Date: Monday 30th June to Friday 4th July
Start Time: Check-in will be from 3pm-6pm on the 30th
Cost (Excl. Transport): $360 (Early Bird till 5th May) / $415 (Regular)
What is included in the cost?: Accommodation, most meals and a day tobogganing in the snow (Selwyn Snowfields).Â
Location: Canberra
Accommodation: Alivio Tourist Park
Registration closes: 11:55pm Friday, 30th May, 2025
Mid Year Days Away 2025 is a five-day journey where students can enjoy an international community, explore faith, have fun, make new friends and grow together. Come and Join us for this unique experience! This year we will reflect on LOVE DIFFERENTLY.
What is love? This word is so present in our daily lives. We love people, things, desires, ourselves, and our neighbors. Is Love just a feeling or an action? Let’s explore together what Jesus teaches about Love and how it affects four areas of our daily lives: love for ourselves, our neighbors, God, and the good things this world offers us.
A great environment to make new friends, have fun, be part of an amazing community, and explore faith!
Sample Day Programme:
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Seminars
12:30pm Lunch & Free Time to tour around the city
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Main Session
8:30pm Community Night
Meals info:Â
Breakfast and dinner are included (including special banquet dinner on the final night)
Lunch each day is not provided, and can be purchased during the afternoon outings.Â
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Optional Items:Cost (Excl. Transport): $360 (Early Bird till 5th May) / $415 (Regular)
What is included in the cost?: Accommodation, breakfast and dinner, and a day tobogganing in the snow (Selwyn Snowfields).Â
Final payments are due by 30th May 2025.
To make payment please transfer to:
Account Name: Campus NSW
BSB: 062 – 107
Account Number: 1069 1032
Description: LastName_FirstInitial_MYDA25 (e.g.Lucy_R_MYDA25)
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Accommodation address: 20 Kunzea St, O’Connor ACT 2602
We will be staying at shared cabins at Alivio Tourist Park. Alivio has everything you need to turn your stay into an unforgettable experience. Check it out the website:https://aliviogroup.com.au/
Canberra has grown up a lot as a city, and with Alivio Tourist Park located just 5 minutes from the CBD, you are sure to be close to all the action. We are surrounded by beautiful green hills with clean air and blue skies for days. The streets are full of interesting foodie finds to tempt you and even our national institutions have a curious side.
The Venue for seminars and night program are the Canberra Chinese Christian ChurchÂ
Transportation
Transportation is not included in the cost of Mid Year Days Away. You must book your own transport. Some options are: Flights tickets or a train ride from Sydney
Transport from the airport or train station to the accommodation is not provided. Public transportation options are available. Alternatively you may form a group and rideshare using Uber or similar services.Â
Arrive in Canberra from 3pm-6pm on the 30th June 2025.
Depart Canberra after 11am on 4th July 2025. Â
Some afternoon outings in the city may require public transportation.
Why should I attend Mid Year Days Away?
Power to Change’s Mid Year Days Away is designed to help you connect with international students, make friends, have fun together, ask challenging questions, and explore faith in a welcoming and safe environment.Â
Who will be at Mid Year Days Away? Can I invite friends who are not part of Power to Change? Can I come if I am not a Christian?
Mid Year Days Away is designed especially for students, so the primary attendees will be uni students from around Sydney. And yes! Students who are not Christians or part of Power to Change are welcome to come! Mid Year Days Away is for all young adults, regardless of their spiritual background who have a desire to grow in their relationship with God or are wanting to explore and ask questions about Christianity. If you are not Christian, you won’t be asked to participate in any activities you don’t feel comfortable with.
Is it an issue if I don’t know anyone else going to Mid Year Days Away?
There are plenty of opportunities to get to know people at Mid Year Days Away! In fact, the trip is designed for people who may not know many others as well. During the week there will be many opportunities to share meals and go out in the city with other students from campuses like USYD, MQ, and UTS. So come along and get connected! If you’re nervous about coming without knowing anyone please reach out to us and ask to get connected beforehand!
What do I need to bring?
You can find a list of what to bring with you to Mid Year Days Away on the ‘What to Bring’ tab.
What is the accommodation/site like?
We will be staying in ensuite cabins that include cooking facilities. The venue has some outdoor spaces to enjoy.Â
Who will I be rooming with?
You’ll be allocated a cabin with a few other people of the same gender (except in the case of families and married couples). During the registration process you can indicate if there are people you would particularly like to room with and we’ll do our best to put you with at least one of those people. However if you don’t have a particular preference or if you don’t know anyone else, you’ll be placed with people so you can get to know some new friends.
How do I pay?
Once you have registered you will receive an automated email which includes your registration details and banking information. If you cannot transfer money into the bank account, get to a Commonwealth branch or you did not receive the automated email please contact stacey.kerr@powertochange.org.au.
What about COVID? What happens if I get sick before Mid Year Days Away?
If you have any symptoms in the lead up to MYDA please do a test and let shirley.mesquita@powertochange.org.au know when you receive a negative result.
Join the MYDA WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kc06EZkmwHMDEX5pOo6bty
For any queries or concerns, feel free to contact:
Shirley Mesquita
Email: shirley.mesquita@powertochange.org.au
