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September 3, 2009
Our employees volunteer at Camp Phoenix
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More than 60 burn survivors and their families from across Australia attended the Burn Survivors Network’s annual 'Camp Phoenix' held in Anglesea from August 23 - August 26.
Camp Phoenix provides burn survivors and their families with an opportunity to be just one of the crowd as they share experiences, build friendships and take part in four days of action-packed fun-filled activities.
In a major change this year, Camp Phoenix was held in Victoria to give Black Saturday burn survivors an opportunity to attend the camp at no cost. It also enabled 18 Alcoa employees to participate in the camp as volunteers.
This year, Camp Phoenix participants had the opportunity to take part in many exciting and challenging activities including surfing, horse riding and golf, made possible through Alcoa ACTION grants.
Alcoa Anglesea Power Station Manager Stephanie Pearce said the Anglesea, Portland and Point Henry sites were pleased to be supporting the Burns Survivor network, whilst communicating the importance of safety internally.
“Our partnership with KIDS Foundation helps the organisation to assist burns survivors across Australia as well as reminding our people and communities of the absolute importance of safe behaviour in the workplace and at home,” said Stephanie.
KIDS Foundation CEO Matt Stevens said the Burn Survivors’ Network supports all burn survivors with their personal recovery, regardless of the severity of their injuries.
“We understand that burn injuries impact people in different ways - both physically and emotionally. Burn survivors can join Camp Phoenix or the Burn Survivors’ Network regardless of how small or severe their injuries because the Network is about supporting and respecting individuals with their own, personal recovery,” Matt said.
Facilitated by the KIDS Foundation, The Burn Survivors Network and Camp Phoenix have been running for nine years and supporting hundreds of burns survivors and their families, both children and adults.
 For more information about the Burn Survivors’ Network or Camp Phoenix contact the Burn Survivors’ Network on 1300 734 733 or visit www.kidsfoundation.org.au
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