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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 [email protected] if you have any queries.
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.
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 [email protected]
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, [email protected].
Cayla is aware of the upcoming immersion and would be delighted to assist you with your flights.
Send a copy to [email protected]
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).
Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your return date to Australia.
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 [email protected]
Apply for your Kenyan Visa. You can apply for your Kenyan visa within 30 days of travel at https://etakenya.go.ke/
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
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
This pre-travel document will provide you with information about your immersion. Includes flight information, required vaccinations, accommodation details, visa requirements and more.
Itinerary – TO COME
Full itinerary (currently in draft), complete with address details for all relevant accommodation in Kenya.
While there may be some minor changes to this itinerary, this will be absolutely fine to provide as a mandatory requirement for your visa applications to Kenya and South Africa.
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