Travel advice about what to bring with you, advice on clothing and weather conditions will be forwarded to all participants well before departure.

Start of the Global Connections Program:

Global Connections begins in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.

Flights to and from Australia:

Participants will make their own arrangements for travel to and from Ethiopia on the dates they choose. You may wish to arrive a few days before the start of the program or to stay on in Ethiopia after the program finishes.

For good flight deals to Ethiopia we suggest you book early. One specialist African flight organiser is:

Tour Africa Travel Agent
18 French Street
FOOTSCRAY VIC 3011

Tel 61 3 9687 8881
email: daez@optusnet.com.au

Travel Insurance:

You must arrange your own travel insurance for this program. Your travel agent can arrange this at the time of booking flights. Check with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice and warnings.

Travel documents:

You will need a passport valid for at least 6 months and you must apply for a visa for Ethiopia.

Baggage:

When travelling, you will have to carry your own luggage on most occasions, for instance at airports and into accommodation. Be aware of the size of your bags and try to have wheeled or backpack luggage. Mostly people tend to overpack! There will be ample opportunity to wash clothes or buy articles should you forget to bring an item.

Medical:

You are advised to visit your GP for advice about travelling in Ethiopia and what medications you may need to take with you. For more specialist travel advice you can visit the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centres in your State.

The Centre for Social Response needs to be assured that you are fit and healthy for travel and that any pre-existing illness can be managed adequately and will not affect the running of the program.