| Handicamp Coordination Committee Rotary District 9460 | H A N D I C A M P 2 0 0 8
A District 9460 Annual Community Services Project Hosted in 2008 by the Rotary Club of Mandurah |
At Alfred Hines Children’s Seaside Home (Point Peron, Rockingham)
Sunday 13th April to Saturday 19th April 2008
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Mandurah What are we asking Rotary Clubs for?· Rotary Mandurah as host of Handicamp 2008 for District 9460 needs your club to nominate (suggest someone) and sponsor (pay for) an adult person with physical and/or intellectual disabilities (camper) to attend Handicamp, and/or · Nominate and hopefully sponsor a person (Rotarian or otherwise) to be a carer at Handicamp 2008, and/or · Sponsor (only) a camper or carer to attend Handicamp 2008. What is Handicamp?Handicamp is foremost an opportunity every year for up to twenty four 18 to around 38 year old adult people with mild to moderate intellectual or physical challenges to enjoy fun and fellowship, to grow through new experience, and to involve themselves in a range of activities they might not normally partake. Secondly, it provides respite to their normal carers, who most commonly are family members. Handicamp is an opportunity for Rotarians and others in our communities to push outside their normal bounds by acting as a one on one carer during the week long camp. Finally, Handicamp is an opportunity to further develop Club spirit and membership cohesion, particularly the host Club, by enabling the true satisfaction of involvement with a group with an excellent reason for being. Handicamp has a history of 16 years, with about 404 campers attending. Although Handicamp is a District 9460 annual recurring project, it is hosted on a rotating basis by constituent clubs. This year, the Handicamp Coordination Committee has been formed to manage the perpetuation of Handicamp. Every camper is matched with a full time, generally inexperienced, but always voluntary live in carer. It is the sole responsibility of the carer, with support from the camp coordinator, camp nurse and other experienced carers to ensure the welfare of the camper and do everything in their power to see they have a great experience. The entire cost of Handicamp is funded by the clubs in the district, though sponsorship may be sought from other Rotary Clubs willing to assist. Want to know more? – Call Geoff Inman on (08) 9844-1995 (h) or (04) 2783-5337 (m). Where is the campsite and what are its features | Alfred Hines Children’s Seaside Home Located at 1 Hymus Street Point Peron. Entry near the corner of Hymus Street and Esplanade. Features include a mix of single, double and dormitory style rooms. The property has recently been extensively upgraded with the assistance of the Rotary Club of Rockingham. It is situated adjacent to Mangles Bay, a very safe water environment. Camp Manager in emergency only: Ron 9535-3384. | What are the forms for in the Application package and how do we get copies? | Form A: Background and other information solely for the Rotary Club. Form B: Form B: Information for the camper nominee that should be given to them for keeping. Form C: Form C: Information for the carer nominee that should be given to them for keeping. Form D: Form D: Camper nomination form that must be endorsed by the camper nominee and Rotarian interviewer. Form E: Form E: Carer nomination form that must be endorsed by the carer nominee and Rotarian interviewer. Form F: Carer police clearance form. You can photocopy the forms, email Brad Reed on b.reed@bigpond.net.au and ask for copies in PDF format, or see below for links (PDF). | Who can you call for information? | The camp generally: Jane Field 9582 7655 (h) 0417 837 729 (m) Camp nurse: Sue Bennett 9844-1995 (h) Ideas to find campers and carers: Geoff Inman 9844-1995 (h) Completing forms and finance: Brad Reed 9582 7655 (h) 0417 900 752 (m) Camp leader for the week: Sharyee Hayes 9733-5361 (h) | What to do if your club wants to host a future Handicamp | Every year, the Handicamp host Rotary Club changes. It is the task of the host club to manage every aspect of Handicamp except the nomination and sponsorship process, camp week leadership, camp nurse care. The host club is assisted in the form of systems and advice by the Handicamp Coordination Committee (a group separate from the host club and being a District 9460 Community Directorate committee). If your club is interested, contact Brad Reed on 0417 900 752 (m). | How much does it cost to sponsor a camper or carer? | It costs $395 each for both a camper and a carer. Cheque must be payable to the RC Mandurah. | Can we nominate a camper without sponsoring them? What about a carer? | No. If your club nominates a camper, then they must also be sponsored. Suggestion – try working in partnership with another Rotary club. Because male carers in particular are difficult to ‘find’ it is OK to only nominate a carer without sponsoring them. | When must all nomination forms be returned and where? | All fully completed nomination forms must be returned by no later than 4 March (by post or scanned & emailed as a PDF file) along with payment to Brad Reed, Handicamp 2008, 14 Leighton Road East Halls Head 6210. Email b.reed@bigpond.net.au. Late forms cannot be accepted because of the need to match campers and carers (numbers and gender) and advise acceptance ASAP after the closing date. |
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