Borderline Australia is holding a gift-wrapping booth this weekend to raise much-needed funds for the Borderline Australia Charity.
On Saturday 18 December, Erinn Davenport who attended their camp this year and is now a Junior Bordie (Leader) is doing a fundraiser to raise funds for local teenagers who wish to attend Borderline camps.
All locals are encouraged to bring their gifts down to be wrapped all to support Borderline’s youth mental health programs.
The booth accepts a donation per gift wrapped (minimum $2 per gift) and will be running from 9 am-1 pm at the cafe opposite The Country Club.
Erinn is only 17 years old and will be working with a team of volunteers to raise as much as possible.
Cody Schaeffer, Borderline Founder and Director, says she is “such a go-getter and an asset to the Borderline Australia team”.
Cody says Borderline Australia is a grassroots community group that runs free programs/youth camps for teenagers all over Queensland and New South Wales.
“We like to say that the camps are ‘youth camps, but not like the ones you’re thinking of’, this is because our camps are planned more like huge events for teenagers that are relatable, unique, filled with music, special guests, new mates, great food and thrilling activities,” he says.
Cody says the point of Borderline’s camps are to give any teenager an experience where they can learn more about mental health for themselves or for others.
The programs are not aimed solely at teenagers struggling with their mental health and are for all teenagers from all walks of life to learn more about the topic in a relatable way.
Cody says “the camps help teens gain knowledge so they know what to do if they are ever affected by mental health situations or yes, for teenagers who are currently struggling and need an escape to truly find themselves more and understand their futures better”.
Borderline has had success for teenagers in the Warwick and Stanthorpe area and they are always so delighted to see a large number of teens apply from the area.
All camps are free and are funded through fundraisers such as the gift-wrapping both and from donations from businesses.
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Our 2022 camps
The Weekend, By Borderline: Ages 13-15, March 18-20, Camp Laurence, Moogerah
Borderline Youth Camp Winter: Ages 15-18, June 25 – July 1, Camp Duckadang, Avoca Vale.
Borderline Youth Camp Spring: Ages 15-18, September 25 – October 1, Camp Laurence, Moogerah.
All camps are free and all teenagers are encouraged to attend.
Teenagers can apply at www.borderlinecamp.com
Past camps have included special guests: Abbie Chatfield (Social Media Star), Christian Hull (Aussie Comedian), Karen Jacobsen (Voice of Siri), Michael Gracey (Director of The Greatest Showman) and many more!
