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Welcome to Recovery Discovery  

It's hard to believe it's been 2 months since we were last swinging and bush dancing at Yarramundi in January! We will be publishing newsletters for Recovery Camp this year so we can stay connected between camps, we hope this first issue of "Recovery Discovery" finds you well.

Read on for announcements, 2020 camp dates, Rally's Recovery Tips, RC Family in Focus and connect with us on Social Media. 
The RC Family looking good and looking safe after choosing their challenge and supporting each other in group activites at camp. 

Announcement:
May Camp Cancelled


Dear RC Family, 
Together we are all facing the period ahead of life altered due to COVID-19. The May 2020 Recovery Camp has been canceled due to venue closures and government restrictions. At this point, we are planning to go ahead with the July camp. We will reassess closer to the date and will be communicating frequently with you during this time. 

We know our program helps with recovery so we will be back to camp as soon as it is safe to do so!

Until then, we are brainstorming ways to stay in touch and we will update you with news about connecting the RC family online soon.

For correct news and advice about COVID-19 please only use trusted sources like the NSW Government Health website.

Many of us are understandably feeling a heightened sense of anxiety right now, so if you are struggling please follow this link to reach out for Mental health services and support. Some quick links and phone numbers below.

Beyond Blue
1300 22 46 36

Lifeline
131 114

Mental Health Line
1800 011 511

Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467

We want you to know that Recovery Camp is here and working to continue camps as soon as possible. Remember that physical distancing doesn't mean social isolation. Reach out to others using technology social ties are important to maintain at this time more than ever.

You are not alone.
This won't last forever.
Stay grounded.
Stay connected.
Click the links below to connect with us on social media:
Like RC on Facebook
Follow RC on Instagram
Follow RC on Twitter

2020 Camp Dates

July 27-31 (NSW)

September 21-25 (VIC)

October 5-9 (NSW)

December 14-18 (NSW)

Rally's Recovery Tips


I like to go for a trot when I'm feeling stressed.

Exercise is important to stay physically and mentally healthy.

Why not go for a walk or discover a new hobby to stay active like me?

Follow my Instagram @theadvetnuresofrally 
Frank

RC Family in Focus: Frank

Q. What is your favourite activity at camp?
A. The bush dance!

Q. When you're not at camp, what do you like to do?
A. Go along to Weslars for the cooking group, drop-in, movie night and to shout Aunty Edna a coffee.

Q. What is your funniest RC moment?
A. Too many laughs to choose from, at the bush dance and always at the trivia night lip-syncing and trying to shake my booty!

Q. What have you learned about yourself at RC?
A. The ability to put myself out there and be fearless, being the first cab off the rank for the flying fox and giant swing.

Q. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A. Roasted Pumpkin pizza. 

Learning from Lived Experience: 
Impact


Recovery Camp is a unique place to be empowered. You have the opportunity to transform your lived experience into truly meaningful education. By sharing your story you inspire training nurses with your resilience, create understanding and fight stigma.



"This camp has provided me with so much lived experience that could not be conveyed in a classroom. It strengthens my knowledge and puts it into practice. Any misconceptions, hesitations or stigma I had, has completely erased."

- Anthea 2020 (Student Nurse)
If you have any feedback about this newsletter or want something included let us know and we will consider it. Email zoe@recoverycamp.com.au.

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