Early registration opens for those wishing to register early, with the option to connect with camp champions (who will be available to provide an introduction to others).

We encourage you to attend this informal social event. It is a great opportunity to connect with others before the official program begins. This is a casual event where attendees can pop in and out. Come by to say hi, order a drink or stay for dinner, the choice is yours (all purchases at own expense).

If you are feeling nervous about attending on your own, camp champions and volunteers will be available at the early registration desk (situated near the entrance to the conference centre) and will be happy to chat to you and introduce you to some of the other attendees.

Camp registration open

Camp shop open

Welcome tea and coffee

Camp Widow® Australia opening address and welcome

Morning tea

Orientation session:

• Newly widowed: support during the first year of widowhood
• Recently widowed: tools and tips for healing for those widowed one to three years
• Middle widowed: hope and healing for those widowed three to five years
• Seasoned widowed: community building for those widowed five years and more

Lunch

Block one workshops (choice of topics, depending on personal preference and circumstances)

Afternoon tea

Block two workshops (choice of topics, depending on personal preference and circumstances)

We have a widowed person for that: connecting with others like you, including the opportunity to connect with others in your state/region

Welcome reception - an opportunity to build on some of the connections you have made throughout the day. Canapés will be provided and drinks can be purchased at your own expense

Morning relaxation activity

Tea and coffee

Camp shop open

Keynote address

Morning tea

Block three workshops (choice of topics, depending on personal preference and circumstances)

Lunch

Block four workshops (choice of topics, depending on personal preference and circumstances)

Afternoon tea

Block five workshops (choice of topics, depending on personal preference and circumstances)

Terrace bar opens for pre-dinner drinks (drinks at own expense)

Banquet dinner (drinks at own expense) and memorial and reflection activity

Morning relaxation activity

Closing/reconnecting session, with orientation groups:

• Newly widowed: support during the first year of widowhood
• Recently widowed: tools and tips for healing for those widowed one to three years
• Middle widowed: hope and healing for those widowed three to five years
• Seasoned widowed: community building for those widowed five years and more

Camp shop open

Brunch and farewell