Gone Fishing Hub

Get ready for the trip of a lifetime with an ERF immersion program!

An Edmund Rice Foundation immersion program is an incredible opportunity to experience Africa. It provides a unique opportunity to participate in a meaningful and challenging international professional development program. The program seeks to harness and further develop the leadership, management and interpersonal skills of each attendee whilst at the same time presenting the human face of Africa with all its vibrancy and complexity.

The hope of the program is one of connection.

The Immersion Hub provides you with key information for your upcoming immersion.
Please contact Finley at info@erf.org.au if you have any queries.

Gone Fishing Immersion, September/October 2025

Congratulations on your decision to participate in ERF’s Gone Fishing immersion to Kenya from Sunday 28th September 2025 to Wednesday 8th October 2025.

We welcome you aboard a journey of eye opening and life changing experiences. Your full application should be lodged as soon as possible and you will be notified that your application is received.

Application Form

The application includes important forms for completion;
> Participant waiver forms
> Medical information
> Travel details form

Once you have compiled your application and items below, please email them to Finley at  fstupkin@edmundrice.org

1. Following the application form, there are a few actions now required to prepare for your trip:
3. 1. Flights -please send through a copy or see below details on how to book
4. 2. Immunisation for Yellow fever – please send through a copy
5. 3. Passport – please send through a copy of your current passport
6. 4. Policies – please read and sign as required
7. 5. Kenya Visa – please apply and once complete send a copy
8. 6. Working with children – please send through a copy of your current WWC

1. flights

You will need to arrange your flights. ERF’s travel agent details are Cayla Gibson from Sterling Travel Co. (but you are welcome to use your own if you prefer).
Cayla Gibson, cayla.gibson@envoyage.com.au.
Cayla is aware of the upcoming immersion and would be delighted to assist you with your flights.

Send a copy to info@erf.org.au

2.  immunisations

You will need to visit a Travel Doctor for Immunisations. You MUST have a Yellow Fever vaccination and carry this immunisation certificate with your passport when departing Kenya and entering another country (including Australia).

• Send a copy to info@erf.org.au

3. Passport

Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your return date to Australia.

• Send a copy to info@erf.org.au

4. POLICIES

Documents to read, sign and return are ERF’s:

– Child Protection policy (read)
– ERFA safety and security policy (read)
– Child Protection code of conduct and Child Protection Policy self declaration form (read and sign)

Return signed copy to info@erf.org.au

• 5. KENYAN VISA

  Apply for your Kenyan Visa. You can apply for your Kenyan visa within 30 days of travel at https://etakenya.go.ke/

• The ETA is valid for travel within 90 days from the date of issuance.

Please have the following documents ready before starting your application.

Valid passport for at least six (6) months after your planned date of arrival into Kenya, with at least one blank page

• – Selfie or passport-type photo
• – Contact information, email address and phone number
• – Details of your arrival and departure itinerary
• – Accommodation booking confirmation(s) (an address for your stay is Loretto Mary Ward. Address:  Maasai West Road – Karen Nairobi, Kenya)
• – Reason for trip: Tourism (this is sufficent)
• – Credit card, debit card or other means of payment
• Send a copy to info@erf.org.au

6. Working with Children

1. If you have not already done so, you will need to provide us a copy of your Working with Children check (or your state equivalent). Further information for applications is available at:

Qld: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au
Vic: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au
NSW: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-checkhttps://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check