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OFFICIAL 2018 DRIVE PROGRAM
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NEALE’S WELCOME
Welcome to our fourth annual Daniher’s Drive.
If you are on your first Daniher’s Drive, we welcome you on-board and if you are
returning for your second, third or fourth event, we are delighted to have you back
in the convoy once again.
On behalf of the Board and staff of FightMND, we hope you have a wonderfully
enjoyable time with us over the 4-days of the 2018 Daniher’s Drive from October
11-14th.
Again, we have packed in many enjoyable events along the drive to ensure you
have plenty of fun.
Your involvement in this event contributes significantly to our aim and purpose of
generating greater awareness of Motor Neurone Disease in the community. The
Daniher’s Drive event raises critically needed funds to commit to research and
drug trials to find a cure while also providing assistive care equipment to many
Australians currently fighting MND.
In June, we had the most successful Big Freeze at the ‘G event, selling over
100,000 beanies and raising over $6.5million. With your input and involvement, we
are hopeful this year’s Daniher’s Drive will be the most successful one on record
too with almost 400 participants and 100 cars taking to the road.
The 2018 instalment of Daniher’s Drive has a superb itinerary ahead of it with the
magnificent Central Victoria region, the beautiful wine region of the Coonawarra
and the superb Bellarine Peninsula all key features of the route this year.
As always, the evening functions during our three nightly stopovers will be
highlights of the ‘Drive’ again. We also look forward to the community events that
we pause for to meet and thank the many locals along the way.
Your team’s fundraising efforts have been incredible, and we cannot thank you
enough for your commitment and support of the cause and our mission to achieve
a world free from MND.
From all of us at FightMND, we thank you sincerely for the part you play in making
the 2018 Daniher’s Drive a great success.
Kind Regards,
Neale Daniher
Vice-Chairman - FightMND
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CONTENTS
Key Contacts.................................................................................................................... 4
Who are FightMND......................................................................................................... 5
Daniher’s Drive the 2018 Edition............................................................................... 6
Partners............................................................................................................................. 7
Fighting 5.......................................................................................................................... 8
Communication Process & Use of App.................................................................... 9
Social Media...................................................................................................................10
The Fun Bus is Back....................................................................................................11
Major Raffle....................................................................................................................12
Itineraries & Routes
Day 1, October 11.............................................................................................13
Day 2, October 12.............................................................................................15
Day 3, October 13.............................................................................................18
Day 4, October 14.............................................................................................21
Risk & Responsible Behaviour Policy.....................................................................22
KEY CONTACT DETAILS
NAME ROLE CONTACT
Penny Collins Drive Coordinator 0417 372 968
Bec Daniher Campaign Director, FightMND 0400 968 217
Jan Daniher Events and Hospitality Coordinator 0417 136 328
Jamie Howden CEO, FightMND 0447 777 313
Ian Cohen Media Liaison 0405 141 146
Andrew Holmes Communications Manager, FightMND 0411 024 405
Lauren McKellar Campaign Coordinator, FightMND 0439 314 388
Georgia Cornell Campaign Assistant 0427 917 757
Geoff Vickers Risk Manager 0419 538 088
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WHO ARE FIGHTMND
FightMND is a not-for-profit registered charity,
founded in 2014. It was established to raise
the awareness of Motor Neurone Disease in
Australia, to increase funding for research
to find an effective treatment and cure and
to provide better care equipment for MND
patients. We have a clear objective – to a have
a world free from MND.
FightMND is Australia’s largest independent MND foundation focused on funding
large-scale, collaborative research and clinical trials. The generous donations
contributed by everyday Australians, right across the country, has enabled
FightMND to raise and commit millions to cure and care initiatives.
Australia has the best and brightest researchers that possess the same passion,
enthusiasm and commitment to finding a cure for MND as FightMND. FightMND
issues grants annually to allow these professionals to focus on beating the beast
in the labs.
To Cure
We are passionate about funding the best MND research to speed up discoveries
of potential treatments and, ultimately, to find a cure. FightMND has funded four
clinical trials, seven drug development research projects and a world-first drug
screening platform.
To Care
We are acutely aware, understand and strongly believe each MND patient and their
families have the right to participate and feel comfortable in their communities.
Providing them with access to state-of the-art, vital care equipment, to be able to
maintain independence, dignity and quality of life as they endure the debilitating
effects of MND is a priority of ours.
To Make Aware
FightMND continues to mobilise the awareness of MND and the need to continue
to raise funds in Australia by holding major public fundraising events, such as Big
Freeze and Daniher’s Drive. We are committed to making more people aware of
the devastating impact MND has on the lives of Australians, be they patients, their
families, carers, researchers or clinicians.
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DANIHER’S DRIVE THE 2018 EDITION People in search of a great time, with great people who want to support an incredibly great organisation and cause are the people that represent what Daniher’s Drive is all about. Now well established as one of the major fundraising and awareness campaigns for FightMND each year, Daniher’s Drive is a fun, community-based event that tours regional areas of Australia spreading the word and growing awareness about Motor Neurone Disease and the need to fund critical research in a quest to find a cure for ‘The Beast’. This year, the convoy of 100 cars, transporting almost 400 participants, will traverse the highways of central Victoria, south-east South Australia and the Bellerine Peninsula raising funds and sharing the fun of the Drive with regional communities along the route. With nightly stopovers in Horsham, Mt. Gambier (SA) and Geelong, and community engagement in towns such as Woodend, Stawell, Nhill and Coleraine, the 2018 renewal of Daniher’s Drive is going to be the biggest and best ever. Among the contingent in this year’s Drive are many members of the Daniher family, led by Neale Daniher who is bravely fighting MND. Joining the Danihers are a number of ex-players from Melbourne and Essendon Football Clubs, friends and families of people affected by MND and others who, despite little connection to the disease, are attending to have fun while supporting an important cause. This is why we need to fight. 6
PARTNERS
Without the generous support of our Daniher’s Drive
partners, the event would not be the success that it is
every year. We offer our gratitude and sincere thanks
to all of our valued partners for their commitment and
contribution to supporting Daniher’s Drive.
MAJOR PARTNERS
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
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FIGHTING 5 Daniher’s Drive has introduced a new ‘Recognition Award’ for the first time in 2018, called Fighting 5, to acknowledge the top teams that have been so successful in fundraising for Daniher’s Drive and FightMND. At the official launch of the 2018 event, five teams were recognised as the inaugural inductees onto the Honour Roll of Fighting 5 as the ‘Top 5’ fundraisers over the first three years (2015-17) of the event. Congratulations to the following teams; ACC Higgins The Grasshoppers Direct Couriers Sovereign Financial Old Skool These teams will receive an exclusive Fighting 5 decal for their car and four Fighting 5 badges for team members. Congratulations to the teams inducted this year and good luck to all the teams aspiring to be inducted in the future. 8
COMMUNICATION
PROCESS & USE OF APP
Drive communications and briefings
It is imperative that all participants are kept fully up to date on all the key
information relating to the Drive while en-route.
There will be various forms of communication used during Daniher’s Drive for
participants and the Drive executive team will liaise and communicate with team
captains directly for critical information to share among team members.
Morning briefings
Each morning, 30 minutes prior to the advertised departure time, a briefing will be
conducted in the breakfast dining area, unless otherwise advised.
It is a requirement that at least one member (preferably 1st designated driver
for the day) of each team is in attendance for each briefing.
The daily briefings will include information about changes to itineraries, expected
arrival and departure times from stops, any known roadworks and expected
delays, community events and any requirements of the teams before arriving at
the nightly destinations.
Communications
Direct communications to all participants will be via text messages from the
Drive executive. These messages will be for key and time sensitive information
about the event. The executive team may communicate some information to team
captains only.
Once a message has been sent to team captains, a follow-up message will also be
sent via WhatsApp to alert all participants.
FightMND App
The app is back and will be available for downloading prior to the Drive. The app
will feature information about itinerary, upcoming locations, accommodation,
top fundraising teams, nightly events, auction items and push notifications
sent for important general information that will make your experience the best
experience possible. Make sure you download the free FightMND app from iTunes
or Google Play.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Share your favourite memories of the 2018
Daniher’s Drive through the various social media
channels below;
Facebook Twitter Instagram WhatsApp
@danihersdrive @fightmnd @fightmnd Join: DanihersDrive2018
@fightmnd
When posting on social media, please use #DanihersDrive18 and tag us in
@FightMND so that the social media team can recapture your special moments
and share to the entire FightMND Army.
WhatsApp is encouraged to be used by participants among themselves to share
images, videos, anecdotes and stories from inside and outside the cars.
Remember, have fun with social media, please be respectful to the reputation of
FightMND, Daniher’s Drive and your fellow participants when posting.
10THE FUN BUS IS BACK
With thanks to Geoff Vickers from
Bayside Coaches in Moorabbin
for another year of incredible
support, the Fun Bus will again
be a highlight of this year’s event.
The Fun Bus will play host to a range of activities, games and challenges as the tour
weaves its way around the route over the four-brilliant days of Daniher’s Drive.
This year, the bus has a new look, brandishing the FightMND logo prominently as
well as images of Neale, our valued researchers, families living with MND and also
action from the AFL coaches sliding at this year’s Big Freeze 4 at The ‘G.
FUN BUS ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3
Daylesford to Stawell Nhill to Penola Dunkeld to Geelong
TRIVIA via Apsley PUNTER’S CLUB
1.30pm-3.45pm CELEBRITY HEADS 2.00pm-4.30pm
One round each of sporting, 10.45am-12.30pm
Daniher, music and name
the face/movie/album
cover trivia.
Spaces are limited with only 40 spots per day so make sure you plan ahead for
when you want to travel on the Fun Bus during Daniher’s Drive.
For information about the Fun Bus, contact Drew Howell on 0450 971 045.
11MAJOR RAFFLE
The major raffle will be drawn in GMHBA Stadium in
Geelong on Saturday, October 13 – the final night of
the 2018 Daniher’s Drive.
Thanks to the great team at Lexus of Blackburn who have been
incredibly generous and donated a brand new Lexus CT 200h Luxury,
valued at $50,000 (on-road) as the major prize.
All sold and unsold tickets that teams have from the Drive will be collected at
lunch in Dunkeld on Saturday afternoon, October13.
Please note no tickets can be lodged in the raffle once the convoy departs Dunkeld
for Geelong.
Remember, if we sell all the tickets available, FightMND will raise a remarkable
$250,000 but we need your help before and during Daniher’s Drive.
If you have any questions, contact Lauren McKellar lauren@fightmnd.org.au or
on 0439 314 388.
12ITINERARY & ROUTE
DAY 1, OCTOBER 11
HORSHAM
STAWELL 330km
Total
DAYLESFORD
WOODEND
MELBOURNE
6.30AM ARRIVE 3.30PM ARRIVE 5.15PM
MELBOURNE 3RD STOP STAWELL 4TH STOP HORSHAM
Government House, Stawell Club Horsham Town Hall,
Government House Dr 113-117 Main St, Stawell 71 Pynsent St, Horsham
Pre-departure meet. Community event.
1 hr stop. Dinner at Town Hall 7pm.
DEPART 8.30AM
DEPART 4.30PM
Leave for Woodend
via Calder Highway. Leave for Horsham.
1 hr, 15 min travel. 45 min travel.
ARRIVE 10.30AM ARRIVE 12.15PM
1ST STOP WOODEND 2ND STOP DAYLESFORD Wimmera Base Hospital
(Emergency Dept)
Woodend-Hesket Football The Convent, Daylesford,
Club, 1 Davy St, Woodend 7 Daly St, Daylesford 83 Baillie St, Horsham
Community event. Lunch. 1 hr, 15 min stop. Phone: (03) 5381 9111
1 hr stop. DEPART 1.30PM
DEPART 11.30AM
Leave for Stawell There will be no courtesy bus
Leave for Daylesford. via Sunraysia Highway. available from the Town Hall
45 min travel. 2 hr travel. to accommodation.
13ITINERARY & ROUTE DAY 1, OCTOBER 11 On Freeway at Kingsway over Bolte bridge to Calder Highway. Arrive at Woodend through 2 set of lights. Left turn in to Forest St (C317) at community information Centre. Morning tea. Plenty of parking behind. Leaving Woodend right turn from carpark and continue along Forest Road which becomes Tylden Road in approximately 200m. Continue 13km through Tylden, past Kyneton turn-off and turn right on to Tylden-Springhill road intersection (at 100km sign). Be aware of single lane bridge. Manning Bridge. At T intersection turn left on to Daylesford-Malmsbury road (C316). Continue another 13km. Continue Through Glenlyon. Left onto A300 Malmsbury Road. 1km right at roundabout continue along A300. Left onto Daly Street. Arrived at lunch. Daylesford convent gallery. Parking outside and small amount in through gates. Leaving convent back down Daly Street to Main Street on to A300. Turn left follow signs to Ballarat. Drive 18km Turn right at roundabout towards Creswick and Ballarat. Continue on A300. Left at roundabout into Creswick towards Ballarat. For a slight detour to visit Creswick. Continue through town and Just outside town at the top of the hill turn right into Hyde Park Road. Over railway line and left onto Bald Hills road. 4km turn left on to Gillies Road at T intersection. This is not the most direct route – so beware when plugging into GPS – direct route takes you via Western Highway which is just a normal drive 2.4km turn right on to Learmonth -Sulky Road towards racecourse. Be careful of cross roads and give way signs on this road. At Sunraysia Highway turn right on to B220. Continue on Sunraysia Highway through Learmonth past the Stag hotel. Continue for approximately 32km passing the wind farm towards Lexton. At Lexton turn left towards Beaufort C172. After 200m turn right towards Ararat & Amphitheater on to Lexton-Ararat Road for approximately 12km. Turn right at end of road and continue for 6km towards Ararat. Do not head towards Amphitheater. You will come I intersection, turn left towards Ararat on the B180 for 21km passing through Elmshurst. MUST take right fork at Ararat sign onto Crowlands-Eversley Road for16km. Careful single lane bitumen road at times. Cross road at Crowlands. Straight ahead. Over Shea’s Creek past Joel South sign. 200m ahead at intersection turn left onto Joel South road. Once again single lane bitumen road so be careful. 11km At end of road turn left toward Stawell. Sign at intersection says 14km to Stawell As you come into Stawell turn left at harness street sign on Layzell Street then right onto Main Street. Park cars either side of the street, parking representatives will be on hand to assist. Leaving Stawell get on to Sloane Street (parking available for community event) and head towards Western Highway. Turn right on to Highway towards Horsham. Alternative route out of Stawell go past the famous Home of the Stawell Gift. Central Park and get on to Western Highway to Horsham. As you enter Horsham you can make your way to accommodation. Function starts at 7.00pm at Town Hall. Directions Notes 14
ITINERARY & ROUTE
DAY 2, OCTOBER 12
NHILL
HORSHAM
296km
Total
APSLEY
PENOLA
MT GAMBIER
7.30AM-8.30AM ARRIVE 1.15PM ARRIVE 4.10PM
BREAKFAST IN (SA TIME) (SA TIME)
HORSHAM 3RD STOP PENOLA (SA) 4TH STOP MT. GAMBIER
Horsham Town Hall, Raidis Estate, 15741 The Barn, 747 Glenelg
71 Pynset St, Horsham. Riddoch Hwy, Penola. River Rd, Mt. Gambier.
Lunch. 2 hr stop.
DEPART 9.00AM Dinner at The Barn 7pm.
DEPART 3.30PM
Leave for Nhill. 1 hr travel. (SA TIME)
Leave for Mt Gambier.
40 min travel.
ARRIVE 10.00AM
1ST STOP NHILL
Mount Gambier & District
Nhill Football Club, ARRIVE 12.00PM Health (Emergency Dept)
9 Davis Street Nhill. 2ND STOP APSLEY 276-300 Wehl Street
Community event. Apsley Hotel, North, Mount Gambier
45 min stop. 65 Wallace St, Apsley. Phone: (08) 8721 1200
DEPART 10.45AM Community event.
Leave for Apsley. 1 hr, DEPART 12.30PM
A return-service bus will
15 min travel. collect guests from Comfort
Leave for Penola.
40 min travel. Inn Silver Birch, Commodore
on the Park and Best Western
Southgate for evening
function. Times to be advised.
15ITINERARY & ROUTE
DAY 2, OCTOBER 12
Leaving Horsham get back on to Western Highway to Nhill. Beware of school
zones and speed limits when leaving Horsham
Entering Nhill turn right at Hindmarsh Shire building into Davis street to
football ground at end of street.
Park around ground for morning tea and community event.
Leaving Nhill back past Shire building turn right towards Adelaide left at first
turn through Main Street. Back on Highway.
Be aware SA time is half hour behind so no need to rush. You have at least 2
hours to get to Penola and we have allowed 2 hours for lunch before moving
on to Mt Gambier.
Approximately 38km to turn off towards Edenhope. (You can drive on 1km
further into Kaniva to visit this town then come back to the turn off) Kaniva-
Edenhope Road C208. Stay on this for 43km.
We received an email from people in Apsley who have been touched by MND
so we encourage cars to stop in town and show a presence and support.
Turn right to Francis on C213 at giveway sign. Approximately 5km turn left
towards Apsley and continue for 8km. Tight road so be careful.
Veer right on current road to Apsley Penola and stay on this Road for a
further 15km to Apsley. The Community Event is at Apsley Hotel. Visit the
small township (very small detour – tune left and township 300m mt down
the road). Get back on to road to Penola for a further 17km. Turning right just
after mosquito creek to Penola along C212. Continue for 22km.
You will cross the boarder in to SA after Apsley and time on phones will
adjust by half hour.
Left at T intersection on to Riddoch Highway A66 towards Penola for 17km
Enjoy the vines and remember you will have time to go back after lunch if
you want to visit any for tasting.
Lunch is at the southern end of the Winery region – so view all the wineries
on your drive through, make a note of their location and head back AFTER
lunch – please be on time for lunch.
It is only a short drive to Mt. Gambier so no set time to leave by.
Leaving lunch, if you are going straight to Mt Gambier continue along
Highway for 52km.
Half hour drive from lunch you will arrive in Mt Gambier. Make your own way
to your accommodation.
Note the Barn, dinner venue is 10 minutes from City Centre for those staying
in town.
Directions Notes
16THERE WILL BE A RANGE OF RARE AND GREAT ITEMS TO BE
AUCTIONED OFF ON THIS NIGHT. MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD
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THE 2018 DANIHER’S DRIVE APP TO FIND ALL THE DETAILS.ITINERARY & ROUTE
DAY 3, OCTOBER 13
442km
Total
COLERAINE
DUNKELD
MT GAMBIER GEELONG
7.30AM-8.15AM ARRIVE 4.30PM
BREAKFAST IN MT GAMBIER 3RD STOP GEELONG
The Barn, 747 Glenelg River Rd, GMHBA Stadium, 370 Moorabool St,
Mt. Gambier. South Geelong.
DEPART 8.30AM (SA TIME) Dinner at GMHBA Stadium 7pm.
Leave for Coleraine via Glenelg Hwy.
1 hr 20min travel.
ARRIVE 12.45PM
ARRIVE 10.15AM (VIC TIME) 2ND STOP DUNKELD
1ST STOP COLERAINE Derby Park, Blackwood/Dunkeld Rd.
Coleraine Bowls Club, Cnr. Winter Lunch. 1 hr stop.
& Turnbull Sts.
DEPART 2.20PM
Fast Bowls Team Challenge. 1 hr 15 min stop.
Leave for Geelong. 2 hr 20 min travel.
DEPART 11.30AM
Leave for Dunkeld via Glenelg Hwy & Hamilton.
A return-service bus will collect guests form Geelong Hospital (Emergency Dept)
Discovery Park Caravan Park, Riverglen Caravan Cnr. Ryrie St & Bellerine St, Geelong
Park and Barwon Valley Lodge to evening event. Phone: (03) 4215 0000
18ITINERARY & ROUTE
DAY 3, OCTOBER 13
Leaving The Barn, turn right onto road back towards Mt Gambier. Straight
through roundabout past town Centre sign and right at lights on to A1, Princess
Highway. 5km. Take left to on to Glenelg Highway to Hamilton B160 for 57km
Right at T intersection at end of road. Stay on B160 towards Casterton &
Hamilton. Continue through Casterton veer left after 1km and continue in B160.
NOTE : TIME CHANGE BACK TO VIC TIME
Arrive at Coleraine and left at the post office the first right and arrive at bowls
club.
Leaving Coleraine bowls club get back onto B160 and turn left towards Hamilton
Through Hamilton veer on to B160 follow signs to Ballarat, Warrnambool and
Geelong past IGA supermarket staying on B160. 32km to Dunkeld.
When arriving at Dunkeld continue past Royal Mail Hotel. Through town at top
of hill turn right (45 degree angle) towards Woodhouse on Blackwood-Dunkeld
Rood 10.7km to Devon Park. Yes you are on the right road. Large white letter box
and stone entrance to shed.
Lunch at Devon Park.
Leaving lunch back to Highway and turn right towards Dunkeld / Ballarat back
on to B160.
This is not the most direct route – so beware when plugging into GPS – we have
chosen this route to maximise the number of small communities.
Continue through Glenthompson to Skipton on B160. Hit Lake Bolac on your
way through.
Through Skipton at the top of the hill turn right on to C143 towards Geelong
Through Shelford at the bottom of the hill turn right on to C144. Inverleigh-
Shelford Road. This will have you entering Geelong on the right side for
tonight’s function.
Don’t follow sign to Geelong on C143.
End of the road turn left onto C140 to Geelong.
Passing through Inverleigh, and come into Geelong via Hamilton Highway/
Aberdeen St and make your way to your accommodation.
Directions Notes
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ITINERARY
DAY 4, OCTOBER 14
NHILL
HORSHAM
1068km
STAWELL Total
APSLEY
PENOLA DAYLESFORD
COLERAINE WOODEND
DUNKELD
MELBOURNE
MT GAMBIER GEELONG
9.30AM TO 11.00AM
BRUNCH IN GEELONG
The Pier, Geelong. Teams go their separate ways from
10 Western Foreshore Rd, Geelong. Geelong, no group departure.
10.30AM TO 11.00AM
PRESENTATIONS & FORMAL CLOSING
21RISK & RESPONSIBLE
BEHAVIOUR POLICY
FightMND’s reputation forms the cornerstone of its efforts to fundraise and in turn support people
in the fight against MND, something we are extremely proud of. FightMND aims to establish
safe event environments free from the adverse effects of unsocial behaviour, excessive alcohol
consumption, unlawful discrimination & sexual harassment. FightMND seeks to maintain a
high level of professionalism, safety and respect towards all people, at all times. The Daniher’s
Drive Risk & Responsible Behaviour Policy is aimed at ensuring that the Drive is a safe and fun
environment, by educating persons on expectations and minimising behaviours and conditions that
could lead to personal injury, injury to others or inappropriate behaviour of any kind.
Application:
The Policy applies to all drivers, passengers, support teams, staff, Foundation Board members,
Daniher’s Drive committee members, sponsors, ambassadors and other persons attending
Daniher’s Drive events – known collectively for the purpose of this Policy as “Participants”. A full
risk assessment has been completed for 2018 and in the event of a serious incident involving
a drive participant, member of the public or damage to any property, a set of Critical Incident
Protocols will be enforced and these protocols are listed below in the policy.
Expected Behaviours:
• All Participants have a responsibility to take reasonable precautions for their own safety,
health and that of others at all times.
• All Participants are expected to behave in such a way that the Daniher’s Drive is free from
inappropriate behaviour. This includes excessive alcohol consumption such that behaviour
becomes hazardous to themselves or others, aggressive or violent behaviour, harassment
or sexual harassment of Drive participants and others.
• All Participants must be within the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limits when
driving and note which type of licence they have as BAC limits differ depending on licence
type. The standard BAC in Australia is 0.05 – more useful information can be found at
drinkwise.org.au
• The event team ensures a supply of breathalysers that Participants can access to ensure
all persons are driving under the BAC limits at all times. Drinking diminishes concentration
and coordination and all Participants are encouraged to check their BAC before every drive.
• All Participants must treat all other Participants and members of the broader community
with respect, courtesy and avoid all types of abusive language at all times.
• All staff and participants should notify Geoff Vickers immediately of any inappropriate
behaviour, incidents that they feel are dangerous or could lead to an adverse outcome and/
or dangerous driving during the event.
• Should a Participant be found engaging in any behaviours listed in this policy or inferred
by the nature of the policy, that participant and their team may be asked to leave the Drive
immediately and may be banned from future Daniher’s Drive and FightMND events.
• Team captains are responsible for the behaviour of their team members at all times.
22Critical Incident Protocols:
In the unlikely event of a reportable or criminal incident on the Drive:
1) Refrain from speaking to the media. Refer all persons asking questions to the
FightMND Communications Manager Andrew Holmes or Drive Media Liaison Ian
Cohen. The standard media response should be “I am not aware of the facts, it is best
you speak with our media team ”. If you are repeatedly asked for comment, please
repeat the above statement as many times as you need.
2) If anyone beyond or outside the media is seeking details about an incident, please
refer them to Geoff Vickers, Risk Manager or Penny Collins, Drive Coordinator.
3) If a member of the public approaches you following a critical incident, please avoid
making any commitments on behalf of the event organisers, our Risk Management
Committee will decide on the best course of action.
4) In the event of a critical incident, please avoid making or posting any comments or
photos on any form of social media. Remember if an incident is serious enough to
warrant police investigation, any comments you make on social media may become
evidence or implicate you in the incident.
Vehicle and driver requirements:
• It is a requirement that your vehicle is thoroughly checked prior to the event.
• It is a requirement that each team has a member with roadside assistance cover.
• Each team is responsible for their vehicle repairs during the event.
• NB: common parts may not be available in every area that the Drive route goes
through, you should consider carrying any mechanical items that are specific to
your vehicle.
• It is recommended that each team has at least one Telstra mobile (there will be
areas without any mobile phone signal).
Team drive pre-requisites:
• All participants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Entry fees and levies must be paid in full prior to the event as per entry forms.
• All drivers must have a current driver’s licence.
• All vehicles must be roadworthy and registered in Australia.
• All vehicles must have comprehensive or third -party insurance cover.
Event route and driving rules
• The Drive course has been set by the Drive Coordinator and will not be taking the
most direct route between destinations.
• Teams must follow the instructions of the Drive Coordinator at all times.
• The Drive is neither a race nor a time trial. Speed limits must be obeyed at all times.
Contacts:
Geoff Vickers – Risk Manager - 0419 538 088
Penny Collins – Drive Coordinator - 0417 372 968
Ian Cohen – Drive Media Liaison - 0405 141 146
Andrew Holmes – FightMND Communications Manager - 0411 024 405
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