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Doxa develops Reconciliation Action Plan

Students from Lakes Entrance Primary School attending our City Holiday Camp

We are currently in the process of developing a Reconciliation Action Plan. This brings us a step closer to becoming a culturally safe, inclusive and supportive organisation for the increasing number of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people who participate in our programs.

We have submitted a draft to Reconciliation Australia and will be continuing to build our connections and relationships with the Indigenous community as part of this important work in 2018.

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179 young people attend summer holiday camp

Holiday Camper enjoying a cooking session at Malmsbury Camp

Doxa Holiday Camp is a highlight of the year for many of our young people from challenging life circumstances who look forward to their chance to get a much-needed holiday, either at our Malmsbury or City Camp. It’s an opportunity for them to have fun, make friends and enjoy new positive life experiences.

At our City Camp this year, we saw 30 campers from across Victoria take a trip to Melbourne CBD to participate in activities including: stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking on the Yarra and our now-famous “Masterchef” burger cooking challenge.

And at our Malmsbury Camp, we hosted a record 149 Campers. Many thanks to our dedicated team of 30 volunteers – we literally couldn’t do this without you! Highlights from across the camps included: horsemanship, swimming, circus skills and even a visit to Kryall Castle.

Holiday Camper parents’ feedback:

“At last week’s camp at Malmsbury, my daughters went and had an absolute ball. It was so good for their self-confidence as it was at an all-time low. You people are just amazing and I thank you so much for everything you do”

“I am the foster mother of a young person who attended and loved your Malmsbury Summer Camp this year. We have never seen him so happy after a camp before. He was full of enthusiasm and told us all about the activities and other kids…and it was really positive which is amazing for him.”

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Maryborough Advertiser – Students Take Part In Summer Camp

Publication

Maryborough District Advertiser

Program

Holiday Camp

Summary

A group of young people from the Maryborough area attended Doxa Holiday Camp in Malmsbury this year.

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Lakes Post – Youth Head To The City

Publication

The Lakes Post

Program

Holiday Camp

Summary

A group of young people from Lakes Entrance Primary School attended Doxa Holiday Camp in the City this year.

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Maryborough youth get opportunity to attend Doxa Holiday Camp in Malmsbury

It’s an exciting start to the year for a group of young people in Grades 4-6 from the Dunolly and Rheola area near Maryborough. This week a group of nine children from the area are getting a welcomed summer break and heading to Doxa’s residential Holiday Camp in the bush outside of Malmsbury.

The 5-day specialised program incorporates activities ranging from horsemanship and challenge by choice activities (high ropes and a climbing wall) to cooking sessions and even circus skills! In addition to this, there are also arts & crafts activities, gym games, river exploring, archery and bush walking.

Amongst all the fun and friendship-making activities, the students will get to experience the Australian bush, learn about the local environment and Indigenous history of the area.

Through participating in Doxa’s Holiday Camp program, these Maryborough children benefit from a range of enriching experiences. They also build self-esteem and confidence, improve their positive connections to peers and adults and get a well-deserved opportunity to have fun, laughter and joy.

Holiday Camp is an exciting opportunity for young people from challenging life circumstances from across Victoria to experience fun and learning activities in the Australian bush.

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Media contact: Belinda Rowse |browse@doxa.org.au | 03 9046 8207

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Screenshot of Doxa article in Macedon Ranges Leader

Herald Sun Online & Macedon Ranges Leader – Holiday Camp

Screenshot of Doxa article in Macedon Ranges Leader

Publication

Herald Sun Online and Macedon Ranges Leader

Program

Holiday Camp

Summary

Doxa’s Camps Program has been giving young disadvantaged children a positive life experience for over 40 years.

In the Summer holidays of 2016/2017, Doxa’s Malmsbury Camp saw many of these young people take part in the program and enjoy the great outdoors. They participated in a variety of activities designed to build personal skills and teamwork while incorporating adventure, learning and fun.

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Midland Express – Holiday Camp

Publication

Midland Express

Program

Holiday Camp

Summary

Doxa’s Camps Program has been giving young disadvantaged children a positive life experience for over 40 years.

In the Summer holidays of 2016/2017, Doxa’s Malmsbury Camp saw many of these young people take part in the program and enjoy the great outdoors. They participated in a variety of activities designed to build personal skills and teamwork while incorporating adventure, learning and fun.

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Chris Anstey hosts kids’ camp

International basketball player Chris Anstey came out of retirement for one morning only as part of a volunteer project with young Victorians at the award-winning Doxa’s Malmsbury camp.

The 7ft tall b-ball hot shot ran a one-off sports clinic at the Doxa camp in Malmsbury, teaching a group of grade 5-6 students from right across Victoria the basics of the game and giving them tips and tactics to become future basketball greats.

The children attending the Doxa Holiday camp come from a range of challenging life circumstances and many will have never visited rural Victoria before.  Many lack positive role models within their lives.

The aim of the sports clinic was to give the children an insight into the importance of teamwork and develop their resilience and confidence, both on and off the pitch.

Chris Anstey says: “Young people are so often asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?”  When you’re 10 years old the answer will be different from when you’re 15 or even 20 years but the secret to success, in my opinion, is to enjoy what you do, take every opportunity and try anything once.  Every young person deserves the opportunity to dream big and enjoyed sharing my basketball journey with the young people at the Doxa Summer Camp and hopefully inspiring some future players along the way!”

Daniel Findley, Doxa Chief Executive Officer, Doxa says: “The Doxa summer camp at Malmsbury is held each year in the first weeks of January and is aimed at giving over 200 young people the chance to participate in team building activities, adventure activities, sports and outdoor pursuits. Whilst gaining new skills is certainly a part of the program, fun is also a big focus and the program offers access to experiences that peers receive.”

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For any media enquiries, please contact Belinda Rowse (details below). A downloadable .pdf can also be obtained by clicking the button below.

Belinda Rowse
03 9046 8200
browse@doxa.org.au

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