday 15 April. Below is some additional information about the tours, accommodation and transport options. We also require some information from you about your preferences and needs so that we can organise sleeping arrangements and finalise catering, etc. Please complete the Registration Form below and return to events@reconciliationvic.org.au by COB Monday 19 March. If you have any questions please contact Damian O Keefe Draft Program Saturday 14 April 10am Welcome to Country and tour of Wurundjeri sites in Greater Melbourne area and Yarra Valley. (Meeting place to be advised) Bring lunch 3.30pm 4pm 7pm: Arrive at Candelbark Farm, 531 Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road, Healesville Reconciliation Network Forum Dinner (provided) please notify us of any dietary requirements. Sunday 15 April 8am Breakfast (provided) 10am: Tour of Coranderrk area 3 pm: Return home. You ll receive more detail of the tour content and Forum agenda in the coming weeks. Please note that the program may have to be altered slightly to adapt to any changing circumstances.

2 Accommodation The Forum will be held at Candelbark Farm, 531 Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road, Healesville, which provides comfortable, camp-style accommodation in rooms that sleep 4 people (beds are double-bunk beds but we ll use only the bottom bunks - unless you prefer a top bunk), each with en-suite. Room configurations vary and can accommodate a variety of needs and numbers please complete the form below to help us meet your needs. Some may have to share a mixedgender cabin please inform us in advance if that doesn t suit you. All buildings and ground floor units are wheelchair accessible and bathroom facilities are wheelchair friendly. You will need to bring sheets and pillow slip (doona, if you like, though quilts are provided) or sleeping bag, and towel. It could well be cold so come prepared for changing weather conditions. The Camp has no smoking, and no nuts (or food containing nuts) policies. Feel free to bring musical instruments. No pets please! The weekend will be child-friendly. Find out more about Candelbark Farm For those seeking more luxurious accommodation off-site we recommend Sanctuary House, 10 minutes away on Badger Creek Rd, Healesville. (NB: Mention you are part of the Reconciliation Victoria Tour/Forum group when you make your booking to get special deal). Costs Reconciliation Victoria will subsidise some expenses to make the weekend affordable. We have endeavoured to keep costs as low as possible. The event will be, wherever possible, supporting local Aboriginal organisations through procurement of services (e.g. tours). We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate and will therefore provide a number of sponsored places. Option A: $145 (covers accommodation at Candelbark Farm, main meals, tours) Option B: $ (covers accom, meals, tours plus contribution towards organising costs and sponsorship of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander participants) Option C: $110 (concession rate - for those on a benefit) Option D: sponsored places for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander participants (enquiries: Damian O'Keefe ) We may be able to offer a reduced rate to those not wishing to partake in all the activities or who wish to sleep off-site. Please get in contact if you wish to discuss such an option. Please complete the Registration Form below and return to us ASAP. Payment details to follow.

3 Transport To save costs and fuel consumption, we encourage car-pooling. For those requiring transport there will be several cars leaving from near the CBD (more details to come) between am, as well as from several other locations around the city and regional centres. Those driving will need to use their own car for the Tour all tracks are accessible to 2-wheel drive cars. Public transport options (to be advised). Other We will provide Dinner Saturday night and Breakfast Sunday morning, and tea and coffee etc. We ask that you bring your own lunch for the Saturday. BYO drinks (including alcohol if inclined) and snacks and treats. Feel free to bring something to share Saturday evening. We strongly recommend you bring wet weather gear, umbrellas, etc. in case of rain or cold weather. Enquiries: events@reconciliationvic.org.au

4 Victorian Regional Reconciliation Network Forum and Tour on Wurundjeri Country Registration Form To help us with logistics and planning please complete and return by to (or mail to Reconciliation Victoria, Level 2, 112 Langridge St, Collingwood 3066) by COB Monday 19 March. I (we) would like to attend the Victorian Regional Reconciliation Network Tour and Forum on Wurundjeri Country: Name(s) Phone: Please Register me (us) for the full Forum and Tours weekend package Option A: $145 (covers accommodation at Candelbark Farm, main meals, tours) Option B: $ (covers accom, meals, tours plus contribution towards organising costs and sponsorship of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander participants). Please indicate amount you are happy to pay: $ Option C: $110 (concession rate - for those on a benefit) Option D: sponsored places for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander participants Please Register me (us) ONLY for the LRG Forum and Dinner on Saturday night ($25 per person). Please indicate your accommodation preference: Candelbark Farm I(we) will arrange own accommodation (e.g. Sanctuary House) I(we) would prefer a single-gender room Please provide names of people you d like to share cabin with if coming in group.

5 Please indicate transport preference: I(we) will arrange own transport. I(we) will drive to and from Healesville and can take extra passengers Please indicate from where you ll be departing I (we) will require transport from the Melbourne metro area I (we) will require transport from (we may or may not be able to arrange this depending on numbers) Dietary requirements: Please indicate if you have any special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc) Emergency Contact Information: Name Phone Number Other comments, suggestions or requirements (including health conditions we should know about): How did you hear about the Forum/Tour? We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 14 April.