PROGRAMS OF ROTARIANS - Rotary Down Under

ROTARY ADVENTURE
IN CITIZENSHIP
Rotary Adventure in Citizenship is a program of the Rotary Clubs of Canberra and Woden in
conjunction with the Parliamentary Education Office. Its aim is to provide young delegates with
a first hand introduction to the process of government in Australia and the role of Canberra as
the National Capital. The program also aims to increase delegates’ awareness of their
responsibilities as citizens and the values and privileges of being Australian.
The program is open to year 11 students from across Australia who are sponsored by interested
Rotary clubs. It is held over a five day period in Canberra, usually during the Budget sitting of
Federal Parliament in May. Delegates have the opportunity to meet parliamentarians and
public service personnel in a program which features parliament in action, current affairs, the
legal process, science, and sports. The delegates introduce and thank speakers, act as MCs
and take part in various role-playing exercises including elections, question time and Senate
inquiries. Besides visits to the Australian War Memorial, Australian Institute of Sport and Questacon,
a social program includes an ice-breaker barbecue, bush dancing and a formal dinner. A
total package covers return travel to Canberra, as well as all meals and group travel during
the pro- gram. Accommodation is provided by Rotary host families. Rotary clubs sponsoring
delegates generally pay all, or part, of the fee, depending on circumstances.
The delegates appraise the program and provide feedback to their sponsoring clubs and the
two organising clubs in Canberra.
For further information contact:
The Rotary Club of Canberra Inc
Colin Holmes
Ph: +61 408 756 120 • Email: colin.e.holmes@gmail.com or The Rotary Club of Woden Inc
Gary Scott Ph: +61 421 644 118 Email garyhscott@gmail.com.
For application forms go to: http://www.rotarnet.com.au/users/9/97109/RAIC/RAIC1.htm
www.raic.org.au under the tab “Participate”
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