To reduce costs and give students a chance to develop their own organisational skills, they need to arrange their own ways of getting to and from Adelaide, bearing in mind we encourage students travel in cars where possible to cut costs. This may include air travel, bus travel or by car either with family or sharing travel with another student and their family with the expectation of paying $25.00 for a one-way car trip.

Parents are encouraged to be with their student on this trip. The visits provide a tremendous opportunity for insight into the types of careers available. Parents can then also be more informed in discussions they have with their child(ren) on future options. In some cases it is also helpful to see the career pathway that may not suitable. Also the parents, by being present, may be able to provide a slightly different perspective on a particular occupation that the student may not be able to do by themselves.

Accommodation in Adelaide will be in the Youth Hostel in Waymouth Street

• Students and parents are encouraged to stay as part of a group. Last year we stayed at the Youth Hostel in Waymouth Street. Both parents and students really enjoyed this accommodation. It was clean, neat, safe, and very convenient. The cost was around $25 per night, which we believe is very reasonable considering the locality. If students and parents have someone to stay with in Adelaide they can organise this on a personal basis, but they will be expected to join the group at the beginning of each day. It obviously is better if the students can all stay together.
• The accommodation is safe, secure and spacious. We have access to a large kitchen, huge lounge area, TV room, and video room. All that is needed are personal needs and food (for snacks and breakfast). You are encouraged to visit the web-site http://www.yha.com.au/. Everyone can cook their own meals.
• A submission for CAP funding is available to assist meeting a proportion of travel/accommodation costs for students. $25.00 if travelling in a car, $50.00 by bus or plane. This can only be claimed upon your return. Therefore you must keep copies of bus or plane tickets.
• The overall cost is estimated to be $205. This covers four nights accommodation and any expenses related to our visits (eg. Zoo, or Finesse Modelling). It is up to students to try and budget their other expenses (eg. food & travel).

PLEASE NOTE: If a student is not going to be accompanied by a parent, it is easier for the supervising teachers and students when they need to move between visits if that student stays with the main group.