11–16Crew November Handbook 2018 Wentworth to Waikerie Major Sponsor www.mightyriverrun.org.au 1 Contents 3 Welcome to the 2018 Mighty River Run 4 The Difference you Make 5 Event Details 6 A Few Important Things to Know 8 Your Guide to Fundraising 9 Fundraising Online...But How? 10 Helpful Tools to Get the Word Out 11 Fundraising: Break it Down 12 Holding an Event 13 Other Tips and Ideas 14 Cool Stuff up for Grabs 15 Contact and Sponsors 2 Welcome A Message from JR, Russell and Snowy We came up with the idea of the Mighty River Run in 2007, to to the 2018 make a difference to the lives of kids and their families in South Australia. We are delighted to see that through the help of Mighty people like you, the event continues to grow and have such a positive impact on the Novita community. It’s also been great to River Run! be able to meet amazing crews, like yours – we certainly couldn’t do it without you. If this is your first Mighty River Run, welcome aboard! If you are Firstly, thank you for registering to be part of this year’s Mighty back for another year, thank you for your continued support. River Run – a fun and social 6-day boating adventure on the This event is what it is because of you, so keep up the good work, spectacular Murray River! have fun and enjoy your fundraising! This iconic event, brought to Novita by our dedicated event This year promises to be an exciting event supporting SA kids, Patrons, John Riddell (JR), Jason ‘Snowy‘ Carter and Russell Ebert, teens and young adults living with disability. Let’s join together is now in its 12th year. The Mighty River Run is Novita’s biggest to make this Mighty River Run the biggest and best one ever! fundraiser and over the years funds raised through the event have helped to support tens of thousands of kids, teens and Cheers young adults living with disability in South Australia. This is an incredible achievement and I would like to say a special thank JR, Russell and Snowy you to those crews who have been supporting this event for many years. The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has brought about transformational change for the disability sector. This means the last year has seen a lot of change for Novita. It is so vitally important that people living with disability have access to the services they need to lead fulfilling lives within their local community, and we want to help more people access our innovative supports, services and equipment, closer to home. One of our primary focuses has been on the expansion of our regional services. Last year we officially opened hubs in Whyalla and Port Lincoln, in May we opened a new hub in Murray Bridge and exciting plans are underway for Broken Hill. With a surge in demand for disability services through the NDIS we are able to respond by expanding our scope of services in regional areas whilst still being supported by Novita’s specialists in Adelaide. We’re committed to ensuring Novita kids, teens and young adults have access to and receive the very best support, and can choose services that are tailored for their particular needs. This could not have been achieved without your valuable ongoing support, so again, thank you. Enjoy the run in November and I will see you there! Kind regards Greg Ward Chief Executive Officer 3 The difference In the next 12 months alone, you make it is projected that there will be a 22.8%* increase in young people About Novita in regional areas living with disability Novita provides child development, rehabilitation and disability services to more than 2,500 young people living with disability, needing our help. as well as support for their families and carers. We support * NDIS Market Position Statement - SA June 2016 kids, teens and young people throughout their childhood and adolescent years, in Adelaide, regional South Australia and beyond. Our aim is to help all children and young people living with disability to enjoy every aspect of their lives – whether at home, at kindergarten, primary or high school, in the playground or on the sports field – and allow them to discover their full potential. Through support from amazing people like you, and our broader work with families and communities, Novita’s life-changing services have a direct impact on thousands of South Australians. The impact of your fundraising The funds you raise will help the expansion of services to meet the growing community need, with new regional hubs in Murray Bridge and Broken Hill, as well as extending our range of rehabilitation services at our regional hubs in Port Lincoln and Whyalla. Together, we can change the lives of thousands of South Australian kids and their families just like Chloe. Meet Chloe Chloe is a beautiful and determined girl who lives with cerebral palsy. When Chloe first started with Novita, her mobility and speech was minimal. But gradually, Chloe built relationships with her therapists and she was able to train her muscles to use a knife and fork, to walk and talk. “These are all fantastic improvements for Chloe, building her confidence, muscle strength and giving her new skills. And none of this would have been possible without Novita and the generous support of people like you.” says Tim, Chloe’s dad. 4 Event details WENTWORTH TO WAIKERIE The Route WENTWORTH TO WAIKERIE WENTWORTH Sunday 11 November SN 11 NO Opening night dinner at Crown Hotel Crown Hotel First night at Wentworth NIGHT Monday 12 November Wentworth Lunch on the side of the river On to Neds Corner Station for the night Tuesday 13 November MON 12 NO Lunch at Devils Elbow STATION On to Customs House for the night LUNCH By the River Dinner at the Woolshed Brewery, Renmark NIGHT Wednesday 14 November Neds Corner Lunch at Renmark Club On to Loxton for the night TES 1 NO Thursday 15 November LUNCH Devils Elbow Lunch at Kingston on Murray Finish at Waikerie NIGHT Customs House Final night dinner at Caudo Vineyard CUST Friday 16 November HOUSE Breakfast Waikerie Holiday Park WED 1 NO Head home LUNCH Renmark Club NIGHT LOXTON At oton THRS 1 NO LUNCH ingston on urray FINAL Caudo ineyard NIGHT Waikerie WAIKERIE FRI 1 NO BREAKFAST Waikerie Holiday Park 5 A few important things to know Your registration at a glance: Included in fee: Not included in fee: • Campsite accommodation at each overnight stop, including • Refreshments over and above what is supplied at meal times Wentworth on the first night. Participants need to bring their • Fuel (Novita will coordinate fuel collection at each overnight own swags stop). This will be invoiced to each captain at the conclusion • Breakfasts, lunches and dinners of the event • Non-alcoholic beverages at breakfast and lunch. • Jerry cans Participants pay for own drinks during dinner • Additional activities • Entertainment and day activities during the event • Transport of boat, crew and equipment to and from Wentworth • Novita event management • Marine radio • Transport of your bedding and personal items along the • Fishing equipment route (no vehicles or alcohol) • Camping and sleeping gear • An event polo shirt for each registered crew member • Upgraded accommodation i.e. cabin style bedding, can be • Security for boats at each overnight mooring supplied on request (costs apply). Linen will be provided • Shuttle service for nominated crew member to enable car with upgraded accommodation and trailer drop off – Waikerie to Wentworth • Water sport equipment (no powered water pumps permitted) • Storage of cars and trailers at Waikerie. • Clothing, personal products, towels etc. Activities and Entertainment Boat Requirements A fun range of activities are planned to keep you entertained both Each boat is required to be seaworthy, as legislated by the on and off the water. This is included within your registration fee. Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. In addition As the event draws closer we will share with you if you need to boats must be registered for the duration of the 2018 event. consider any special extras such as dress ups. The vessel needs to be at least 4m in length, and must be capable of cruising at a minimum of 30km/h in mild conditions. Wave runners, jet skis and other personal powered water craft are not permitted on the Mighty River Run. Boats must carry the minimum regulated safety equipment that is required within the Murray River as legislated by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. Each boat must also carry the following: • Four fenders • Suitable tow-line (min of 20m) • Mooring ropes • Two plastic jerry cans (not required to carry on-board boat) • First aid kit • Fire extinguisher • Suitable boat insurance and public liability cover. 6 Some more things to know… Additional Crew Fuel Boats must be surveyed to carry all passengers attending the At each overnight stop crews will have an opportunity to pre-order event, and also carry sufficient safety equipment equal to the fuel for the following day. Fuel ordered can be collected by number of people on the boat. An administration fee ($100) will a designated crew member either that night or the following be charged where people are interchanged with original crew morning prior to the Captain’s Briefing. The Novita event crew members during the event, regardless of the number of days will advise when and where collection will occur. they participate. Fuel containers must be emptied prior to departure on that day’s Fishing Licences travel and returned to the fuel collection site.