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Phillip Island Camps

Locality: Newhaven, Victoria

Phone: +61 419 394 260

Address: 10-12 Phillip Island Tourist Rd 3925 Newhaven, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.phillipislandcamps.com.au

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23.01.2022 We hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend. One of our lovely locals recently sent us these photos with the words below. We thought it was too nice not to ...share... I wanted to let you know about our amazing walk at Cape Woolamai on Tuesday. It was my first family walk after the easing of restrictions. We walked along the beach, up to The Pinnacles, the beacon and back via the woodlands. Well go back to visit the quarry next time. The amazing sunset was the icing on the cake. We are blessed by the beauty around us. Here are some photos of this beautiful part of the Nature Parks. Well remember this day forever. #phillipislandnp #lovemynatureparks #phillipislandlocals See more

23.01.2022 Heres a few interesting facts about the camps sector in Victoria.

22.01.2022 Was given some old historical aerials of Cape Woolamai today Amazing to see the sand between spew hill and surf beach Cape Woolamai with only Woolamia House

22.01.2022 Open for business!!! Thanks for the hard work and effort from the ACA Crew and members alike.....

21.01.2022 The start of the whale watching season begins! We had some big whales visit Western Port! Our crew snapped a few photos of them to share with you. If you would like us to share your whale photos, message them to us.

21.01.2022 Tune into todays livestream to hear Leanne & Ross talk about their research work with Little Penguins and other native wildlife on Phillip Island.

21.01.2022 We have missed you all and are looking forward to welcoming you back to our awesome facility from 26th June 2020 ! During school holidays we will be open 7 day...s a week. * Due to reduced venue capacity online bookings will be nesessary. * Sessions will be 45 minutes to allow extra cleaning time between sessions. * Due to capacity restrictions, only ONE supervising parent/guardian (who isnt climbing) in each session. A $5 supervisor fee can be purchased online with your climbing tickets. * Please do not visit us if you are unwell. * As with our employees, we ask that all our guests wash their hands regularly prior, during and after visiting us. * Social distancing must be practiced at all times in the facility. * We have enhanced our already strict cleaning schedules and measures throughout the facility. * At this stage, birthday parties and functions will not be offered. We will keep you updated. * Those who hold regular climbers passes, PIE passes, memberships and squad members - please call us to book your session time. Thank you for your support and we cant wait to see all those smiling faces up our walls! Lets keep climbing FUN and SAFE.*

20.01.2022 Architectus, along with Tract, HipvHipe, TTW, Lilford Smith Design and The Maytrix Group, is excited to announce that we have been appointed to design the new N...ational Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) on Phillip Island, Victoria. The NVVM is the only Australian museum dedicated to examining the experience of the Vietnam War veterans and the legacy of the war. The museums globally unique collection comprises over 40,000 items encompassing everything from aircraft and tanks to personal effects, models, and artworks. Many have been donated by veterans and provide a deeply personal and poignant insight to the Vietnam War. Architectus Principal Sophie Cleland said, It is a privilege to have the opportunity to design the new National Vietnam Veterans Museum. This new museum will include galleries and adaptable spaces for a wide range of programs and activities and at its core support the veterans community and generations of family members to come. It will be a place that provides and supports the heart and soul of this community; its people.

20.01.2022 Can studying the diet of little penguins help sustain marine ecosystems? Monash University and Phillip Island Nature Parks have collaborated on an ARC-funde...d research project that looks at how adaptable little penguins are when it comes to their dinner choices, and whether or not consuming a new type of fish (or jellyfish) has any effect on their breeding success. Nature Parks Marine Scientist Andre Chiaradia worked with Monash PhD student, Dr Catherine Cavallo, and Associate Professor Richard Reina to analyse data over two breeding seasons. Penguins are significant predators in the sea around Phillip Island, analysing their diet is a good way of monitoring how marine life is affected by climate change, pollution and other environmental changes, Andre says. More: https://bit.ly/31PwdBA Dont miss Andre speaking Live on Facebook today at 12pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/2541876039458269/ See more

17.01.2022 The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is the national peak body for camps and associated providers. We are here to help you find the best camp or outdoor acti...vity provider for your group and to help our members across the country provide your group with the best possible experience in the outdoors. We strongly believe that participation in outdoor experiences through camps and led outdoor activities leads to happier and healthier lives and that these experiences should be accessible to groups from all backgrounds and needs.

17.01.2022 Thanks for all our guests who have stayed with us. We look forward to sharing your experience with us and look forward to seeing you again.

16.01.2022 OPEN LETTER NO OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOR OUR KIDS BUT THEY CAN VISIT PUBS AND CLUBS? Whilst the Outdoor industry sector understands the recent response by Premier... Berejiklian was reactive, the words were damaging and revealing. In the interview conducted on 11 August about the recent Tangara School COVID-19 cases, she was heard to say Extra-curricular activities, those excursions and overnight things which ordinarily you would do, are not acceptable during a pandemic,. Not only did this indicate our sector is accused of being unsafe but not considered an industry that is equivalent to the value of restaurants, cafes and clubs who can continue to operate after cases have been linked to multiple of these facilities. Outdoors NSW & ACT (ONSWACT), Australian Camps Association (ACA) and the Christian Venues Association (CVA) have joined forces to voice some common-sense attitude and request consideration for the $7.6 Billion industry sector in NSW. Collectively we call for a responsible return to outdoor education and to remember the benefits of outdoor activities that are in great need at this time. Alarming numbers in suicide, mental illness, and other health issues are on the increase and there is no better time to act than now. Premier Gladys Berejiklian warns camps and excursions are a pandemic no-go This seems to be an over-reach that defies logic, evidence and stated government policy intent. It is one thing to ban unregulated overnight house parties, but another thing to shut a highly regulated, risk-conscious industry that delivers indisputable benefits to our young people, our society and to our economy. *** THE SITUATION The sector applauds the efforts of the NSW Department of Health on their management of recent outbreaks and the tracking of cases for the prevention of further infections. We also commend them on the understanding of our business and how we operate in line with public health orders and COVID-19 Safe guidelines. We understand more than anyone that we need to reintroduce overnight retreats and camps responsibly, and that they need to return; for education and health outcomes as well as for the economy in regional communities. Since March 2020, and for some since October 2019 (due to the impact from the Bushfires and then floods) we have not been able to welcome a public-school back to our facilities. All other states, including Victoria, resumed Camps in June/July, although understandably Victoria has ceased camps during the current lockdown. The NSW Department of Education has recognised the need for day outdoor activities to recommence and currently provides this guidance to schools; Day field trips to outdoor locations with no physical distancing requirements can take place (e.g. DoE Environmental Education Centres and sport and recreation facilities, trips to local river to collect water samples) (www.education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families, 7 Aug 2020). However, overnight camps remain on hold for Term 3. As we were emerging from lockdown, it was acknowledged that localised outbreaks would occur. The Premier noted that when they did, the outbreaks would be contained, contacts would be traced, and sites would be cleansed. That is what is happening, in all but in our camp and retreat facilities. Overnight Outdoor Education Programs are still in lock-down. The sector couldnt be more prepared for camps to return as the underlying nature of outdoor education is high-risk activity and they have solid risk management principles planted in their everyday operations, outside of COVID-19. *** COVID SAFE PLANS FOR ACTIVITIES Since May this year, the Outdoor Council of Australia has been working with all state peaks and sector associations to provide a COVID-19 Safe framework and template for our sector. This would enable them to get back to business in the safest way possible for their staff and their guests, and ready for when their state allows resumption. Our sector engaged very quickly into resetting and preparing for when our customers return, said Lori Modde CEO of Outdoors NSW & ACT. They used the Outdoor Council of Australia template and adapted it to their activities and when the Service NSW templates came out a few weeks later, they matched their plans with those to identify any further gaps. This has been a regular conversation on our weekly sector forums and the sharing between operators has been amazing as they all know they are in this together. It makes no sense that their main customers are told not to go! It is at this point that we reflect on the overnight accommodation providers, hotels, motels, that are considered essential services under the NSW Public Health Orders and have been able to continue to operate in the earlier stages of lockdown and have been found to be the cause for outbreaks in Victoria. Restaurants and Cafes have had clusters due to community transmission yet are able to continue to operate. Yet we find there is a blanket rule and claim that camps should not occur in a pandemic. Can we please remind people that our camp facilities, like the hotels, cafes, and clubs, are COVID-19 Safe and COVID-19 Safe Plans and registered with Service NSW. It has been widely publicised that children are not as much at risk with COVID-19 when compared to older populations. This is still being researched and is unclear, however, Children seem to either show no symptoms when infected, or only mild symptoms. (Murdoch Childrens Research Institute). So it cannot be understated that having a COVID-19 Safe plan is still incredibly important in all settings, school, shops, accommodation, or camps, no matter the age and thats the approach our industry has taken. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) relaxed their guidelines on boarding houses and has indicated that there is no greater health risk to students in a camp situation than a school environment. Our industry cannot be any more ready to get our kids back to outdoor learning. Its hard for people that are not in our industry to understand but we do risk for a living and have been COVID prepared since May and we can provide so many more benefits to communities if only given the chance to get back to business said Martin Burney, President of Outdoors NSW & ACT. *** THE DATA The total Outdoor sector, worth $7.6 Billion to the NSW economy annually, has been shut for a minimum of 6 months. A paralysing figure when you analyse it to represent a possible $3.8 billion loss to the states economy to date. A Forbes article from July 2018 reporting on a study by Environmental Research, University of East Anglia, in relation to forest bathing found, Spending more time in green spaces was linked to reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol, lower heart rate, reduced risk of coronary heart disease, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, reduced risk of type II diabetes, reduced all-cause mortality and death from heart disease.Among all the participants, on average, there was an increased likelihood of self-reporting ones health as good. In a research paper done by Marsden Jacob & Associates in 2018, it was calculated that an estimated $508 million was saved in lifetime healthcare costs by people participating in outdoor pursuits in NSW alone. And the Outdoor Youth Programs Research Alliance (OYPRA) reported from their nine-year study in late 2018, the sharp rise in the youth anxiety and mental health challenges can be improved through participating in outdoor programs. In addition, the students improved confidence, self-efficacy, and increased belief to achieve their goals after the participation in outdoor programs. Data that is incredibly hard to argue against and endorsed by leading universities including the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. CEO of the Australian Camps Association, Peter Griffiths spoke of the OYPRA independent research, It clearly shows that camps decrease anxiety, increase connection to schools, increase connection to peers and increase efficacy. There is no better way to improve every students mental and physical health than to take part in a camp, especially as students return to school following such a long period of social isolation. Graeme Janes, CEO of Christian Venues Association. We remind all teachers, parents and students to get fresh air and connect with the outdoors to recharge and reset. A successful outcome for any student must include building resilience and self-confidence, not simply academic performance. The lessons learned during camps and other outdoor experiences contribute significantly to this important aspect of schooling. *** OUR PLEA The state government does have an opportunity to do a great service to our school students, our families, and to the economy by allowing COVID-19 Safe school camps to re-commence. An estimated 6,000 employees in this sector are on JobKeeper with no ability to transition to paid work in the time frame of 28 September and will need to progress to JobKeeper 2.1 and continue to rely on government support. Students on camp have less contact with fewer students than at school, wider spaces in which to social distance, protocols, and agendas to follow with clear hygiene requirements (more than at school), not required to take public transport, and are not hanging in public areas before or after school. Oh, and did we mention they get the mental health benefits and the skill development opportunities for long-term use. We ask the government to remember that its not the venue that gives someone COVID-19, its another infected human that transmits the disease. Please dont punish the venues for which they are not responsible for the issue but are certainly part of the solution to preventing it to spread. Give our kids the camp memories and health benefits and resume camping in Term 4, 2020. Outdoors NSW & ACT www.outdoorsnswact.com.au Australian Camps Association www.auscamps.asn.au Christian Venues Association www.christianvenues.org.au #thankstocamps

16.01.2022 The results from our 2019-2020 Hooded Plover breeding season are in! Nine chicks successfully fledged from six nesting sites across Phillip Island, which Nestin...g Shorebird Officer Mitch Burrows says is comparatively higher than last year. It was a positive end to the season, with most of the chicks fledging in mid-April after restrictions on non-essential activities meant the islands beaches were unusually quiet. Wed like to extend a huge thanks to our dedicated volunteers who contributed 750 hours to monitoring nests and conducting research over the summer, before volunteer activities were suspended to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Read the full 2019/20 season report: https://bit.ly/shorebirdreport Find out how you can help keep hooded plovers safe: https://bit.ly/hoodedplover See more

15.01.2022 Safe Stay with Phillip Island Camps YHA COVID-19 has affected us all and disrupted our travel plans but when you are ready to travel again, Phillip Island Camps YHA is waiting to welcome you. Your Safe Stay is, and will remain, our top priority. Our complex have been working hard to introduce new Safe Stay measures so youll notice that things are a little different. https://www.yha.com.au/hostels/covid-19/

15.01.2022 Having you all was so amazing! I can honestly say I havent met children so polite and totally grateful for everything, from the staff at the Haven Wave Cafe we wish you all a wonderful year and all the happiness in the world

13.01.2022 Cape Woolamai looking very impressive from above! @girljustwonders on Instagram sharing her Phillip Island Helicopters memory! See magnificent Phillip Island... from the air with Phillip Island Helicopters reopening on June 27! See Cape Woolamai, Seal Rocks, the Australian Grand Prix track, Summerland Bay (home of the Penguin Parade) and miles of gorgeous coastline. Bookings essential. #phillipisland See more

13.01.2022 Camps lead to better health outcomes

12.01.2022 We are now taking bookings for your next School Camp Family Retreat or Conference Our flexible venue allows for Exclusive Use of for your entire group Smaller groups Entire Level or Wing... Call us direct to secure a special rate and customized booking

09.01.2022 Now taking bookings!!!

08.01.2022 Were excited to announce that we are welcoming back visitors to the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Reserve, and Churchill Island from this Friday 5 June. ... Numbers are strictly limited to keep us all safe, so every visitor will need an online ticket to gain entry, even infants. Bookings are now available online at: www.penguins.org.au/buy-tickets The Nobbies visitor centre and Antarctic Journey are due to re-open later in June, and well keep you updated on that as well. We cant wait to welcome you back, and we thank you all for your patience, understanding and support. #phillipislandnp #lovemynatureparks #openforbusiness See more

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06.01.2022 CATS COLLARED TO PROTECT PENGUINS Feral cats on Phillip Island will be fitted with GPS collars to give rangers a clearer picture of their movements and behaviou...r. Phillip Island Nature Parks said the information will be used to help eradicate feral cats in order to protect precious native wildlife like short tailed shearwaters, penguins, possums and bandicoots. Phillip Island was declared fox-free in 2017 and now the next most significant threat to wildlife is feral cats. Were tracking these feral cats to help us understand their patterns and behaviour. The information we gather will help us to better manage the impact of feral cats more effectively in the future, said Research Technical Officer Frank Gigliotti. We want to find out how feral cats interact with each other, where they spend most of their time and how far they travel, and also use the information to evaluate the effectiveness of current monitoring tools such as infra-red cameras, said Mr Gigliotti. Our goal is to make Phillip Island a safe haven for threatened species and remove the threat of feral cats. To achieve this, we need to understand how the feral cats use the landscape and the data from this project will give us a clearer picture. Feral cats pose a significant threat to biodiversity in Australia and are identified as the major threat to the success of threatened species translocation programs such as the release of eastern barred bandicoots to Phillip Island. The data collected from the tracking project will be used to improve control of the predators, targeting the areas and times that feral cats are most likely to be spotted. Analysing the movement patterns of feral cats will also improve estimates on their population size. The Feral Cat Tracking Project began last year following the state government declaring feral cats pests in 2018. The Declaration allowed capture-collar-release type research study to be conducted for the first time in Victoria. Last year, six feral cats were captured, collared and released to track their movements over three months. They were captured in cage traps as part of a larger control program, using rabbit or chicken as bait. Data from the six-week program will build on results collected last year.

05.01.2022 Small or Large Groups Social or Work Corporate Catering or Self Catering

03.01.2022 Today were chatting with Threatened Species Officer Thomas Nixon and Conservation Ranger Kimberly Noy about their work with Eastern Barred Bandicoots and other threatened species on Phillip Island.

03.01.2022 PHILLIP ISLAND CAMPS RETURNING TO BUSINESS 22 JUNE 2020!!!!! Victorian Camps Re-open 22nd June 2020... Yesterday the Premier made an announcement (see Dan Andrews Facebook post on the ACA Facebook Page) regarding the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions, during which he specifically referred to the opening of school camps effective from midnight on June 21. This includes the removal of any limitations on shared facilities such as kitchens and showers, so we now have the green light to re-open camps. Great news! The Victorian DET has updated their website with the following statement: "Outdoor education schools, camps and language schools School camps can reopen from 11:59pm on 21 June, aligned with the opening of holiday accommodation communal facilities including shared kitchens and bathrooms. Accommodation providers, including privately operated school camps, outdoor education schools, and camps operated by individual schools and the Department of Education and Training can accept school group bookings consistent with typical class/year level sizes. They are not bound by public gathering limits. Health and safety precautions will be required, with guidance to operators and schools to be issued shortly." Personally, Id get straight on the phone to your schools and make sure they have heard the news. This has been the result of a lot of work from a lot of people, and I want to particularly thank Felicia Mariani (CEO, VTIC), Andrew Knight (CEO, Outdoors Victoria), David Strickland (Vic Sport and Rec), Andrew McGuckian (our President and via his role at the Outdoor Council of Australia) - and of course, you, the members, who have shared social media posts, written to government and generally stirred the pot. Also a big thanks to the team I work with here at the ACA, who have gone over and beyond to make things happen, especially when we have all been working on reduced hours. I guess it is fitting that the restrictions are lifted on June 21 - the shortest day of the year and the longest night. Without getting too metaphysical, weve turned the corner and can now look forward to more sunshine in the months to come. Crack on! Pete Griffiths CEO

01.01.2022 Only at Phillip Island!!! Amazing our backyard!!! #phillipisland#schoolcamps#yhaoz#ozyha#australia#yhaphillipisland

01.01.2022 We are very proud to announce that our Penguin Parade visitor centre has won two categories in the 2020 Victorian Architecture Awards. Designed by Terroir, t...he centre won The William Wardell Award for Public Architecture along with the Regional Prize. The spectacular, star-shaped building sits between three distinct landscapes on the Summerland Peninsula, the site of a historic buy-back scheme which saw an entire residential estate bought back and returned to wildlife habitat. We opened the centre to the public on Thursday 25 July 2019 and it has impressed visitors from around the world since. The Australian Institute of Architects Terroir Pty Ltd See more