Awareness participation education

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1 Awareness participation education Our education programs at the Otway Fly are designed to be FUN and interactive As we all know, students learn best when they re having fun. Put together in a manner to create interest, spark discussion and debate with the objective of creating a sense of ownership of the forest, after all it s our planet, love her and she shall love you back. The roll of the forest, what does the forest really do for you? We discuss environmental changes and effects in a modern world, eco systems, food webs, collaboration and sustainability. Our fantastic guides are local community members who are passionate and have a genuine love of creating awareness for the next generation of environment protectors. All of our education programs are implemented in a non bias fashion and take into consideration both sides of any and every debate. We customise your tours to fit your key subject objectives to suit your curriculum and the duration of your visit, so come talk to us and we will get it just right for you. We can also help with pre and post visit activities. The Otway Fly education programs run from 4 different platforms. -Timber to Tourism- aimed at VCE level -Otway Survivor- years Habitat Walk- years 4-6 -Earth Keepers- years prep-4 All of our education packages include our world famous Tree Top Walk. We have various catering options available and the high adrenalin thrills of the Zip Line Tour can be incorporated into most guided tours. Timber to Tourism- The Timber to Tourism platform is our most popular with students and educators alike. We start with the statement Commercialisation of the outdoor experience is the only way to ensure the long term protection of our natural environment this statement is deliberately controversial and should spark discussion and debate. We talk of history and lessons learned, modern logging practices, sustainable environment strategies, conflicts of interest, habitat loss and protection and the value of natural resources. What is a forest really worth? Page 1 of 9

2 Otway Survivor- The Otway Survivor platform is put together with a Bear Grills style survival theme. We introduce students to native trees, plants, bush foods and animals. We talk of habitat and ask the question, what is really needed to survive? (Food, water, shelter and protection) We learn of local pioneers and aboriginal skills and crafts. Interaction within an eco system including competition, predator behaviour, collaboration, pollination, reproduction, parenting and the effects of introduced species. Hands on activities can include direction finding, shelter building and fire lighting. We learn of the survival skills and adaptations of various animals and plants (flora and fauna) We also discuss natural and manmade changes to the continually evolving natural environment. Habitat Walk- The Habitat Walk platform encourages students to interact and provides a feeling of ownership of our environment. We begin by asking students to make a list of 5 things they believe they can t live without, this and other activities which we can help provide, can be done in class before your visit to get a heads up and to build the anticipation of your arrival. We introduce a range of animals and plants and discuss where they live and what they need to survive. We learn about habitat loss and protection and things we can do to help our natural environment from our suburban homes. We talk of changes in habitat in our modern world, zoo s versus wildlife refuge and we go in search of different animals and their homes throughout the forest creating a senses/data base as we go. Most importantly we evoke a sense of appreciation of what the forest really does for us. Have you thanked a tree today? Earth Keepers- Serious fun, we introduce the character Dan Dan the environment man as he takes students through a fun filled and exciting range of hands on activities. Firstly we enrol students in The Otway Fly s Junior Ecologist Apprentice programme students can make and wear a badge giving a true sense of participation and identification. We introduce the forest as a neighbourhood then we give the students the important job of finding out just who and what lives in the community and what role they play. We discuss how our own cities are identifiable by their distinctive features and compare how our forests and eco systems can also be identified by their features. Importantly we learn of Mother Nature s amazing recycling system and the necessity of each and every community members fully dedicated participation. Page 2 of 9

3 PRICES An educational guide can be provided for your visit and a program tailored to your requirements. Our guide per guest ratio is 1 per 15 students. All prices quoted below are per student/person Minimum number per group is 10 to qualify for below pricing One supervisor is included free of charge when accompanying 10 paying students. Additional supervisors are charged extra, prices quoted below For Zip Line Tours & Abseiling EVERY student MUST have a parent or guardian complete and sign the attached waiver form before visiting the Otway Fly Prices are valid until 31 st December 2013 OTWAY FLY TREETOP WALK CATEGORY ACTIVITY PRICE PER PERSON Primary & Secondary Unguided Tour $7.50 Guided Tour $10.50 Tertiary Students Unguided Tour $13.50 Guided Tour $ x Adult FOC per 10 paying students FREE of charge Additional Adults $15.00 Extra guide fee * $45.00 ea * Over 15 students, an additional guide WILL be assigned at an additional $45. ABSEIL GROUP PACKAGES Guided Treetop walk and abseil for just $25 per student! Minimum of 10 paying guests. Groups smaller than 10 people, cost will be $ ABSEIL SPECIAL $22 per person for 2 descents. This special does not include a guided Treetop walk. Please note the time needed to complete abseiling, as a guide it takes 4 hours for 20 students to complete 2 descents. ZIP LINE TOUR & TREE TOP WALK CATEGORY ACTIVITY PRICE PER PERSON Secondary/Primary * Unguided Tree Top Tour $62.00 Adult/Tertiary $86.25 Secondary/Primary * GUIDED Tree Top Tour $68.00 Adult/Tertiary $95.00 * 1 x Adult free of charge per 9 paying students Prices only applicable to groups of 9 or more paying students Page 3 of 9

4 EDUCATIONAL MEAL PACKAGES OPTION DESCRIPTION PRICE 1 Fresh Salad Knott Rolls and a can of soft drink $ Chicken Nuggets and chips and a can of soft drink $ Pizza and chips or salad and a can of soft drink $ Cheeseburger and chips and a can of soft drink 5 Pie and Chips or salad and a can of soft drink $8.50 $9.00 Please select your meal choice number on the education booking application form. All prices are per student/person Page 4 of 9

5 DIRECTIONS The Otway Fly is located 55 min south of Colac, approximately 3 hrs drives from Melbourne via the Princess Highway or 1.5 hrs from Warrnambool. Please note all times are approximate, extra time needs to be allocated for large vehicles, trailers and poor weather. EDUCATION BOOKING CONDITIONS & INFORMATION BOOKING CONDITIONS We strongly suggest you call and speak to us regarding all your education needs and optional extras at least a week before your arrival. Nathan Swain Whilst we make all attempts to ensure that your booking is correct it is the Responsibility of the person making the booking to ensure the details given are correct and documentation is complete. Minimum size of group is 10 students to receive group discounts for the Tree Top Walk & 9 students for Zip Line Tour. Bookings must be made at least 14 days in advance including optional extras (i.e. catering); Numbers, arrival time and catering requirements (if applicable) to be finalised 24 hours prior to arrival; School packages are only available to legitimate school groups; No verbal bookings allowed; bookings will be confirmed upon completion of our Education Booking Application Form ; Payment must be paid in one transaction per group; Invoicing after your visit only available if the required credit application documentation has been complete prior to arrival. Otherwise payment is required prior to entry to the walk; If a booking containing either guided tours (including Zip Line Tours) and or catering is cancelled outside of the required 24 hours notice, the organiser may be held liable for full payment of catering (as quoted); Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your tours departures for guided Tree Top Walks and Zip Line Tours; A No Show/Late Fee for $ per group containing Guided Tours (including Zip Line Tours) may be applicable. Late Fee applicable after 2 hours from your specified arrival time Page 5 of 9

6 PRIVACY POLICY Otway Fly Tree Top Adventures respects your privacy. We have sourced our privacy principles from various legal institutions, which embody the National Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act). Otway Fly Tree Top Adventures also complies with the Spam Act 2003, which deals with restrictions on sending s. Although our policy specifically addresses Otway Fly Tree Top Adventures obligations in respect of the laws of Australia, Otway Fly Tree Top Adventures applies, where practicable, those principles and the processes set out below to its associates globally, subject to any requirements of local law. HOW TO BOOK YOUR TRIP Booking your trip to the Otway Fly couldn t be easier, just follow the steps below. If you have any queries or require further information or assistance with any aspect of your trip please do not hesitate to contact us, our staff are available to offer advice and assistance year round. 1. Complete the Educational Booking Form and return to us, either fax, post or us at least 7 days prior to arrival. Fax PO BOX 329, Apollo Bay VIC 3233 Phone nathan.swain@otwayfly.com.au 2. Booking Confirmation will be ed/faxed to you to confirm your booking. Payment can either be made in advance or upon arrival at the Otway Fly Visitor Centre unless invoicing has been arranged 3. Payment options available are school cheque, direct deposit or credit card. Payment details: School Cheque: Please make payable to The Otway Fly Pty Ltd Direct Deposit: The Otway Fly Pty Ltd (ANZ) BSB: A/C: Page 6 of 9

7 EDCUATIONAL BOOKING FORM School/Group Name: Contact Name: Contact Numbers: Phone: Fax: Address: DETAILS OF VISIT DATE: ARRIVAL TIME: STUDENT No: YEAR LEVEL: ADULT No: Please complete sections relating to the tours your group will be undertaking 1. TREE TOP WALK UNGUIDED GUIDED Student No. Adult No. PROGRAM DETAILS (please circle) Timber to Tourism aimed at VCE TOTAL COST $ Preferred Tour Time: Otway Survivor aimed at years 7-10 Habitat Walk aimed at years ZIP LINE TOUR Earth Keepers aimed at prep-4 No Of Students No Of Adults TOTAL COST $ Preferred Tour Time: (9am; 10am; 11am; 12 noon; 1pm or 2pm) *** Additional information required for Zip Line Tours please complete Zip Line Tour Booking Form 3. ABSEILING 4. CATERING Student No. Adult No. Meal No: No. of Price (per Meals person) Total Cost $ $ TOTAL COST $ PAYMENT TOTAL AMOUNT: $ PAY Pre Pay On Arrival METHOD Credit Card Cheque/Money Order Direct Deposit If paying via Credit Card: Card Number: Exp: CVV: Name on Card: Signature PLEASE READ & SIGN I have read and understand the supplied Booking Conditions and I am aware that by signing this form I am waiving certain legal rights which I, my representatives or my dependents may have against the supplier. I have read, acknowledge and accept all booking terms and conditions outlined in this document on behalf of the group and all participants. Organiser: Signature: Date: OFFICE USE ONLY: DEPOSIT RECEIVED: BOOKING No: BALANCE PAID: Page 7 of 9

8 ZIP LINE TOUR BOOKING FORM Please complete & return this form when booking your group in for a Zip Line Tour School/Group Name: Contact Name: No. of Students: No. Of Adults: Tour Date: Tour 1: Preferred Tour Time: (9am; 10am; 11am; 12 noon; 1pm or 2pm) Participant s Name Participant s Age Signed Waiver? Tour 2: Preferred Tour Time: (9am; 10am; 11am; 12 noon; 1pm or 2pm) Participant s Name Participant s Age Signed Waiver? Tour 3: Preferred Tour Time: (9am; 10am; 11am; 12 noon; 1pm or 2pm) Participant s Name Participant s Age Signed Waiver? Page 8 of 9

9 ZIP LINE & ABSEIL WAIVER IMPORTANT NOTICE EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY YOUR ASSUMPTION OF RISK - THESE CONDITIONS AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS! WARNING: If you participate in the Recreational Activities detailed below your rights to sue the supplier under the Fair Trading Act 1999, if you are killed or injured because the activities were not supplied with due care and skill or were not reasonably fit for their purpose, are excluded, restricted or modified in the way set out in in this document. NOTE: The change to your rights, as set out, does not apply if your death or injury is due to gross negligence on the supplier s part. Gross negligence is defined in the Fair Trading (Recreational Services) Regulations Otway Fly Treetop Adventures Pty Ltd, as the respective supplier of Recreational Services, sell all tickets and supply all recreational services and facilities including, but not limited to zip line tours and abseiling ("Recreational Activities") subject to the following conditions: 1. These conditions do not affect any rights you have under Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) ("the Act") except to the extent excluded in condition We and our employees, directors, officers, guides, instructors, contractors and agents ( the supplier ) are not liable to you, your dependants or legal representatives in negligence, breach of contract or statute or statutory duty (including for breach of consumer guarantees implied by the Act) for personal injury or death suffered by you from our supply of Recreational Activities and the condition, layout, construction, design or use of these recreational activities; 3. You acknowledge that the Recreational Activities are dangerous with many inherent risks, dangers and hazards and personal injury and sometimes death can occur and you assume and accept all risk of personal injury or death from Recreational Activities, and you waive the right to sue the supplier for any personal injury or death in any way whatsoever arising from such activities. 4. We will not refund or replace a ticket: a. if you decide part way through a Zip Line Tour to no longer partake in the activity. 5. You must comply with signs or other directions and we may suspend or cancel your access to Recreational Activities at our absolute discretion for non compliance with these conditions or for reckless or careless conduct. 6. Participants acknowledge and agree that they are undertaking the said activities freely, voluntarily and at his or her own risk with full appreciation of the nature and the extent of all risks and requirements involved with the activities. The waiver is a binding document for the participant (his or her guardian). All applicants (guardians please sign for holders aged under 18 years) for Zip Line Tours and/or Abseiling must read & agree to the above and then sign below, confirming that they have read and understand the Terms and Conditions and subsequently agree to the refund policy schedule and the Privacy Policy The Otway Fly P/L. I have hereby read and understood and agree to the Terms and Conditions (including cancellations & refunds) and the Privacy Policy of the Otway Fly Pty Ltd. PLEASE PRINT YOUR FIRST AND SURNAME CLEARLY: Name of participant: Name of Guardian: Signature: Date: THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN IF THE STUDENT IS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 Page 9 of 9