About the Bootcamp
What will be involved?
The weekend will be an inspiring mix of; hearing from leaders in renewable energy and campaigning, developing skills to run the big solar campaign in your community this year, sharing stories and ideas and meeting renewable energy campaigners from across Australia.
The sessions will include a both plenary and small group breakout work and will be very interactive. See here for a more detailed program. There will also be plenty of free time to enjoy the facilities at the Youthworks Centre.
What is the cost?
The cost of running the workshop works out at approx $140 per head. This includes the cost of all food and accomodation for the two days as well as the venue and speakers.
As a community run initiative, as much as we would like to, we are not able to subsidise the costs for all participants. We are therefore asking participants to cover their own costs at $140 for waged participants or $60 for unwaged.
Can I come for one day only?
The program is designed to run over two days and activities will involve work in groups that run across both days so we strongly encourage you to attend both the Saturday and the Sunday. If you are only able to attend one day but would still like to come please contact dean
100percent [dot] org [dot] au to discuss.
Venue and getting there
Where will the bootcamp be held?
The bootcamp will be held at the Rathane Conference Centre, at Youthworks on the Port Hacking River. This conference centre is located next to the Royal National Park , and has a wide range of facilities including a beautiful river to swim in and kayak on!
It is a short 45minute drive from the centre of Sydney and Sydney airport.
How do I get to the venue?
By car or bike:
To get to the venue by car download the instructions here.
Note; if you are staying at the centre there is no need to pay the Royal National Park fee on entry to the park. If you are planning to arrive between 10pm and 7am please let Jenny know on 0405 031 781, we will need to organise for you to come through the locked gate on Warumbul Rd :) .
By train:
Catch a train to Sutherland, where we will arrange a shuttle to bring you to the centre. Please let us know you will need to be picked up when you register. More details about the shuttle to come.
By plane:
If you are flying to Sydney, please catch a train from the airport to Sutherland (approx. 45mins) where a shuttle bus will pick you up.
Trains from the Domestic airport to Sutherland station (cost $16.90) : Domestic Terminal to Wolli Creek (4 mins) then change at Wolli Creek (platform 2 to platform 4) Trains to Sutherland approx. every 6 to 15 mins.
What do I need to bring?
Sheets and a Pillowcase (bed, blankets and pillows provided by the centre)
Swimmers (there is a pool!)
Please note: wireless internet connection is available in the main meeting rooms.
Is food provided?
All meals are provided as part of the cost of the training. If you have any special dietary requirements please request the form to be filled out from Jenny (jenny100percent [dot] org [dot] au)
Travel scholarships (travel scholarships are now closed.)
What scholarships are available?
100% Renewable will have a limited number of travel scholarships of up to $250 available. Scholarships will be awarded on a needs and capacity basis to enable as many people as possible to attend.
How do I apply and what is the deadline?
Apply for a travel scholarship BEFORE Wednesday January 18th 2012. Recipients will be contacted by Friday 20th of January to let you know if your application has been successful.
Contact us if you feel that you need more assistance than $250 and we will review your application. Call Dean on 0448 327 791 or Lindsay on 0411098853
How is the scholarship paid?
We will pay the scholarships on receiving receipts of your travel.
For more information
Contact Jenny Curtis on jenny100percent [dot] org [dot] au / 0405 031 781 or Dean Bridgfoot on dean100percent [dot] org [dot] au / 0448 327 791
