SRT TULLY RIVER WHAT TO BRING

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS GEAR, PLEASE ADVISE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.

RIVERWEAR/ FOOTWEAR- PLEASE SUPPLY YOUR OWN

• Appropriate river wear (thermals or light wetsuit)

• Appropriate water footwear

Oceania Rescue will provide all training equipment and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as PFDs and helmets.

TRANSPORT
You will require your own transport. If you need assistance, please contact us.

CAMPING
Camping is recommended at Tully Gorge National Park- Recreation Park (Rec Park). This allows for optimum learning time and a more immersive experience. Camp fees are covered for participants. Facilities include:

• Outdoor shower

• Flushing toilets

Alternatively, accommodation can also be found in the town of Tully (30min away) or in Mission Beach (50 min drive from Tully Recreation Park). Please let us know if you are unable to camp.

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

• Shelter/ Rooftop tent/ Tent/ Swag

• Sleeping bag/ mat/ pillow

• Headtorch

• Knife, fork, spoon, cup, plate/ bowl

• Insect repellent

• Personal Items

• Rain jacket recommended

FOOD/ WATER
Please bring your own lunch/ snacks and water.

18-20 MAY (x2 dinners, x2 breakfasts, x3 lunches)
18-21 MAY (x3 dinners, x3 breakfasts, x4 lunches)

SUN PROTECTION
Zinc is highly recommended for the face.
A cap may be used under the helmet, providing the helmet fit is not compromised.

TEMPERATURE
The Tully River is in tropical Far North Queensland, where the water temperature is quite comfortable all year round. Wearing thermals or a light wetsuit, however, is recommended as there is lot of swimming required.

ADD-ON AUSTRALIAN STANDARD UNITS
To add on the Australian Standard Units below you must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Create or find yours at usi.gov.au

PUASAR001 Perform land based swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery (Pre- requisite unit  HLTAID011 Provide First Aid - must have current copy for certification of this unit)

PUASAR002-Undertake swiftwater and floodwater rescue and recovery (prerequisite unit PUASAR001)