Become a roadtrippper…
Sign up today to participate in the Roadtrip! If you are aged 16- 26 apply now to take part in this opportunity to make a real difference while having fun and traveling across Australia.
To participate in the full Roadtrip the cost is $350. This covers transport, accommodation, most meals and entry to the summit and festival in Canberra.
The Uniting Church is offering subsidised places for 50 lucky Roadtrippers! Contact Age Greenwood at age@morepraxis.org.au for details.
Applications close this weekend so get in quick! Apply now at www.theroadtrip.com.au
Host or attend a Roadtrip event
The Roadtrip is all about mobilizing the community so even if you can’t get be a part of the full Roadtrip you can take part in the many events happening along the way. Or if you can even host your own!
Contact the following contact person for your area to offer to host an event or find out about events happening near you:
VICTORIA TRIP (Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Wangaratta, Albury -Wodonga, Shepparton, Healesville, Colac, etc)
Peter Willis: p.willis@theoaktree.org | 0439 326 343
WESTERN AUSTRALIA TRIP (Perth city and suburbs, Sydney city)
Jody Lightfoot: j.lightfoot@theoaktree.org | 0404 491 494
SOUTH AUSTRALIA TRIP (Adelaide city and suburbs, Mt Gambier)
Adam Pulford: a.pulford@theoaktree.org | 0424 885 387
TASMANIA TRIP (Hobart, Launceston, North West Coast, Melbourne)
Jess Jacobson: j.jacobson@theoaktree.org | 0418 961 971
QUEENSLAND TRIP (Brisbane, Lismore, Byron Bay, Ballina, Coffs Harbour, Gosford)
Ali Eather: a.eather@theoaktree.org | 0420 463 298
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY TRIP (Canberra and surrounds, Cooma, Bateman’s Bay, Bega, Goulburn)
Harry Aitken: h.aitken@theoaktree.org | 0432 185 820
NEW SOUTH WALES TRIP (Sydney city and suburbs, Sutherland, Campbelltown, etc)
Amritha Thiyagarajan: a.thiyagarajan@theoaktree.org | 0402 509 864
The Issue
What’s the Roadtrip?
From 8-14 May 2010, 1,000 young people will participate on a road trip across the nation to Canberra in what could become the largest ever youth-run campaign of its kind.
Departing from 7 cities, the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Roadtrip will:
- Train & mobilise 1,000 young people,
- Engage & activate 50 local communities,
- Speak directly with 100,000 ordinary Aussies,
- Create & build Australia’s largest video petition,
- Converge in Canberra for a huge camping festival,
- Impact the media to reach over 10 million Australians,
- And generate the public momentum towards ending extreme poverty!
How will the Roadtrip create change?
At each location the Roadtrip will activate the local community through public stunts, forums, speaking engagements, community events and concerts. It will partner with local schools, clubs, churches, businesses, councils and individuals. We are asking everyday Australians to take charge of their impact on the world by consuming ethically, living sustainably and donating their time & treasure to help make poverty history.
The Roadtrip will end by converging on our nation’s capital for a two day camping festival and lobbying summit at Parliament House, asking the Australian government to do our fair share to end extreme poverty and climate change. In Canberra, the Roadtrippers will get to experience live music, speakers, politician visits, workshops, stalls and more.
Get onboard the Roadtrip and help MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY!
