What to Bring:

Packing hints

This list includes suggested items for your outreach.  You can either bring it with you, or buy it when you get here.  Please note that prices could be more expensive in  Australia.  Feel free to inquire about specifics.

• Address book/stationary/pictures from home
• Sheets, pillowcase, blanket or sleeping bag
• Bible, pen & notebook
• Laundry bag
• Towel
• Medication/First Aid
• Flashlight/torch
• Sewing kit
• Walkman/batteries
• Vitamins Umbrella or rain jacket
• Hat
• Alarm clock (travel size)
• Musical Instrument/chords
• Canteen/water bottle
• Mosquito repellent
• Sunblock/sunscreen  (We recommend you buy this here because of the different protection ratings.  The Aussie sun is STRONG!!!)
• Air mattress (for lecture weeks in mobile format and for outreach.)
• Sleeping bag
• Camera/film/batteries
• Hairdryer (if you use one!  Note: Australia is on a 240 volt system)
• Windbreaker or warm jacket, cardigan, sweater or jumpers April-October only!!)
• Walking shoes, sandals, sneakers, thongs and dress shoes
• Work clothes (one change)
• Casual wear-modest shorts, T-shirts, trousers (jeans that aren't too tight!!!), dresses etc.  (Most Aussie churches are informal, but you should consider trying to bring one smart outfit for church and for the graduation dinner.)
• Something to sleep in and something to wear between the shower and your room (even if it's just q shorts.)
• Modest bathing suits (men-no speedos please; women-we prefer one piece, but if it's a two piece please see that it has a full sport top and a modest bottom-thanks!)

*Outreach Note: In general, dress is much more conservative in developing countries.  Pants or long skirts are worn on a daily basis; therefore, we require modest clothing for those participating in an overseas outreach.  Sleeveless garments are not allowed in most situations.  You may want to consider this in your packing or allow some money for this.

Luggage

Please limit your luggage to what you can carry at one time by yourself. You will find that you can get by on very little and sometimes extra luggage can be a problem.  We  suggest one piece of hand baggage and one medium size suitcase, or alternatively, a backpack (which is preferable for most overseas outreaches).  While packing, please keep in mind that a sleeping bag is required for most outreaches and they can be rather expensive to buy in Australia.

Bedding

Pillow will be provided.  Please bring your own bed sheets, pillow case, and blanket/sleeping bag.  It is advisable to bring a sleeping bag for the outreach phase.