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Parents’ and Participants’Blueprint
Bond in Africa: Inaugural Expedition
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Welcome and congratulations!
On behalf of the Bond University Student Association, I commend you for submitting a high calibre application and on your subsequent acceptance into the Bond in Africa program. It’s crazy to think that there are only a few short weeks between us and our expedition to Mulanje, Malawi.
BAfrica is an exciting development in terms of student engagement in social justice initiatives at Bond. It’s a unique opportunity for personal growth, friendship formation and practical learning. Ideally, the program will provide Bond students with an opportunity to engage in degree relevant developmental assistance, shed-ding light on prospective careers and international opportunities. I hope your Bond in Africa experience will be one of a kind and will give you a greater appreciation of the power of your education. Importantly, I hope this Blueprint gives you and those who care about you some detailed insight into our impending adventure.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns.
Here’s hoping that we’ll have a truly wonderful time in sub-Saharan Africa!
Best,
Madeline
Madeline WardleworthBond University Student Association Special Interests Director 2011 – 2012 Bond in Africa Program Convenor
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ContentsContents
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Final Costs
Accommodation
Frequently Asked Questions
Contacts
Final Meeting
Forget me not (the packing essentials)
Checklist
Health & Safety
Malawian children
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ScheduleSchedule
WEEK ONESaturday 18th AugustGold Coast
3.30am Airport Transfer (Dora, Andrew, Emerson, Sophie, Lily, Bianca, Bailey, Casey, Gemma, Remi, Natasha, Laura, Sara, Melanie, Thinesh, Matthew, Madeline)
4.45am Meet at the airport (Maddie Roberts, Adrian, Aiob-he. Andrew, Alice, Emily, Susan)
6am Flight Brisbane to Sydney7.35am Arrival in Sydney10am Flight Sydney to Johannesburg4.15pm Arrival in Johannesburg
Bus to The Wedgwood, Melville7pm Dinner
Sunday 19th August 6.15am Breakfast7am Bus to Airport10am Flight to Lilongwe12.25pm Arrival in Lilongwe1pm Bus to Marula Lodge, Zambia7pm Arrival in Marula Lodge, Zambia7.30pm Dinner
Monday 20th August 5am Wake up5.30am Breakfast6am Morning Safari8am Tea break10am Back to Marula Lodge (end of safari)11-11.30am Brunch
Relaxing by the pool, watching hippos in the river3pm Tea and cake3.30pm Evening drive7.30pm Dinner
Optional: beverages at the bar
Tuesday 21st August 6.30am Wake up7am Breakfast7.30am Bus to Blantyre
Arrival in BlantyreBus to MulanjeDinner in Mulanje
Wednesday 22nd August 6.30am Breakfast7.30am Orientation at Mulanje Mission10.30am Look around the township12pm Lunch1pm Shopping at the markets3pm Volunteering starts5pm Bus back to Likhubula6pm Dinner
Thursday 23rd August 6.30am Breakfast7.30am Depart for Mulanje Mission8am Arrival at Mulanje Mission
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Schedule
8am - 12pm Volunteering12pm - 1.30pm Lunch break (bus to township)1.30pm - 5pm Volunteering5pm Bus to Likhubula6pm Dinner7pm Free time
Friday 24th August 6.30am Breakfast7.30am Depart for Mulanje Mission8am Arrival at Mulanje Mission8am - 12pm Volunteering12pm - 1.30pm Lunch break (bus to township and go to pizza place)1.30pm - 4.30pm Volunteering4.30pm Bus to Likhubula5pm - 6pm Rock pools7pm Dinner
Saturday 25th August 9am Breakfast10.30am Commence climbing Mt. Mulanje
Sunday 26th August Return Climb6pm Dinner
WEEK TWOMonday 27th August 6.30am Breakfast
7.30am Depart for Mulanje Mission8am Arrival at Mulanje Mission8am - 12pm Volunteering12pm - 1.30pm Lunch break (bus to markets)1.30pm - 5pm Volunteering6pm Dinner7pm Free time
Tuesday 28th August 6.30am Breakfast7.30am Depart for Mulanje Mission8am Arrival at Mulanje Mission8am - 12pm Volunteering12pm - 1.30pm Lunch break (bus to markets)1.30pm - 3pm Volunteering3pm - 5pm Option to go to Lurjeri Lodge, see the tea plantations
and frolic in the swimming pool5pm Return to Likhubula6pm Dinner7pm Free time
Wednesday 29th August 6.30am Breakfast7.30am Depart for Mulanje Mission8am Arrival at Mulanje Mission8am - 12pm Volunteering12pm - 1.30pm Lunch break (bus to markets)1.30pm - 5pm Volunteering6pm Dinner7pm Free time
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Schedule
Thursday 30th August 6.30am Breakfast7.30am Depart for Mulanje Mission8am Arrival at Mulanje Mission8am - 12pm Volunteering12pm - 1.30pm Lunch break (bus to markets)1.30pm - 5pm Volunteering5pm Bus to Likhubula6pm Dinner7pm Free time
Friday 31st August 6.30am Breakfast7.30am Depart for Mulanje Mission8am Arrival at Mulanje Mission8am - 12pm Volunteering12pm - 1pm Lunch break (bus to markets)1pm - 2pm Volunteering2pm Depart for Lake Malawi5.30pm Arrive at Club Makakola (‘The Retreat’)7pm Dinner at the Retreat8pm Free time
Saturday 1st September 9am BreakfastFree time
1pm LunchFree time
6pm DinnerFree time
Sunday 2nd September 10am Breakfast/Congregational ReflectionFree time
1pm Lunch2pm Depart for Mulanje5.30pm Arrival at Likhubula6pm Dinner
WEEK THREEMonday 3rd September 6.30am Breakfast
7.30am Depart for Mulanje Mission8am Arrival at Mulanje Mission8am - 12pm Education Volunteering Commences12pm - 1.30pm Lunch break (bus to markets)1.30pm - 5pm Education Volunteering5pm Bus to Likhubula6pm Dinner7pm Free time
Tuesday 4th September 6.30am Breakfast7.30am Depart for Mulanje Mission8am Arrival at Mulanje Mission8am - 12pm Education Volunteering12pm - 1.30pm Lunch break (bus to markets)1.30pm - 3pm Education Volunteering3pm - 5pm Option to go to Mulanje Golf Course5pm Return to Likhubula
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Schedule
6pm Dinner7pm Free time
Wednesday 5th September 6.30am Breakfast7.30am Depart for Mulanje Mission8am Arrival at Mulanje Mission8am - 12pm Education Volunteering12pm - 1.30am Lunch break (bus to markets)1.30am - 5pm Education Volunteering5pm Bus to Likhubula6pm Dinner7pm Free time
Thursday 6th September 6.30am Breakfast7.30am Depart for Mulanje Mission8am Arrival at Mulanje Mission8am - 12pm Education Volunteering12pm - 1.30pm Lunch break (bus to markets)1.30pm - 5pm Education Volunteering5pm Bus to Likhubula6pm Dinner7pm Free time
Friday 7th September 6.30am Breakfast7.30am Depart for Mulanje Mission8am Arrival at Mulanje Mission8am - 12pm Education Volunteering12pm - 1.30pm Lunch break (bus to markets)1.30pm - 5pm Education Volunteering & Farewells5pm Bus to Likhubula6pm Dinner7pm Free time
Saturday 8th September 7am Wake up and Finish Packing8am Breakfa9am Depart Mulanje for Blantyre10.30am Arrival in Blantyre1.05pm Flight Blantyre – Johannesburg3.20pm Arrival in Johannesburg6.15pm Flight Johannesburg - Sydney
Sunday 9th September 2.10am Arrival in Sydney6.05 am Flight Sydney - Brisbane7.35am Arrival in Brisbane
Transfer to Bond (Dora, Dennis, Emerson, Sophie, Lily, Bianca, Bailey, Casey, Gemma, Remi, Natasha, Laura, Sara, Melanie, Thinesh, Matthew, Madeline)
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Schedule
Volunteering Groups
WEEK ONE
Maintenance Marketing ITAdrian Eggins Susan MacFarlane Andrew Dennis Thinesh ThillaiMaddie Roberts Emily Rose Sophie McNaught Madeline WardleworthSara Trainor Dora Huang Aiobhe Mulcahy Matthew McLeanLaura Stocky Melanie Shanahan Natasha De ZilvaAndrew Mackenzie Emerson Reece Remi HillGemma Lloyd Lily Brand Casey Schneeberger
Bianca GorgoglioneBailey PrestonAlice Rose
WEEK TWO
Maintenance Marketing IT Healthcare (Primary Care Placement)
Adrian Eggins Andrew Dennis Thinesh Thillai Dora HuangMaddie Roberts Sophie McNaught Madeline WardleworthSara Trainor Aiobhe Mulcahy Matthew McLeanLaura Stocky Natasha De ZilvaAndrew Mackenzie Remi HillGemma Lloyd Casey SchneebergerLily Brand Bianca GorgoglioneEmerson Reece Bailey PrestonMelanie Shanahan Alice RoseEmily RoseSusan MacFarlane
WEEK THREE
Education
Adrian Eggins Casey Schneeberger Emerson Reece Dora HuangMaddie Roberts Bianca Gorgoglione Melanie Shanahan Remi HillSara Trainor Bailey Preston Emily Rose Natasha De ZilvaLaura Stocky Alice Rose Susan MacFarlane Aiobhe MulcahyAndrew Mackenzie Thinesh Thillai Andrew Dennis Sophie McNaughtGemma Lloyd Madeline Wardleworth Matthew McLean Lily Brand
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AccommodationAccommodation
JohannesburgThe Wedgwood Mews, Melvillehttp://www.thewedgwood.com/typo3/
Contacts: Elsjé & Jakes du Plessis 75A Second Avenue Melville Johannesburg 2092 Mobile: +27 (0) 83 266 5846 Phone: +27 (0) 11 482 4124 Fax: +27 (0) 11 726 7557 e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] South Luangwa National ParkMarula Lodgehttp://marulalodgezambia.com/index.html
Contacts:Jenny WaterhouseP.O Box: 126 Mfuwe, ZambiaSkype: marulamikeandjen
Tel: (+26) 0 216 246073 or (+26) 974595838
Mulanje, MalawiLikhubula Househttp://www.blantyresynod.org/LikhubulaCCAP.htm
Contacts: Luckson Chingadza
Tel: (+265) 888868139 Landline: (+265) 01 980 611
e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Lake MalawiThe Makokola Retreathttp://www.clubmak.com/
Contact Address The Makokola RetreatP.O. Box 59MangochiMalawi
Tel: +265 (0)1 580244 or (0)1 580445 or (0)1 580469Fax: +265 (0)1 580417
e-mail: [email protected]
Program Convenor: Madeline Wardleworth
e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Tel: 0434 824 683 (Global Roaming Activated)
Australian Contact: Marcus De Courtenay
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 0434 996 925
BAfrica online: www.bondinafrica.com
Contacts
Contacts
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Forget me not (the packing essentials)The Packing Essentials
Please note that this is a non-exhaustive list
- Mosquito nets - Tropical grade insect repellent - Bathers - Power –adaptor (appropriate for South Africa, Malawi and Zambia) - Hiking boots or sneakers - Padlock for bags - Books, magazines, travel board games, cards (every night in Mulanje you are home between 5 - 6; you’ll want stuff to do). - Sunscreen - Long skirts for girls - Small travel pillows or similar for flights and bus trips - Currency - Basic first aid supplies - Towel
Health Precautions
Each participant needs to visit at the first instance a GP and comply with instructions as provided.
Participants are expected to:
- Dress simply and conservatively. - Not leave accommodation at night - Comply with directions given - Comply with conventional medical advice
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
Wildlife at Marula Lodge, Zambia
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Final CostsFinal Costs
ALL PRICES IN AUD UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
Activity CostAirport transfer 2.3 per personBus from JB Airport to accom. 168.66 total
7.0275 per personBus from JB accom. to airport 168.66 total
7.0275 per personAccommodation (dinner/breakfast/accom)
40.13 per person
Bus to Zambia and Malawi 150 per personZambian Visa 50 per personSafari days 133 per personPark entrance fees 25 per personBreakfast 4 per person per breakfast
15 number of breakfasts60 total per person
Dinner 7 dinners per person15 number of dinners
105 total per personAccommodation at Mulanje 11 per person per night
15 number of nights165 total per person
Climbing Mt. Mulanje (porter & sleep-ing)
15 per person per night
One guide Mt. Mulanje 18 total0.75 per person
Weekend Lake Malawi 296 total per personT-shirts 11.5 per personPolo shirts 20 per personBond shirt 12 per personBus in country 69.8 per person
Total per person $1169.535
SubsidiesStudent Opportunity Fund 650Law Faculty Contribution 208.33
Total subsidies 858.33
FINAL PAyMENT DuE 12 NOON, FRIDAy 12 AuGuST (WEEK 13).
Bond University Student Association BSB: 034 279
Account Number: 371524
Outstanding payment due per student 311.205
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQs
Laundry facilities
At Likhubula there is a laundry service. For a nominal sum we can have washing done in bulk.
Internet and phone access
In Johannesburg, South Luangwa National Park, and at Club Makakola we are likely to have internet access. While in Mulanje, internet access is not as readily avail-able.
We will attempt to write a blog daily, to keep updated see www.bondinafrica.com and follow the links.
Packing electronics
Unless you are involved in the marketing program, bring-ing a laptop is not recommendable. Phones are at each participant’s discretion.
Emergency exits & hospital and medical care access
In the event of emergency, the Mulanje Mission Hospital is 14km from Likhubula House, and Blantyre, Malawi’s com-mercial capital, is 66km from Mulanje. Chileka Internation-al Airport is 81km away.
Currency
The unit of currency is the kwacha (MK), which is made up of 100 tambala. The best foreign currencies to carry with you are US dollars, British pounds and South African rands. You’ll find a few ATMs at banks in Lilongwe, Blan-tyre, Karonga, Liwonde, Mzuzu, Salima and Zomba. Very few places outside main cities will accept credit cards. Most banks and bureaux de change won’t charge you a commission for changing cash, but there’s usually a 1% commission for changing travellers cheques. (Thank you www.lonelyplanet.com).
Climate
In August – September, the maximum temperature is 25 – 27C, minimum temperature being between 8 – 12C.
Extra money
Participants will need to bring monies for - Some lunches- Souvenirs- Snacks- Additional ‘optional’ activities
Swimming in the lake
Treatment for Bilharzia is recommended.
Final Meeting
Final Meeting
Thursday 2nd August Week 12, Postgraduate Lounge at 3pm.
Teeshirt ceremony, and ‘Staying Mentally and Physically Healthy in Mulanje’ presentation.
Mount Mulanje
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Pre-BAfrica ChecklistPre- BAfrica Checklist
PRE-TRAVEL PRECAuTIONS
□ Register with Smart Traveller (each person to do individually) - http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ (Subscribe for free email updates)
□ Read the country information provided by Smart Traveller
□ Leave copy of the BAfrica Parents and Participants with a close family member
□ Spoken to your GP and taken all recommended medical precautions
□ Check airline restrictions on weight and dimension of checked and hand luggage (hand luggage may be weighed and measured)
□ Check local laws, eg. regarding places that should not be photographed, and whether you are required to carry your passport at all times
□ Finalise insurance
□ Sort out money
□ Advise your bank of use of credit card abroad □ Phone your bank before you leave, and organise foreign currency with your bank, sufficient for personal use □ Cash in the foreign currency is advisable, this can be obtained at the airport or local exchange. A good alternative is the ‘Cash passport’. Get before leaving – it is often not practical to exchange at the destination. We may need: • Cash – Australian (to use on return) • Electronic payment methods (alternative)– ‘eftpos’ or credit card – check that payments can be made abroad, and that you can withdraw cash. Check that you know the pin number. Some countries require both pin and signature
IN-TRANSIT PRECAuTIONS
□ Use bags that close properly (zip-up)
□ Keep copies of important documents in checked and hand luggage in case one set of luggage goes missing. Keep the name and address of the accommodation and contact details in hand luggage as well, in case luggage is delayed, or if you get separated from the group
□ Ensure you have the following travel documentation
□ Passports (scanned copies as well) □ Visas (scanned copies as well) □ Itinerary □ Insurance card (to be obtained from Risk and Audit) – to cover medical emergencies
□ Lock suitcases. Keep two sets of keys separately
□ Note luggage restrictions.
□ Individualise baggage for ease of identification – ie, a red ribbon
□ Pack the following for travel
□ Something to warm to wear with socks □ Reading material
□ NB: Take care with limit on liquids allowed. Passengers travelling on international flights from Australia need to be aware of the quantity limits for liquids, aerosols and gels that can be taken through a security screening point at the airport
□ Liquid, aerosol or gel products must be in containers of 100 millilitres/grams or less □ The containers must be carried in one transparent, resealable plastic bag, like the one in the image below □ The four sides of the bag’s sealed area must add up to no more than 80 centimetres (e.g. 20x20 cm or 15x25 cm) □ The plastic bag must be the type that can be sealed and resealed with a sealing mechanism, like a sandwich bag or freezer bag □ Only one bag is allowed for each passenger, with exceptions for carers who may carry the bag/s of the people in their care, including children □ All containers must fit comfortably into the plastic bag and the bag must be sealed