This was the initial concept brief for the event. For 2010 rather than having a group of people riding it will just be me for the whole journey with Cam and others along the way. The goal for the following years is to grow the participation in the event, as that's what its about. Getting people involved at all levels.
Concept Brief
Camp n’ Cycle for Mental Health (CC4MH) brings together individuals and organisations from vastly different backgrounds that share the passions of camping, cycling and/or mental health. This powerful movement will improve access for people who experience mental illness, improve their health and increase awareness of mental health issues in the Victorian community. All this will be achieved by people volunteering and organisations donating or providing in-kind services & goods. Currently the coordination for the event is being done so voluntarily by Liz Leorke & Cameron Stewart who are passionate about cycling, mental health & camping.
The combination of passions will result in a bike ride covering 1,450km for three weeks around Victoria. The riding group and support crew (approximately 25 people) will stop off at campsites around Victoria. During the evening at select campsites, a community dinner will be held where community members, local mental health services, families from schools etc will be invited to hear a guest speaker talk about mental health. This journey will roll out during 17th April – 7th May 2010. Camp n’ Cycle for Mental Health also links to these events:
Australian Camps Association Great Aussie Campout on April 17th – 18th
Vicserv Mental Health Conference – Unfinished Business: Pathways to Social Inclusion April 29th – 30th
YMCA Victoria’s Open Doors fundraising events
The aim is to raise money leading up to and throughout the journey for people who experiencing mental illness to access outdoor adventure programs that improve their physical quality of life and increase their social connectedness.
Support opportunities – The Believers
Camp n’ Cycle for Mental Health thrives and grows on the passions of the community. As this event is driven by those wanting to give or participate, we cannot estimate the impact a contribution by one individual or an organisation can mean for them. Therefore in recognition of the time, talent or treasure that individuals and organisations contribute, Camp n’ Cycle for Mental Health would like to recognise everyone as Believers.
The various roles Believers can take:
There will be a variety of roles that will need to be fulfilled for CC4MH to succeed:
Examples include:
Riders for stages of the journey (not applicable 2010)
Support vehicle drivers (not applicable 2010)
Marketing support
Campsite coordinators
First aid officers
Mental Health guest speakers
Social evening fundraising coordinator (not applicable 2010)
And many more….
Itinerary April 17th - May 7th
DATE DEPARTURE - ARRIVAL
17/04/2010 Fairfield to Queenscliff
18/04/2010 Queenscliff to Anglesea
19/07/2010 Anglesea to Grovedale
20/04/2010 Grovedale to Myrniong
20/04/2010 Myrniong to Rowsley
21/04/2010 Rowsely to Mt Evelyn
22/04/2010 Mt Evelyn to Yea
23/04/2010 Yea to Mansfield
24/04/2010 Mansfield to Benalla
25/04/2010 Benalla to Wangaratta
26/04/2010 wangaratta day stay
27/04/2010 Wangaratta to Myrtleford
28/04/2010 Myrtleford to Fall Creek
29/04/2010 Fall Creek to Omeo
30/04/2010 Omeo to Bruthen
1/05/2010 Bruthen to Sale
2/05/2010 Sale to Traralgon
3/05/2010 Traralgon day stay
4/05/2010 Traralgon to Leongatha
5/05/2010 Leongatha to Phillip Island
6/05/2010 Phillip Island to Mt Eliza
7/05/2010 Mt Eliza to Fairfield
