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Power Up Challenge: Lighting up lives
In 2020 we Rocked Around the World, in 2021 we light it up the skies in a show of community generated funds and energy supporting the Power Up Challenge. LSC&PH…
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Chicks on the beach
Somers has become home to three special new residents. In January, three Hooded Plover chicks hatched right by our very own Lord Somers Camp bridge. Hooded Plovers are listed as…
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International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 is this Monday 8 March. The UN Women’s theme for this year is Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world. A…
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St Kilda Cycling Club working with Power House, in search for a home in Albert Park
St Kilda Cycling Club is one of Australia’s most dynamic cycling clubs. A not-for-profit association, SKCC provides high quality racing and social activities that encourage and engage cyclists of all…
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Final push before Power Up
It might’ve been unseasonably cold for a February morning; we might’ve been coming off the mini lockdown of the week prior – but the spirit at the Inaugural Billy Cart…
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Meet a Member – James Holland
Our Meet a Member champions, Bec and Mason, caught up with James Holland who initially became involved as a Dark Blue Grouper at the 2014 Lord Somers Camp. How has…
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Light up lives this March
“Did you hear about the fundraising thing LSC is doing in March?”“Fundraising thing…?”“Yeah. I think I might register. It’s called Light Power or something.” Uhhhh… close. It’s called “Power Up”.…
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Meet a Member – Shen Li
Our Meet a Member champions, Bec and Mason, caught up with Shen Li who first attended Lord Somers Camp in 2001 as a Red Grouper. Can you start by telling…
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Member Perspective – Positive Ageing
The great COVID-19 ‘Hibernation’ from a Positive Ageing Perspective At Lord Somers Camp and Power House, we constantly credit our members as our distinguishing and very best asset. It goes…
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Be Deadly Virtual
Be Deadly @ Somers has had two really successful years working to bring Indigenous kids – from all over Victoria – together to immerse themselves in discussions about their culture,…
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A note from our President and Camp Chief
I wish to extend thanks and congratulations to all of the staff members, Directors and Board committee members who were involved in the leadership, preparation and presentations that contributed to…
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Expressions of Interest – Child Safety Committee
Expressions of Interest Open – Child Safety Committee Members We are seeking individuals to join the newly forming Child Safety Committee. The Child Safety Committee are responsible for: Understanding LSC&PH’s…
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Updates from our CEO
The effects of COVID-19 have seen a real need to support each other, check in on friends and family and focus some energy on our own, individual mental health. On…
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R U OK Day, a trove of handy resources!
Today is R U OK Day – a national day of awareness to serve as a reminder that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” if someone…
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NAIDOC Week 2020
NAIDOC Week 2020 is running 8-15 November. The theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. and celebrates the spiritual and cultural connection that First Nations people have had with this…
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Solar Power Somers – Measuring our impact
The solar panel initiative at Somers was installed and running by December 2018. It is now timely that we review the impact to our organisation and the planet from our…
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From the Archives – Accounts of the Original Camps
Two LSC&PH members hit the jackpot last week! Danj and Umma Beadman discovered a treasure trove of 1930s newspapers hidden under carpet, during renovations of their own house. How they…
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Make the Members Laugh In Lockdown
With the intention of keeping the Somers spirit of mischief alive and well and in keeping with our 91 year tradition of donning a laughter launching costume, Camp Chef Cath…
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CareMonkey is rebranding to ‘Operoo’
The platform which we centralise digital forms and medical information provider, CareMonkey, will be rebranding as ‘Operoo’: Your processes, without the paperwork. Operoo’s mission is to help eliminate operational inefficiencies…
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The South Field Beautification Project
Closed gates on the corner of Parklands Ave and Lord Somers Road are a sad sight indeed. But while these necessary measures have been made for the safety of our…
