Where is the road trip leaving from?

• Melbourne
• Canberra
• Sydney
• Brisbane
• Adelaide
• Hobart
• Perth*

Roadtrips depart from the above cities and all converge in Canberra.

What are the important dates?

• December 15th: Insider applications close
• January 1st: Public Applications Open
• March 17th: Public Applications Close
• April 18th, 25th & May 2nd: Training Days
• May 8-14th: Road Trip & Summit in Canberra!

What if I’m from Perth?

Perth applicants will need to pay an additional $110. This will include the cost of a special return flight to Sydney

We will provide support to Ambassadors from Perth to fundraise to cover their own costs.

What is the price and what does it cover?

The special price is $350. This price covers:

• Transport for 7 days, you’ll be in a specially branded MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY bus with dozens of other Ambassadors!
• Accommodation for 7 days, though we can’t promise it will be luxurious! In fact we can promise that it wont be…
• Most meals for 7 days. You’ll get all your breakfasts and most of your lunches/dinners. When you don’t get those we’ll arrange a cheap option!
• Entry to the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY summit and festival in Canberra, including high-profile speakers, activist training workshops, festival camping, media stunts and interacting with political leaders.
• VIP Tickets to the Finale Concert on Friday 14th May! Lineup to be announced.

Please note that there are no refunds after March 1st.

What if I can’t afford it?

This is a movement for everyone. If coming on the road trip is impossible for cost reasons, then you can apply for one of our many full or half scholarships.

There are over 75 half scholarships and 15 full scholarships available and these will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated need. Please only apply for a scholarship if you cannot otherwise participate.

Other Scholarships

If you're a student at Monash University, there is a $50 subsidy up for grabs for up to 50 students.

If you're a member of the Uniting Church there is also a $100 subsidy available for 50 of you. Check out http://morepraxis.org.au/mph-roadtrip for more info on the Uniting Church subsidy.

What if I’m under 18?

The road trip is open to young people aged 16 -26. If you are under the age of 18 you can participate with your parents consent. A few things your parents might be relieved to know:

• The Road Trip is entirely alcohol, drug and smoking free.
• Sleeping arrangements are organized such that boys are split from girls, and over 18s are split from under 18s.
• All Ambassadors will be in a group with 9 other young people, lead by a trained group leader who will provide for the groups pastoral care, welfare and support.
• We’ve done this before and have a developed a strong set of policies and practices to ensure that everything goes smoothly. In 2007 we took 700 young people aged 16 – 26 on a road trip for 7 days to Sydney and in 2005 we took 200 young people to Canberra.
• A parents information pack is being developed and will be available soon. To be notified when this is available or to ask any other questions please email parents.roadtrip@theoaktree.org

What will happen on the actual road trip?

First check out this video from our last roadtrip, showing some of the highlights.

We’ll be talking to Australians in metropolitan, regional and rural Australia. This includes:

• Flash Mobs & Media Stunts
• Meetings with MPs
• Speaking and workshops in schools, local councils & businesses
• Events like concerts, dinners etc.

 What are we up to in Canberra?

We’ll be bringing together passionate campaigners from around the country to:

• Build a movement that will last long beyond the road trip itself
• Hear from key leaders of the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY movement in Australia and around the world about what it will take to end extreme poverty.
• Hear firsthand accounts of poverty, development and the challenges being faced in the developing world.
• Have training in some of the most cutting edge campaigning techniques – whether it be online campaigning or community organizing.
• Deliver our message of change to our nations leaders.
• Create some mindblowing and creative media stunts with over 1000 people from around the country out the front of parliament house!

Can I come to Canberra if I can’t go on the Roadtrip?

Yes. Tickets are now available here.

Questions

If you have any other questions please email roadtrip@theoaktree.org