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BIVOUAC OUTDOOR

EXPEDITIONSExtraordinary, student-led

journeys for secondary schools

1. WHAT DO COSTS COVER?Costs cover return flights, comprehensive travel insurance, all in-country costs (i.e. food, accommodation, transport for the entirety of the trip), all pre-departure meetings and student training courses, teacher training and travel costs, an experienced Antipodeans Leader, 24-hour back-up, safety and support. It does not include visas and vaccination expenses.

2. WHAT ABOUT HEALTHCONCERNS?Our Program caters to students with a variety of health conditions. All students are cleared by their own medical practitioner prior to departure. From there, Antipodeans will work with the individual to make sure a medical condition is appropriately managed.

3. IS THIS PROGRAM SUITABLEFOR MY CHILD?Our Program is open to all students. We ensure your child is adequately prepared so he or she can be a valued member of the team. Our Leaders are experts at running an inclusive program and developing the skills of individuals as well as the team.

4. WHAT ABOUT FUNDRAISING?Students can raise all, or part of the cost through part-time work and ‘out of school’ fundraising events. Setting individual financial goals is an important part of the Program.

To assist Australian students, Antipodeans’ has partnered with Woolworths to give travellers first priority on a job at one of Woolworths’ much loved companies including Big W, Home Timber and Hardware and Woolworths supermarkets. In New Zealand, Antipodeans has partnered with Sileni Wines and The Village Press Oils to help with fundraising targets.

The team can also fundraise to contribute extra resources for their community project.

“ We had the same single Antipodeans contact

from the kick off meeting through to the end of the

Expedition, so it was easy to get answers and feel

comfortable that everything was running smoothly

and safely. ”DAVID (parent) Nepal Expedition

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“ Students on Expedition develop an awareness of the

responsibilities and rewards that come with making

decisions on their own. It’s really an unbeatable

learning experience! ”MARK OSKI (teacher) India Expedition

WE PUT SAFETY FIRSTPROFESSIONAL LEADERSOur carefully selected Leaders are responsible for the overall safety and supervision of each Expedition team. Wilderness First Aid qualified, 25+ years of age and with strong developing world experience, our Leaders are real world educators. They work with the team to develop group dynamics prior to departure and actively facilitate leadership training while on Expedition.

24/7 BACK UPOur Expedition Managers and Operations Team bring years of expertise in managing groups of young people in developing countries. All teams have access to our emergency back-up team 24 hours a day during the Expedition.

STRONG LOCAL TIES & ON GROUND SUPPORTOur long-standing network of in-country partners have many years of experience working on Antipodeans’ programs. They deliver invaluable local knowledge, professional support and assistance on the ground that is tried and tested.

COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCEAll teams are registered with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) prior to departure and are covered by our comprehensive group travel and medical insurance policy.

VACCINATIONS & MEDICAL ADVICEAntipodeans engages medical experts the Travellers’ Medical and Vaccination Centre (TMVC) as our medical consultant. We highly recommend all participants visit a TMVC clinic to receive relevant, up-to-date medical advice and vaccinations as required. Antipodeans travellers receive a valuable discount when using this service.

THE EXPEDITION

EXPERTS IN EDUCATIONAL

TRAVEL ANTIPODEANS IS A PIONEER IN THE

FIELD OF EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS.

Our dedicated team of educators, personal development specialists and travel experts have been creating extraordinary student

travel experiences for over 25 years.

Born out of a passion to empower young people to uncover their unique identity,

our Expeditions prepare students for life as they develop resilience, mindfulness

and real-world leadership skills.

WE’VE SENT MORE THA 10,000 STUDENTS AWAY TO OVER

30 DIFFERENT DESTINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD.

With supervision from an experienced and professional Antipodeans Leader, students

are challenged to make active decisions; from planning their itinerary and managing

the team travel budget, to organising the team transport, accommodation and food.

This is not your usual packaged school tour, but an individually tailored and

professionally supervised program that creates real, life-changing moments for students. Moments that create positive

ripple effects for years to come.

VISIT ANTIPODEANS.COM.AU OR ANTIPS.CO.NZ TO READ FURTHER

INFORMATION ON OUR RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL PROGRAMS.

OUR ETHOS: MINDFULNESS, RESILIENCE & LEADERSHIPAntipodeans’ flagship Expedition program has been proudly running for over 25 years. Developed specifically around our ethos; mindfulness, resilience and leadership, the Expedition Program challenges students to uncover their unique identity and explore the world beyond their own borders.

PREPARATIONStudents participate in comprehensive training courses starting 6–18 months before departure. They develop leadership and organisational skills to become active, confident members of the team.

A dedicated Expedition Manager is assigned to every school. They plan and prepare with students and teachers, and liaise with parents to ensure continuity of communication.

A key part of the preparation is our training courses. Students, teachers and the Antipodeans Leader all work together to build rapport and ensure they have the necessary skills for a safe and successful Expedition.

THE PROJECTRewarding, hands-on, community projects are a central focus of every Expedition. The opportunity to work closely with a local community provides students with real cultural insights and a better understanding of the world. Project work is varied and involves working to improve the infrastructure of local schools and interacting with local children.

All projects are risk-assessed and created in consultation with local communities, many of whom Antipodeans have built trusted relationships with over a number of years. These strong, on-going relationships ensure the projects are well managed, provide local employment, are sustainable and contribute meaningfully to the lives of the local people.

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THE TREKTeams discover the natural beauty of their destination on an adventurous trek. From mountain tops to jungles, teams trek through extraordinary landscapes as they grow in confidence and experience a sense of achievement as a team.

Students carry their own small backpack with the daily essentials. We employ local trekking support staff to carry heavy equipment like tents, stoves and food.

EXPLORATIONThe pure essence of travelling overseas is experiencing the unique beauty and character of a destination. Our teams travel backpacker style to explore the sights, soak up the atmosphere and above all have fun.

Unlike the usual school tour or family holiday, students take responsibility for decision making with their Antipodeans Leader, who is there to support them along the way.

“ When you have a loved one overseas, you are relying on

professional and competent staff, and we are most grateful

for the outstanding work of the Antipodeans team.

When Antipodeans take the next school group abroad,

my other child will definitely be attending. ”PHILL CASTLE (parent) Africa Expedition

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