'A Dynamic Strong Community of Active Young People for Purposeful,
Practical Conservation in Victoria's Mountains and at Home'
The Stage III Mountain program is open to anyone who would like to be involved in helping and hiking in Victoria's Mountains. There are many easy fun ways to be involved. It is a continuation of Stage II and has a core of young people, you don't have to be young and you don't ever had to have visited Wollangarra before to be a part of it. Families, couples, University students, young and older people are all welcome to jump on one of our expeditions and give back to, as well as enjoy our High Country. This year trips will be led by Wilderness First Aid qualified leaders from Wollangarra, exciting Fundraisers and Community events will be held in Melbourne and further afield and exciting projects will be launched at Wollangarra and in the Mountains. You can bring your existing skill knowledge, learn new skills and meet new people on this exciting new program.
JOIN! Join an trip that is coming up or come to an event. See our Calendar for interesting projects that are planned and happening soon. Find out more by contacting Wollangarra (03) 51480492
For regular updates and news of Stage Three happenings . . .
Join the E-news by emailing your address to info@stagethreewollangarra.com
Join the Mailing Address for the Stage III Newsletter (Post to 'Wollangarra' Licola VIC 3858).
Join our Facebook Group 'Stage Three - Mountain Work Parties'
START! Have an idea for a hike, environmental project, fundraiser that you are keen to do through Stage three? Great!
Download our 'Start Up' Checklist and Contact our Young Peoples go to Alex Pontonio of the Stage III Committee (e: alexpontonio@stagethreewollngarra.org) . We are here to help that great idea with support and assistance
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What kind of projects and events do you do?
A Stage III current projects and trips including hikes in the high country, restoring an old stone cattlemens hut, using pioneer skills to build a post and rail fence, track work with sister organisation Mittagundi, Trivia nights and other fundraisers, local walks, revegetation, building a Pizza oven and a Stage three building at Wollangarra. Projects are diverse both at Wollangarra and in the mountains and include fundraisers and community events in Melbourne.
How long are the programs?
There are day and night events as well as weekend projects and week long programs.
What do you need to bring?
You own personal camping/hiking gear. Wollangarra can provide anything you might not have, from boots to hiking packs and raincoats. Depending on the trip you may need to contribute some food and some money towards petrol, should you need to use 4WD vehicles. The trip leader will let you know specific details closer to the date of the trip.
Do we need any previous experience?
Not at all. The work we do is easily learnt on the job and the walks are usually average in difficulty. However, a moderate degree of physical fitness is needed and you will living simply, sleeping in tents and often cooking on campfires or portable stoves.
Is it safe?
There will always be a trip leader with Wilderness First Aid qualifications and outdoors experience. The group will also have an extensive group first aid kit and trunked radio phone for any emergencies.
Stage III Newsletter
The 'New' Stage Three Newsletter - Downloadable Now
2009 and 2010 Calendar Exciting calendar for 2010 has just been released!!
| FEBURARY 2010 | |
| 26th-28th Feb |
Burgoynes Hut: Roof Repair: Burgoynes Hut Roof with Graham ‘Fallsy’ Fall and Jack Gilbert. Date be confirmed |
| MARCH | |
| 27th | Melbourne Trivia Night at Camberwell High. Contact Lisa for more info at info@stagethreewollangarra.org, or check out stage III on facebook (above) |
| APRIL | |
| 3th to 9th April: | Stage III Hike Project/ Hike - Filling fast! Send your forms up to Woll, any questions ask Lisa - info@stagethreewollangarra.org |
| JUNE | |
| 5th to 6th | Wollangarra Wood Chop |
| 26th | Wollangarra and Mittagundi Hop |
| JULY | |
| 4th to 9th | Stage II Hike Destination T.B.A - possible project at the Crinolone! + Snow visit? |
| 2nd to 5th | Stage III Induction |
| AUGUST | |
| 7th & 8th | Stage III Weekend @ Wollangarra or local. VACANCY Let us know what you would like to do and we can plan this project. |
| SEPTEMBER | |
| 27th to 30th | Stage III Hike - Your idea here! Where would you like to go? what sort of project would you like to do? Let us know and we can plan a project. |
| OCTOBER | |
| 1st to 2nd | Open Day Organisation |
| 3rd to 4th | Wollangarra Open Day |
| NOVEMBER | |
| VACANCY | |
| DECEMBER | |
| 5th to 10th | Stage III Hike |
| 10th to 13th | Stage III Induction |
| 12th to 19th | Stage II December [Stage III welcome to be at Wollangarra to help out] |
Info on Upcoming Events and Trips
Stage III Trivia Night
This year the stage III Trivia night is going to be held at Camberwell High. Come along and support stage III and have some Wollangarra fun in Melbourne. Theme is bad taste so dress in your op-shop best! Arrive 6pm for a 6.30pm start.
For Bookings contact Lisa on info@stagethreewollangarra.org or call 0408 383 729. You can pay at the door and make tables on the night, but it would be nice to have an idea of numbers so please send an email if your coming.
Cost is $15 full or $10 concession. There will be lots of games, cool prizes and a silent auction. BYO spare change and food. Drinks and dessert for sale.
Easter Stage III trip - 3rd-9th April
This Easter come to Woll for an awesome stage III. More details to follow, but it looks like we might be doing a project at Bryces Gorge. Check facebook for train times and other info closer to the date.
Places are already filling fast, so send your forms up to Woll or any questions contact Lisa.
The Stage III Committee plays an essential governing role of Stage III. The Committee meets regularly and members hold different roles and areas of responsibility to support the organisation and journey of Stage III. The committee is open to an keen young person of Stage three and have access to training opportunities through out their time with the committee. The committee is currently looking for some general members to come to meetings and help out with fundraising and other events, if your interested contact Claire Hazelwood.
Current Committee:
Alex Pontonio (Young People Contact) email: alexpontonio@stagethreewollangarra.org
Hamish McCrae (Wollangarra Events) email: hamishmacrae@stagethreewollangarra.org
Gus Woodward (Wollangarra Events) email: guswoodward@stagethreewollangarra.org
Ella Barry (Melbourne Events) email: ellabarry@stagethreewollangarra.org
Louise King (Melbourne Events) email: lousieking@stagethreewollangarra.org
Eric Woodward (Publicity) email: ericwoodward@stagethreewollangarra.org
Mardi Thorpe (Designer) email: mardithorpe@stagethreewollangarra.org
Claire Hazelwood (Secretary) email: clairehazelwood@stagethreewollangarra.org
The Committee is the best port of call for the young people they represent and a huge base of support for developing ideas and projects. As a group they can be contacted collectively by email at committee@stagethreewollangarra.org
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· September 21 - 26 (Crinoline Walking Track) |
· Nov 30 - Dec 5 (Shaws Creek - reveg and erosion control) |
· March ‘09 (Wollangarra Weekend) |
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· October 3 - 5 (Open Day Weekend) |
· January ’09 (Stage III Building - insulate, line and paint) |
· April ‘09 (Mt.Margaret walking track - track work) |
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· October 10 - 12 Wollangarra projects |
· February ‘09 (Guys Hut) |
Please call Jane on 0423 191 329 for more info on any of these trips |
Stage III Gear Bank Wish List
Gear! Gear! Gear!
Food Containers
Waterproof pants
Stage III Building Wish List
· Lining & Weather boards
· Ceiling insulation
Secondhand cupboards or wardrobes
Design a Snappy Web Page?
Design a cool Proforma for the SIII E-news
Join the Stage III Committee? Be Part of the Engine Room!
Fundraising! Fundraising! Fundraising!
For any information on Stage III:
Please call Lisa (Current Stage III Facilitator) on (03) 5148 0492.
Write to us at 'Wollangarra', Licola, 3858.
Email Stage III to info@stagethreewollangarra.org