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Your guide to the very best Canberra has to offer! “The Canberra Trip” is a rite of passage that has continued to inspire students for over 80 years! The merits are discussed in detail by industry 03 MANAGING luminaries later in this planner. We all have fond memories of when we DIRECTOR’S went to Canberra, often senior public figures recall it was their school LETTER Canberra trip that inspired them to pursue a career in public office. 04 UNEARTH-ED In our companies 95 years of operation we have never experienced such Digs in for Ugandan charity catastrophic conditions. Unearth Ed arranges travel for around 9,000 05 REG CHARD students from all over Australia each year, who visit Canberra and the The story of War Snow and not one student travelled to Canberra with us in 2020. 06 360 ON The challenges have been felt by students, teachers, accommodation PLANNING venues, attractions, coach companies, airlines and my staff. You would YOUR TRIP have thought we would be quiet however we have been ‘flat out’ all Tips and tricks to make year cancelling and rebooking Canberra trips sometimes 3 times for the your trip a breeze. one school as the pandemic rolled on. Thank you to the Commonwealth Government for providing Jobkeeper which has allowed us to continue. 08 CHANGING ATTITUDES Martin Wren CEO We are proud to have not charged one cent in cancellation fees; our of Nova Employment team has worked tirelessly with our business partners to postpone, refund and rebook for the 2021 year and beyond. They are renowned 09 THE MORE THINGS CHANGE for always being friendly and helpful with our customers. Garry Watson explains. Our team developed other travel options for students, self-drive family itineraries to Canberra and State based Civics and Citizenship itineraries. 10 ATTRACTIONS & OPTIONS We have continued our efforts in social welfare partnering with Love Mercy financing the construction of a clean drinking water well in 11 CANBERRA: Northern Uganda. On average, a well is used by 500 people from 1 DESTINATION, nearby communities, many of whom have never had access to clean 5 DAYS water and it serves us a timely reminder of how fortunate we are even Uncover our in these difficult times. nation’s capital city. Reg Chard’s recollections of his time on the Kokoda track during WW2 12 PACER SUBSIDY are a testament to the bravery of Australians defending our freedom Help your students and the importance of remberance, afford to travel. Garry Watson, CEO of NCETP continues his great work promoting the 13 DIRECTORY ACT and in particular his passion-Australian Democracy. Your Canberra little black book. Dr Naomi Dale, the only Doctor of school excursion tourism contributes a fantastic piece demonstrating why “The Canberra Trip” presents the 32 LEARN, LIVE, best option for school excursions in 2021. DREAM, DISCOVER It’s a big wide world, All the staff at Unearth-Ed have been outstanding and I thank them why not explore it! for turning up every day with a smile and determination. Thank you to our suppliers who are always our greatest allies, thank you to our For Marketing and Advertising enquiries advertisers who have managed to join us this year in this publication contact Scott Longmuir on: and to those unable thank you for your support. p. 02 9540 0999 Unearth Ed is ready and eager to arrange your school to visit Canberra m. 0430 700 672 in 2021 and if you use another provider please support the great organ- e. [email protected] isations that appear in this publication. Follow us on facebook for Paul Crowther all our latest information Managing Director
UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU PAGE 3 LOVE MERCY STAFF REBECCA, CAITLIN, CEO CAITLIN BARRETT AND ELOISE WELLINGS WITH PAUL CROWTHER (INSET) ELOISE ON THE TRACK. PICTURE JOHN VEAGE Unearth-Ed dig in for Ugandan charity Cronulla’s Eloise Wellings fulfilled her Olympic “The Well in Uganda illustrates that whilst people dream in London in 2012, and backed that up in are doing it tough in the Shire, there are plenty of Rio being the highest placing female Olympian in things to be thankful for like clean drinking water. Australians history in the 10,000m event finishing 9th. “Seeing how others cope just to live has made us more determined to keep working hard and being Eloise also competed in her fourth Commonwealth innovative to create new opportunities.” Paul said Games on the Gold Coast in 2018. The Crowther’s well is based in Ogwete, a rural Still training hard and waiting for an opportunity area in Northern Uganda, two hours out of Lira to achieve a qualifying time for Tokyo in 2021 With access and many of these local communities haven’t had Eloise’s greatest legacy is her ‘Love Mercy to clean water access to clean water,with women and children Foundation’ a charity she co-founded after having to walk 5-10 kms to the nearest water meeting Ugandan Olympian and former-child comes the source. soldier Julius Achon. empowerment Eloise said this can take hours, and often the Eloise was moved by his story of triumph over to pursue more water source isn’t clean and shared with livestock. adversity and felt that her troubles with injury for their lives were put in perspective by Julius’ life. She founded beyond the “For young girls, spending time this way means the Love Mercy Foundation in 2009 and has since traditional they have less time for school. With access to clean impacted over 100,000 local Ugandans through roles water comes the empowerment to pursue more health and agriculture programs. for their lives beyond traditional roles. Eloise is committed to seeing change in Uganda “The new Crowthers well works to break the cycle and supporting Julius in his dreams to see his of poverty, benefiting generations to come.” she village prosper and overcome the effects of war said. and poverty. In athletics there are some athletes qualified Local leading educational tourism business owner already with reigning javelin World Champion Paul Crowther and his family through Crowthers Kelsey-Lee Barber, Rio bronze medallist walker coaches and Unearth-Ed are the latest to help in Dane Bird-Smith and runners Jessica Hull Eloise’s vision, recently buying a well in Uganda (5000m), Stewart McSweyn (5000m and which is now operating and used by 500 people from nearby communities. 10000m) and racewalker Jemima Montag selected to the Australian Olympic Team for the Paul said his company is proud to be able to Tokyo Olympics. contribute to a charity like Love Mercy for something we take for granted in Australia -clean With the long layoff from international drinking water. competition Eloise just needs the opportunity to try and make the team-she is already making the Paul has never seen it tougher in his business- most of her opportunities. the coach industry has been one of the hardest hit industries during the Pandemic and schools Photo and article courtesy of John Veage and the haven’t travelled on excursions all year. Leader Newspaper September 16, 2020
PAGE 4 a new journey awaits LEST WE FORGET – REG CHARD
LEST WE FORGET The Reg Chard story epitomises the War Memorials importance to modern Australia
However, the heart and soul of the Memorial is the Commemorative Courtyard; a place where visitors are welcomed by the stark realities of the painful sacrifice
Australians have made while defending freedom. It’s there where the names of every Australian who was killed in war is etched on long rows of bronze panels. It is also the site of the Tomb of the Unknown soldier, the final resting REG CHARD CHARD REG 18 AT ARMY THE JOINED WHEN HE place of an unidentified Australian soldier who in 1993 was ll of the pomp and pageantry for the official repatriated from a First World War cemetery in France. opening of the Australian War Memorial in Visitors to the Memorial should ensure they attend the Canberra had been finalised when 18-year-old emotion-charged Last Post ceremony, which is the daily Private Reg Chard, an apprentice pastry chef salute to the fallen and also to Australians such as Reg Afrom Sydney, commenced his basic infantry training in Chard . . . people who have given their all. November 1941. Australia’s military history is also commemorated in When Charles Bean, Australia’s official war historian Canberra by a series of monuments along Anzac Parade, Unearth-Ed dig in for Ugandan charity mooted the idea for a national war memorial in the 1920s, which leads from the memorial to Parliament House. he thought its purpose should be to commemorate the Visitors can comfortably walk the three kilometre and country’s involvement in the Great War of 1914-18. pause to reflect at sites that honour our troops. However, when the Memorial’s doors were officially The Australian War Memorial is one of many jewels that opened on 11 November 1941, Australian troops were in have made Canberra a renowned mecca for tourists the thick of the action (of what would become known regardless of their interests. Apart from exciting food and as World War II) against the German, Italian and Vichy music festivals, the nation’s capital is home to a long list of French armies in North Africa, Greece, Crete, and Syria. attractions which include Parliament House; the Museum With reports from the frontline documenting an ever- of Democracy (old Parliament House); the National Gallery increasing number of dead and wounded, the Memorial’s of Australia; Questacon: the National Science & Technology Board of Management decided Australians needed the Centre; National Portrait Gallery; Australian National national memorial to be a place where all of its service- Botanic Gardens; National Museum of Australia and many men and women were honoured. more. Anyone who plans to visit these attractions should visit the relevant websites to see whether Coronavirus As the 80th anniversary of the Australian War Memorial’s restrictions could impact on their trip. opening approaches, its function is especially poignant to Reg Chard, who fought courageously against the By Daniel Lane Japanese on the Kokoda Track, Gona, and Sanananda Daniel Lane has written 18 books, including the biographies as a member of the 55th/53rd Infantry Battalion. of Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath and the former world For 97-year-old Reg, it’s important that children appreciate champion boxer, Danny Green. His current project is on the the price his friends paid at such hellholes as Sanananda - Kokoda and the Beachheads campaign and the men who a place that those who survived it spoke of ‘hell’ in a filthy fought in it. swamp on the coast of Papua New Guinea. “I was standing in the middle, Dick Kayess was on the left-hand side of me, and Alan Davidson was on the other side of me,’” he recalled. “Dick said: ‘If we get out of this, the moment I get home I’m going to marry Isabel . . . and I want you to be my best man, Reg’. “I replied: ‘That’s, fine, Dick’. Then, he took one step for- ward and a Japanese sniper [killed him]. Alan Davidson also copped it . . . and I’m standing in the middle.’ “Places like the Australian War Memorial allow for children - and also adults - to learn about the people who gave everything they could for them to have the freedom and opportunities they enjoy. It’s important history, and the great thing about the War Memorial is everything is there; you can get an idea of what the men and women went through.” The Australian War Memorial is Canberra’s most solemn attraction. It contains a world-class museum, a collection of historic aircraft and other weapons, archives, a Discovery Zone which is crammed with interactive displays, a library, and an art gallery with works by some of the nation’s most celebrated artists. UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU PAGE 5 PARLIAMENT HOUSE
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BOOKINGS & DEPOSITS TIME OF TRAVEL - To confirm a quotation, a non-refundable deposit of $50 - $100 per CANBERRA student is required (depending on travel arrangements). Deposits will Canberra is very popular during Term 3, be due within 4 weeks of booking accommodation, or 2 weeks where mainly due to the Snowy Mountains option airfares have been required. that can be included for students. Remember though, if traveling to the snow is not a key driver of your school’s excursion, there are TOUR COSTS considerable savings to be made during Our tours are fully inclusive and the costs are based on students Term 1. Contact Unearth-Ed to get a list covering the cost of teachers. Prices are subject to change due to of the savings your school can make. external influences and/or if there is a change in student/supervisor Parliamentary sitting dates are also a key numbers and ratios. driver for schools, so if this component is a key reason for travelling to Canberra, be sure to check the dates and, more importantly, accommodation availability.
All other destinations advertised are available Save up to for travel all year round. $100 per student Log on to our comprehensive website which by travelling in Term 1! provides all of the details and information you will require when planning your school travel. Contact the Unearth-Ed Team You can also utilise the enquiry form online for more information on 02 9540 0999 or to submit your requirements and obtain a email: [email protected] no-obligation free quote. WWW.UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU
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ITINERARY CANBERRA TOPS THE CHARTS FOR OVERNIGHT SCHOOL EXCURSIONS Be mindful of timing when sending or submitting your ‘wish list’ of attractions so that you are not disappointed if your preferred Don’t just listen to the team from Unearth-Ed attractions are not available for your travel dates. about how great an excursion to Canberra is, listen to Dr Naomi Dale who has been described You should state if you are requiring ‘guided’ or ‘self-guided’ by Garry Watson head of the National Capital tours and ensure you book in to programs at attractions that Education Tourism Project (NCETP) as the only support your curriculum focus. When planning your choice of doctor of school excursion tourism. destinations, remember to contact Unearth-Ed should you Her PhD thesis looked into destination choice for need any further details for any venues. school groups across Australia and found that (in order of importance) travel time, links to ACCOMMODATION curriculum, cost per student and perceived safety were the top four factors when choosing Unearth-Ed offers various types of accommodation - motels, a spot for their overnight school excursion…… cabins, bunkhouses etc - so when booking, try to have some this is why Canberra is on top of everyone’s list! idea of accommodation that your school requires. Also, most accommodation includes a meal package so be sure to enquire Dr Dale said her research illustrated that: “The educational and social value of school excursions whether they will meet any dietary or religious requirements is highly regarded, with many teachers seeing of students. school excursions, or field trips, as integral curriculum components that enhance learning outcomes. It has been argued that school TRANSPORT excursions and field trips provide experiential We can arrange whichever mode of transport you prefer, learning opportunities (both formal and informal) depending on your school’s location. We utilise Virgin Australia that enhance cognitive learning and retention by: and Qantas for your flights (where possible) and various coach • providing experiences of events, places or companies. We also offer bus or coach transport whilst in issues that cannot be otherwise duplicated. Canberra to meet your requirements. Our coach drivers are the • immersing students in a different set of best in the business and will accommodate all your needs. cultural values. • combining leisure with a learning experience that is both directed and meaningful.” When travelling interstate, Unearth-Ed will always utilise seat-belted, fully air conditioned coach transport for your She added: “Canberra, as the National Capital, comfort and safety. Should your school’s excursion require also has a plethora of national institutions that flights, one baggage item of no more than 23kg can be are relevant to a range of curriculum areas checked-in and one carry-on bag per person is allowed - across the full spectrum of grades, and so can further travel details will be provided upon confirmation be considered the pre-eminent educational destination for the school’s market in Australia. of your booking. Schools visit for curriculum areas associated with Civics and Citizenship, Australian History and Science and Technology. Teachers also come INSURANCE for the Art and Culture, Indigenous Culture and Unearth-Ed realises the importance of your students’ well- History and Health and Sport. being whilst travelling away from home and so for all bookings, Recent research indicates Canberra is also the we offer travel insurance as an optional extra. This insurance top spot in Australia for a variety of activities is designed for schools traveling between 1 - 5 nights or 6 - 10 including: attractions of national significance, nights which covers loss of deposits, loss of baggage, additional historic & cultural attractions, cost effective expenses, personal accident and public liability. Further information attractions, cost effective accommodation, may be obtained from our office when you make enquiries access to destination, relevance to studies, ability regarding your excursion requirements. A product disclosure to cater for school groups, safety and novelty.” statement must be read prior to agreeing to travel insurance. For itineraries to cater for curriculum based educational tours outlined in Dr Naomi Dale’s research, please call your friendly Unearth-Ed WHAT TO BRING team member on 9540 0999 or email [email protected]. Ensure you pack accordingly -remember that each student will be responsible for their own belongings so they should be able to manage their individual luggage. Be sure to check with the Unearth-Ed team if your accommodation supplies linen so you can advise the students if sleeping bags / towels / linen are required. Finally, be aware of the time of travel with regards to weather conditions and pack to suit the extremes.
UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU PAGE 7 Changing attitudes and challenging perceptions NOVA, together with Paula Duncan, known for both her success in the Australian film and television industry and passion for supporting people with disability, have worked tirelessly to bring this festival to the world.
The Focus on Ability Film Festival is for people of all talent levels with many first time film makers
taking out major prizes.
Previous years films have been both educational and inspirational and have been viewed in 168 MARTIN WREN MARTIN CEO OF NOVA EMPLOYMENT NOVA OF CEO countries across the world and voted on by over 900,000 people. Feedback from people who have For the 13th consecutive year NOVA Employment presents the viewed the films has shown that these entries Focus on Ability Short Film Festival. This festival asks film makers have the power to change attitudes and challenge to ‘Focus on the Ability’ of people with a disability and tell a story perceptions. on film for the world to view. The 2021 festival is set to be the biggest yet, and our generous sponsors have donated over In 2020, 267 films were entered from 19 countries. $100,000 worth of cash and prizes to encourage film makers and people with disability to tell their stories. The audience capacity is well over 1,000,000 people and continuing to grow, providing unmatched In 2009, CEO of NOVA Employment Martin Wren began the exposure for up and coming film makers and for festival with a belief in the ability of people with disability, and people with disability to bring their message to the the goal of bringing that belief to the world through the medium world. Films are judged by a professional judging of film. Martin recognised the power of film to challenge people’s panel and subject to an online voting process, with fixed beliefs and perceptions about the lives and abilities of people separate prizes for each category. with disability around the world. CANBERRA EXCURSIONS – GARRY WATSON The more things change…
AM GARRY WATSON WATSON GARRY CEO OF NATIONAL CAPITAL EDUCATION TOURISM TOURISM EDUCATION CAPITAL NATIONAL OF CEO PROJECT(NCETP) School excursions today are highly organised with am old enough to remember when school excursions to Canberra were casual affairs. There were only 3 or 4 places to visit: (Old) pre-planning, dietary Parliament House; the Australian War Memorial; the Institute requirements, risk of Anatomy (now the National Film & Sound Archive) and the assessments & minute IRoyal Australian Mint. The bus trip was often longer than the visit! Think about the drive from Western Australian or far north by minute itineraries... Queensland… stopping at every tourism venue along the way … before we had freeways too! Accommodation was rough. Just basic facilities, bunks and BYO sleeping bags. Attractions had plenty of availability, and if you didn’t go today you could go tomorrow… The visit was educational but had little to do with specific classroom learning – the word curriculum was rarely used!
This is a world away from the highly organised school excursions we now expect. The pre-planning, dietary requirements, risk assessments, booking into attractions (and sometimes accommodation houses) 2 years in advance, minute-by-minute itineraries, no late arrivals to attractions due to 10 other schools booked that day, allocated mealtimes to fit with other schools at lodgings, specified recreational time to provide balance in a packed out schedule, air travel versus coach travel, seat belts and speed cameras. Now over 20 educational attractions offer programs with curriculum links, pedagogical learning processes, online resources, and pre and post visit materials all designed to dovetail seamlessly into classroom learning.
The one constant is that school excursions to the National Capital evolve to meet whatever new circumstances. In 2021 more change is on the way. The safety of visiting schools has always been a priority in the National Capital, and COVID-safe excursions require another level of planning, but we are confident schools will be able to travel safely, with suitable protocols implemented by every attraction and business involved with excursions.
I believe 2021 is the year school excursions will return to normal, and despite challenges thrown our way the National Capital always offers outstanding safe learning opportunities, ready and waiting for thousands of students to experience.
UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU PAGE 9 Choose your attractions & options We understand that every school has certain criteria they may need to achieve on their excursion to Canberra. The following attractions provide all your cultural, historical and curriculum requirements in our nation’s Capital. Let us do all the hard work and organise the itinerary, all you have to do is pick the attractions you want to see: Canberra Attractions - (FREE) • Anzac Parade (self-guided walking tour) • Canberra Glassworks • Australian War Memorial (self-guided) (PACER) • Cycle Canberra • Australian National Botanic Gardens • Bricks 4 Kids (day or night) (self-guided tour) • Southern Cross cruises • Canberra Deep Space Communication • National library (guided) Complex • International Golf Centre • National Electoral Education Centre (PACER) • National Archives of Australia (guided) • Government House (PACER) Accommodation Options • High Court of Australia (PACER) • Australian Institute of Sport • Mount Ainslie Lookout • Bush Capital Lodge • National Capital Exhibition • Canberra Carotel • National Portrait Gallery (self-guided tour) • Capital Country Holiday Park • National Gallery of Australia • Camp Cottermouth • National Museum of Australia (PACER) • Canberra Student Lodge • Parliament House (PACER) • Canberra City YHA • Royal Australian Mint • Canberra Park • Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre • Mantra Macarthur • Floriade • Westwood Lodge • Recycling Discovery Hub • Ibis Styles Eaglehawk • Avenue of Flags • Leumeah Lodge • Embassy & High Commission drive • Warrambui • Geoscience • Outward Bound • National Arboretum • Eagle Hawk Park Canberra Day or Evening Attractions • Alivio Tourist Park • Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing • Sundown Villas • Canberra Reptile Zoo • Birrigai • Phillip Ice Skating Centre • Greenhill Centre • Zone 3 Laser Adventure • Ibis Styles Narrabundah • Flip Out Indoor Trampolining • Ibis Tall trees • Australian Institute of Sport (Night Tour) Sydney Attractions • Cockington Green (minimum 40 students) Book with Unearth-Ed and receive a free • National Dinosaur Museum (Dinosaurs at Night Tour) half-day Sydney Sights tour when flying into Sydney • Questacon at Night (minimum 45 students) before continuing onto Canberra. • Zone Ten Pin Bowling Visit any of the below: • Big splash Water Park • Bondi Beach • Mount Stromlo Observatory • Sydney Harbour Bridge • Hoyts • Sydney Opera House • Dendy • Channel 7 Sunrise Studio Canberra Attractions (Entry Fee) • Luna Park (entry fee) • Australian Institute of Sport • Taronga Zoo (entry fee) • Australian National Botanic Gardens • ANZ Stadium (Guided Tour) Official Airline Partner - QANTAS • Australian War Memorial (PACER) • Telstra Tower • Bricks 4 Kids NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHERE YOU • Canberra Reptile Zoo WANT TO GO…. • Cockington Green what’s the next step? • CSIRO Discovery • Choose your dates • Mount Stromlo • Choose your attractions • Mulligans Flat • Choose your accommodation • Woodland Sanctuary • Establish number of students & teachers • National Dinosaur Museum (Standard Day Tour) • Establish your transportation needs • National Film and Sound • Consider booking Travel Insurance • National Museum of Australia (Program) • Give us a call or email your information • National Portrait Gallery (Program) • We will provide you with a free quote • National Zoo & Aquarium • On mutual agreement we will book your • Old Parliament House whole excursion • Perisher Valley Resort • We will send you a deposit request to • Questacon secure your accommodation and flights • Ski Co (where required) • The Big Issue • We will send you a tour pack with your • Outward Bound final invoice, all final information • Hoyts required and itinerary • Dendy A New Journey Awaits ...
PAGE 10 a new journey awaits DESTINATION CANBERRA Destination Canberra > 5 days from $530 Day One. Avoid the rush, travel in • Cockington Green • National Dinosaur Museum term 4 & save! • Check into Accommodation • Canberra Reptile Zoo (night activity) ↓ Inclusions. Day Two. Accommodation • Parliament House Linen • Australian War Memorial All Meals (breakfast, lunch • High Court & dinner) • Museum of Australian Democracy Attraction Entry Fees • Zone 3 Laser Tag / Rock climbing (Night activities)
Day Three. Day Four. Day Five. • The Big Issue at accommodation • Day at the snowfields • Check out of accommodation after breakfast (Perisher, Selwyn or • Canberra Deep Space Centre • The Royal Australian Mint Thredbo) • National Portrait Gallery • National Zoo & Aquarium • Includes Transport • Questacon • Australian Institute Of Sport + Snow Jacket, Pant • Depart Canberra • National Dinosaur Museum / and Boot hire Ice Skating (Night Activities)
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UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU PAGE 11 PLACE STATE ZONE Adelaide SA 3 Albury NSW 1 Darwin 3969 Alice Springs NT 6 Brisbane QLD 3 Bendigo VIC 2 PLACE STATE ZONE Coober Pedy SA 5 Adelaide SA 3 Cairns QLD 6 Darwin NT 7 Albury NSWCairns 2533 1 Darwin 3969 Eucla WA 6 Goondiwindi QLD 2 Alice Springs NT 6 Hay NSW 2 Brisbane QLDTownsville 21873 Lismore NSW 3 Meekatharra WA 8 Bendigo VIC 2 Melbourne VIC 2 Coober Pedy SA 5 Mount Gambier SA 3 Alice Springs Maryborough QLD 3 2690 Cairns QLD 6 Newcastle NSW 1 Rockhampton 1575 Perth WA 7 Darwin NT 7 Cairns 2533 Roxby Downs SA 4 Eucla WA 6Maryborough 1468 Rockhampton QLD 4 Meekatharra ELIGIBILITY Sydney NSW 1 4436 Goondiwindi QLD 2 Townsville QLD 5 Coober Pedy Hay NSW Goondiwindi2 909 To be eligible for the rebate, students must 2003 Brisbane 1207 Townsville 2187 Lismore NSW 3 ZONE DISTANCE $ Lismore 1037 be enrolled with a school (that is a registered 1 150-499 $20.00 MeekatharraRoxby WA 8 Eucla Downs education provider) 150 kilometres or more 2 500-999 $30.00 2684 Melbourne1690 VIC 2 3 1000-1499 $60.00 Perth 3854 Mount GambierHay SA510 3 away from the Canberra GPO. Students must 4 1500-1999 $100.00 Adelaide Newcastle 430 Alice Springs 5 2000-2499 $150.00 Maryborough1193 QLD Sydney 3 286 also be part of a school excursion2690 group whose 6 2500-2999 $200.00 7 3000-3999 $310.00 Newcastle NSWAlbury 3391 Rockhampton 1575 Bendigo Canberra principal purpose for travelling to Canberra 8 4000 + $340.00 PLACE STATE ZONE Perth 649WA 7 Mount Adelaide SA 3 RoxbyGambier Downs SA Melbourne 4 667 is to enhance student learning in civics and Albury NSW 1 1100 Darwin 3969 Maryborough 1468 Alice Springs NT 6 Rockhampton QLD 4 Meekatharra citizenship that aligns with the Australian Brisbane QLD 3 Sydney NSW 1 4436 Bendigo VIC 2 Townsville QLD 5 Curriculum. Coober Pedy SA 5 Coober Pedy PACER ZONES Goondiwindi 909 Cairns QLD 6 PACER ZONES Hobart 1369 2003 Brisbane 1207 Darwin NT 7 CairnsREQUIREMENTS 2533 Eucla WA 6 ZONE DISTANCE $ Lismore 1037 Goondiwindi QLD 2 1 150-499 $20.00 To qualify for PACER, a school excursionRoxby is Hay NSW 2 Townsville 2187 Eucla Downs Lismore NSW 3 2 500-999 $30.00 required to visit three of the four mandatory1690 Meekatharra WA 8 2684 Melbourne VIC 2 3 1000-1499 $60.00 Perth 3854 national institutions. These are: Mount Gambier SA 3 4 1500-1999 $100.00 Alice Springs Adelaide Hay 510 Maryborough QLD 3 2690 • Parliament House (including taking a guided Newcastle 430 Newcastle NSW 1 5 2000-2499 $150.00 Rockhampton 1575 1193 Sydney 286 Perth WA 7 6 2500-2999 $200.00 educational tour, and wherever possible, Roxby Downs SA 4 Maryborough 1468 Rockhampton QLD 4 Meekatharra7 3000-3999 $310.00 participating in a Parliamentary Education Albury 339 Canberra Sydney NSW 1 4436 Bendigo 8 4000 + $ 0.00 Townsville QLD 5 34 Office Program and meeting their local 649 Coober Pedy Goondiwindi 909 Mount 2003 Member/Senator);Brisbane 1207 Gambier Melbourne 667 1100 ZONE DISTANCE $ Lismore 1037 1 150-499 $20.00 Roxby • The Australian War Memorial (including Eucla Downs 2 500-999 $30.00 2684 1690 booking an education program or self-guided 3 1000-1499 $60.00 Perth 3854 PACER4 1500-1999 $100.00 subsidy Hay 510 tour); Adelaide Newcastle 430 5 2000-2499 $150.00 1193 Sydney 286 Did you know6 2500-2999 student $200.00 groups travelling to Canberra may be • The Museum of Australian Democracy and/ 7 3000-3999 $310.00 Albury 339 PACER ZONES eligible for a student rebate? Bendigo or the CanberraNational Electoral Education Centre Hobart 1369 8 4000 + $340.00 649 Mount The Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) program Gambier InMelbourne the event 667 that a mandatory institution is fully 1100 provides rebates for students in Years 4-12 to visit national booked, we require evidence of this in writing, institutions in Canberra as a practical component of their civics then a school can request to attend one of the and citizenship education. following non-mandatory national institutions: Schools must meet certain eligibility criteria suchPACER as being ZONES located • GHobartovernment 1369 House 150 kms and over from Canberra and the tour group must visit • High Court of Australia Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, the Museum of • National Archives of Australia Australian Democracy and/or the National Electoral Education Centre. Education programs at these institutions help to provide • National Portrait Gallery students with practical understanding of our democratic system. • National Museum of Australia Visit the PACER program website at www.pacer.org.au/to find out School excursion groups are encouraged to visit more. other national civic institutions whilst in Canberra. OBJECTIVE Schools are encouraged to apply early, as The Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) Program applications for funding will be dealt with in order of receipt. There is a limited amount of supports students’ on-site learning about national democratic, funding available for PACER excursions each historical and cultural institutions in Canberra in order to improve year so applying as early as possible will help their understanding of Australian democracy. The intent is for young ensure access to funding as funds are less people to complete school with the skills they need to succeed as likely to have been exhausted. A waiting list active and involved citizens. All PACER approved national institutions is created in the case of cancellations, should provide educational programs that directly align to the Australian funding be expended. Curriculum. Not all excursions to Canberra are eligible for PACER, so be suure to read the guidelines carefully before submitting your application. REBATES The PACER Program provides some financial assistance for students 200+ Student Coach Driver Full Room Style: 4-6 Ensuite Linen, Pilllows Bunk Room Beds Per Room Facilities and Towels Provided in Years 4-12 across Australia to travel to Canberra. The rebate is a Capacity F.O.C Catering subsidy paid direct to schools once they have met program eligibility and requirements and is not intended to cover all travel costs. This payment is GST free and must be used to subsidise the cost of travel to Canberra for individual students.
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200+ Student Coach Driver Full Room Style: 4-6 Ensuite Linen, Pilllows Capacity F.O.C Catering Bunk Room Beds Per Room Facilities and Towels Provided LEUMEAHLEUMEAH LODGELODGE + Private three-way ensuite bathrooms Leumeah Lodge is our purpose built group accommodation + Individually controlled air conditioning facility located in Gold Creek + 200 person dining room with hot and cold buffet Village, Nicholls. Walking distance to Cockington Green + Two large onsite common rooms Gardens and the National Dinosaur Museum and a 20 + Free teacher access to WiFI and laundry facilities minute drive to Canberra’s main OUROUR LOCATIONLOCATION attractions. The spacious room
GOLD CREEK TOURIST COCKINGTON GREEN GARDENS configurations can accommodate PRECINCT NATIONAL DINOSAUR MUSEUM CANBERRA WALK-IN AVAIRY 296 students, 37 supervisors and CANBERRA REPTILE ZOO 7 coach captains.
BARTON HWY Leumeah Lodge is a 20 minute drive to Canberra’s main attractions.
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MUSEUM OF PARLIAMENT AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY HOUSE Stay at Leumeah Lodge by booking today! NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA [email protected] | 02 6152 8388
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BUSHBUSH CAPITALCAPITAL LODGELODGE + Shared bathroom facilities with Bush Capital Lodge is our award separate supervisor bathrooms winning group accommodation facility located in a beautiful + 90 person dining room bush setting on O’Connor Ridge. Located 10 minutes from all of + Outdoor play spaces available Canberra’s main attractions and walking distance to the + Shared common spaces Australian Insitute of Sport. + Free teacher accessOUROUR to WiFI LOCATIONLOCATION and laundry facilities The two accommodation
buildings can cater for groups COCKINGTON GREEN GARDENS GOLD CREEK TOURIST NATIONAL DINOSAUR MUSEUM PRECINCT CANBERRA WALK-IN AVAIRY of up to 200 people in bunk style CANBERRA REPTILE ZOO accommodation.
BARTON HWY Bush Capital Lodge is a 10 minute drive to Canberra’s main attractions.
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MUSEUM OF PARLIAMENT AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY HOUSE NATIONAL GALLERY OF Stay at Bush Capital Lodge by booking today! AUSTRALIA [email protected] | 02 6152 8389
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UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU PAGE 15 WE BELIEVE KIDS DESERVE TO BE TREATED LIKE CUSTOMERS TOO! Which is why Capital Country Holiday Park is one of the best accommodation provider for your Canberra school excursion.
EYES ON THE NIGHT SKY
Exclusive to Capital Country Holiday Park Eyes On The Night Sky is a special astronomy program run on-site.
www.capitalcountryholidaypark.com.au [email protected] 02 6230 3433
HOT LUNCHES DELIVERED FRESH!
Brekky was a while back, Couldn't face this mornings pancake stack, Nothing to eat from my day pack.
The tour is long with hours to go, Energy falls, I'm starting to go slow, Can't remember what I'm s'pose to know.
A soggy sandwich doesn't hit the spot, I need something fresh and hot, Served from this morning's steaming pot.
Chicken casserole or Shepherd's pie, The hunger pains say goodbye. Even better it's not deep fry.
Healthy hearty hot food to eat, The menu is quite complete, Happy kids a mighty feat!
MORNING & AFTERNOON TEA AVAILABLE
[email protected] 1300 046 633 (1300 0GOODFOOD)
PAGE 16 a new journey awaits DIRECTORY Canberra Student Lodge STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Canberra Student Lodge is a purpose-built student accommodation venue in the heart of Belconnen, with quick and easy access to all major tourist attractions. With 75 apartments over three levels, the one to three bedroom apartments offer sophisticated and secure accommodation, making it the ideal home away from home. Our qualified chefs understand the importance of mealtimes and pride themselves in designing nutritional and tasty dishes.
Accommodation Apartment access is easy with keycard entry. These are reprogrammable if misplaced. Comfortable beds with quality inner spring mattresses. Kitchenette, including fridge and convection microwave, television, WIFI, bathroom, study desks, heating and cooling in all apartments. All linen is provided. Teachers are twin share or have the option of single supplement. Teachers enjoy free tea/coffee making facilities. Coach captains stay FOC.
Catering
Nutritional, fully catered meal packages are available, include breakfast, hot or cold lunches and delicious dinners. Special dietary requirements are catered for by out experienced and qualified chefs. Morning tea, afternoon tea and supper are available upon request.
Facilities 24-hour onsite senior residents. Self-service laundry. In-hours security surveillance. 29 basement car parking spaces. High speed internet access. Meeting rooms. Gym Billiard room.
www.canberrastudentlodge.com.au | [email protected] | 0407 208 028
UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU PAGE 17 EAGLEHAWK PARK Nestled between gentle hills, Eaglehawk Holiday Park Eaglehawk Park offers a lunch delivery service to offers the ideal country escape to stay and enjoy the simplify the school’s day. A simple matter of many sporting facilities, arts, crafts, sites and festivals nominating the location and time and the lunch of Canberra and the surrounding areas whilst being will be made fresh and delivered. just 10 minutes drive to the heart of the National Capital and in close proximity to all major attractions. The Facility Eaglehawk Park features 2 tennis courts, a playground, Eaglehawk Holiday Park recognises the difficulty and a swimming pool and is able to offer a range schools and operators face in finding safe, purpose- of evening activities, movie nights and educational built accommodation for school groups planning to experiences to further compliment your group’s stay. visit Canberra’s many attractions. Eaglehawk Holiday Park is under new management Accommodation and committed to your safety and comfort. Cabin The Park has constructed a number of dorm style style accommodation has been completely gutted facilities to cater for the demand. Facilities range and renovated; it now sleeps up to 7 people. Lodge from basic 4-bed dorms with shared bathrooms and function centre have also been refurbished in through to dorms with their own en-suites. Teachers, 2020 and now has a dedicated common area, just of course, have dedicated rooms. The biggest facility like Brumby lodge. We focus on delivering you a also includes a large central common area. positive and memorable experience. We encourage you to return again and again. In addition to dorms, the Park offers cabin-style accommodation for school groups. Each cabin can ADDRESS: sleep up to 6 people and includes a TV, kitchenette 1246 Federal Hwy, Sutton NSW 2620 and of course a bathroom. This has been a popular option for smaller groups. EMAIL: [email protected] School Group Menu WEB: The Park has placed great effort into its food service eaglehawkpark.com.au to ensure a positive experience. The menu has been PHONE: developed to include a variety of meals each day 02 6241 6411 to avoid food-boredom.
PAGE 18 a new journey awaits DIRECTORY
Westwood Lodge Canberra is the perfect venue for your school, sporting team or group visits to Canberra. Set in the beautiful Murrumbidgee Valley, the two-storey lodge is 15 minutes from Parliament House and all major national capital attractions.
Part of a 200-hectare working farm, Westwood Lodge Canberra can accommodate up to 60 WESTWOOD LODGE CANBERRA students in dormitory style rooms. Teachers have 244 Kambah Pool Road separate upper level ensuite rooms, some with Kambah ACT 2902 television facilities. T 02 6231 5959 or 0450 244 991 E [email protected] Each booking will have exclusive use of the Lodge during their stay, making supervision easy. www.lyh.org.au
UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU PAGE 19 ACCOMODATION
Discover one of Canberra’s newest hotels
Experience the all-new Mantra MacArthur Hotel, featuring twin share rooms, on-site local’s favourite Podilato Restaurant, fully-equipped gymnasium, 24 hour Reception and secure access floors. Stay right in the action, only five minutes from the CBD and less than ten minutes from attractions such as Parliament House, Questacon and AIS.
To book, call (02) 6243 2510 or email [email protected]
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Discover it is advisable to out t your group before arrival in the snow. the natural wonders of the Earth including Australian minerals, amethyst caves and polished stones. Rummage through our tumbled gem pit, crack open your own quartz 1800 686 125 geode, or view the huge range of fossil fish, ammonites, and meteorites for sale. 18001800 686 686 125 125 [email protected] 686 125 Day Tours: 10 am - 5 pm | Night Tours: 5pm - 10 pm [email protected]@bigpond.net.au [email protected] Bradley St Cooma NSW 2630 Cooma Since 1987 Bookings are essential | Conditions apply 32 Bradley St Cooma NSW 2630 CoomaCooma Since Since 1987 1987 Behind32 Bradley McDonald’s St in Cooma Cooma. NSW 2630 Coomaskico.com.au Since 1987 BehindBehind32 Bradley McDonald’s McDonald’s Stin in Cooma. Cooma Cooma. NSW 2630 skico.com.auskico.com.au Gold Creek Village, Canberra 02 6230 2655 Behind McDonald’s in Cooma. skico.com.au www.nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au DIRECTORY
SCHOOL GROUPS PICNIC AREA › Picnic tables located close to coach parking FROM 6:30PM › School morning/afternoon tea/lunch packs available for students › See the Village illuminated › Minimum of 40 students › Large range of low price souvenirs › Steam train ride included › School Discovery Sheets and F.O.C for Students — Pre-order essential › Bookings essential
Open 7 days 9.30am – 5:00pm (last admission 4:15pm) • [email protected] • Free call 1800 627 273 For more Educational Information on our International Buildings and their countries, visit cockingtongreen.com.au
An experience for kids!
Session times Monday to Sunday inclusive: 10.00am -12.00 midday & 1.30pm till 3.30pm After School Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 4.00pm till 5.30pm Evenings Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 8.00pm till 10.00pm Friday Night Disco: 8.30pm till 10.30pm Cost: All sessions $15 includes skate hire
UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU PAGE 21 Discover how coins are made. See the factory, strike a coin and learn about Australia’s coin history.
Free entry | Free tours | Free parking | Shop | Cafe
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm Weekends & Public Holidays 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
Our school tours focus on key elements of the galleries and discuss geological time scales, Australia’s prehistory, paleontological methods, climactic changes and events, and rise of the mega-fauna that followed the dinosaur extinction.
Guided tours tailored for primary and secondary students Standard, premium and night tours Programs last a minimum of 90 minutes Over 50% of the gallery exhibits have been upgraded in 2019-20 New dinosaur garden in 2020 Undercover decks for lunches Gift shop houses Canberra’s largest collection of crystals, minerals and fossils as well as dino gifts Walking distance to Cockington Green Gardens and Leumeah Lodge
Day Tours: 10 am - 5 pm | Night Tours: 5pm - 10 pm Bookings are essential | Conditions apply
GoldGo Creek Village, Canberra 02 6230 2655 1300 652 020 [email protected] www.nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au ramint.gov.au
PAGE 22 a new journey awaits Spark your students’ curiosity and discover the science behind our world at Questacon!
SELF-GUIDED GALLERY EXPERIENCE Examine the similarities and differences between humans and machines with Born or Built? Our Robotic Future, the exhibition. Visit the Fundamental gallery and explore classic science in a new way. Feel the force of an earthquake, let lightning spark your imagination and wonder at the grandeur of the universe in Awesome Earth.
In Q Lab you’ll observe, question and experiment! Watch live demonstrations with Questacon’s science communicators, be entertained with our Spectacular Science Shows performed by the Questacon Excited Particles and marvel at our newest exhibition – Mars! DID YOU KNOW?
QUESTACON SHOP Live availability and booking requests The Questacon Shop features a wide range of classic science for Questacon can be completed online. products students can take home and enjoy. Delivery and click and Visit bookcanberraexcursions.com.au collect orders are also available. Visit www.questacon.edu.au for more information.
EVENING EXPERIENCES
The Q by Night program offers groups a personally guided Programs and activities listed adventure through Questacon. A visit to the Questacon Shop are subject to availability and is included as part of the Q by Night experience. Admission fees may change at short notice due apply and bookings are essential. to COVID-19 restrictions.
DINNERS AT QUESTACON Questacon – The National Science Atomic Catering offers fresh, nutritional and delicious meal and Technology Centre options for all school groups visiting Questacon. Complete your King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600 General enquiries – 02 6270 2800 night with a unique dining experience, freshly prepared by our experienced chefs and catering to all dietary requirements. Group bookings Email [email protected] T 02 6270 2893
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UNEARTH-ED.COM.AU PAGE 23 THE BIG ISSUE CLASSROOM In Canberra! The Big Issue Classroom provides school groups with real-life insights into homelessness and disadvantage. Include a Classroom workshop in your Parliament and Civics tours to Canberra to help your students ask the big questions in our nation’s capital. Capital Country Holiday Park is the leading • How are we connected? accommodation and catering specialist in school and sport • Are all people treated fairly? group excursions to our nation’s capital. • What are my needs? What do I want? • Can I make a difference now? ACCOMMODATION • How does social inclusion strengthen democracy? - Teacher Cabins located next to student cabins, ideal for “keeping an eye” on students STUDENTS WILL: - All cabins have ensuite bathrooms, reverse cycle air conditioning and bar fridges • Participate in interactive learning activities - All towels and linen provided that spark discussion about fairness and - Detailed room allocations and park maps provided to schools so they can assign diversity, needs and wants, happiness and wellbeing students to rooms prior to arrival • Be inspired by the story of someone CATERING A LEARNING who has faced disadvantage - All-inclusive breakfast buffet including daily specials • Discuss the importance of living in a - Hot or cold lunch options delivered fresh to your venue EXPERIENCE THAT supportive and connected community - A wide range of dinner options to suit all tastes from Aussie Roast & BBQ to Mexican cuisine MAKES A DIFFERENCE • Break down stereotypes about people - Flexible meal times to suit your itinerary experiencing homelessness and - Comprehensive catering for allergies and dietary requirements disadvantage AVAILABLE WORKSHOPS • Be encouraged to take positive action Led by skilled facilitators, The Big Issue Classroom offers in their own lives and communities ACTIVITIES / FACILITIES age-appropriate workshops for school students visiting Canberra. All workshops contain links to the national Workshops run for one hour and are held at a central location in - Conference rooms with a range of audio / visual equipment and software curriculum and are supported by resource Canberra. The content of each workshop has been developed to materials which are made available to - Extra Large jumping pillow, tennis court, putt putt, volley ball, basketball ring meet the needs of different year groups: teachers after the session. and swimming pool • Finding Belonging: - Large Fire pit Explorations of Disadvantage and Homelessness. THE FEEDBACK FROM BOTH CHILDREN AND Tailored for years 5 and 6 - Interactive, educational programs exclusive to CCHP: “Creating Drama, Eyes In TEACHERS HAS BEEN REALLY GREAT. IT IS • Discussions about Homelessness and Disadvantage. OBVIOUS“ TO ME THAT EVERYONE IS GAINING The Night Sky” Tailored for years 7 to 12 GREATER AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY ON THE CONTACT US Find further information at: www.thebigissue.org.au ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS AND THAT IS SUCH A 47 Bidges Road, Sutton VALUABLE THING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. WORKSHOP COSTS P: 02 6230 3433 Paul, City Camp Co-ordinator, $310 + GST (2018 onwards) ” Doxa Youth Foundation E: [email protected] Please note that a 10% discount applies for bookings of three or more sessions W: www.capitalcountryholidaypark.com.au HOW TO BOOK SUMMARY Call 02 8332 7200 or email [email protected]
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ACITIVITY ROOMS, SPORTS FACILITIES, INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS The Big Issue is Australia’s leading social enterprise, best known for The Big Issue magazine. Homeless and disadvantaged vendors have sold REVERSE CYCLE AIRCONDITIONING IN ALL ROOMS The Big Issue on Australian streets for 21 years, earning more than $27 million.
ENSUITE BATHROOMS IN ALL ROOMS In 2009, The Big Issue Classroom was launched to engage the next generation about social issues. More than 100,000 students have ALL TOWELS AND LINEN PROVIDED now participated in a Classroom session.
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