Publication
Northern Leader
Program
Summer Camp at Malmsbury
Summary
HUME students with a taste for adventure are spending their summer holidays learning new skills and exploring the bush at Doxa Malmsbury Camp in central Victoria.
Summer Camp Fun Is Back
Publication
Midland Express
Program
Summer Camp (Malmsbury)
Summary
Young disadvantaged students from around Victoria are getting what a lot of families and kids take for granted – a well-earned break these summer holidays at Doxa’s Malmsbury Camp.
WinTV – Journey Program
Publication
WinTV Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland, Shepparton, Albury & Canberra.
Program
Journey Program
Summary
WinTV came out to Kooyoora State Park to interview our Malmsbury Camp Manager, Jess Case, and students from Western English Language School who were participating in Doxa’s Journey Program – a multi-day trekking program to build teamwork, resilience, connection to country.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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
Lakes Entrance youth head to the city to attend Doxa Holiday Camp in Melbourne
It’s an exciting start to the year for a group of young people in Grades 4-6 from Lakes Entrance Primary School in East Gippsland. This week, a group of seven children from the school are getting a welcomed summer break and heading to the big smoke to attend Doxa’s residential Holiday Camp in Melbourne CBD.
The 5-day program incorporates activities ranging from kayaking on the Yarra River to participating in a cooking session with Masterchef-style judging and paddle boarding in St Kilda. The children also get a chance to test their confidence on the indoor rock climbing wall and learn new skills at RMIT’s SIN Radio station where they learn how to design and produce their own radio program.
Amongst all the fun and friendship-making activities, the Lakes Entrance Primary School students will get to experience the city, often for the first time. By catching a tram, visiting iconic Melbourne sites and going to restaurants they will benefit from learning about urban life and broadening their horizons.
Through participating in Doxa’s Holiday Camp program, these Lakes Entrance 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 in rural and regional Victoria to experience fun and learning activities in Melbourne CBD.
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Media contact: Belinda Rowse |browse@doxa.org.au | 03 9046 8207
QBE Corporate Working Bee & New Fire Refuge at Malmsbury
QBE working bee team at Malmsbury Camp
We were pleased to host our first corporate working bee at Malmsbury recently, with a group from QBE Insurance getting their hands dirty and helping us out on-site.
The team from QBE offices across Victoria came together and assisted with various maintenance and landscaping tasks across the site. Great work all!
If you are interested in choosing Doxa for your teambuilding day or CSR event, please get in touch at info@doxa.org.au.
Staff at our Malmsbury Camp are extremely pleased with the new fire refuge building that will provide much-needed protection during the peak bushfire seasons. It will also provide the team with a new office space and accommodation for visiting teachers, facilitators and staff.
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