{"id":66382,"date":"2020-01-09T05:55:04","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T18:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/?p=66382"},"modified":"2020-01-08T09:25:43","modified_gmt":"2020-01-07T22:25:43","slug":"legacy-camp-makes-lasting-memories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/news\/legacy-camp-makes-lasting-memories\/","title":{"rendered":"Legacy camp makes lasting memories"},"content":{"rendered":"

KIDS and families brought together by the affects of Australia\u2019s recent military deployments were out sailing on Lake Wendouree on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The event was part of a camp run by Legacy Ballarat and saw about 50 children and their caregivers take part in activities across the region.<\/p>\n

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Karl Dodds and Tilly before they take to the lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cEach year for the last 10 years we\u2019ve conducted a camp for young Legacy families,\u201d said Allan McKinnon, president of Ballarat branch.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe perception for many in the community is probably that Legacy just looks after World War Two widows. In actual fact because of more contemporary conflicts like Afghanistan, Iraq and East Timor, Legacy has a whole new clientele.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the focus is often on those injured and killed on the battlefield, Mr McKinnon said mental health issues faced by returned service men and women is just as challenging for families.<\/p>\n

That in turn has led Legacy to do more in helping returned service personnel and extend the organisation\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe charter has changed, so we look after families even though the partner may not have passed away or been killed in action or suffering physical health problems,\u201d Mr McKinnon said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s very difficult for children to grow up in a family where one parent is battling some form of mental illness, Legacy stands to support those families.\u201d<\/p>\n

Based out of Sovereign Hill, while in the region attendees spent time at Log Cabin Camp in Creswick, The Ballarat Wildlife Park, as well as on the lake with the Yacht Club and other activities.<\/p>\n

Legacy Ballarat is currently supporting 25 people in the region, from pre-school aged kids to young adults in university.<\/p>\n

They include Kim Turner six-year-old daughter who was out sailing on the lake.<\/p>\n

Ms Turner said both her and her child were making connections while on the camp.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s trying everything and hasn\u2019t stopped,\u201d Ms Turner said. \u201cYesterday she was flat out and she\u2019s starting to make friends with the other kids as well. It\u2019s been great.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m starting to meet other mums. I think we need it because there isn\u2019t that much support around Ballarat, really. Through Legacy, when you meet people, they show you different support areas to go to for help.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Francis peeks out from behind the mast.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Ballaarat Yacht Club had 25 members helping out on the day and treasurer Brian Canny said involvement in the camp was a way to give the Legacy families a new experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe think it\u2019s a nice way for the club to give back to the community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re privileged to be able to do this. We have the facilities, we have the yachts, to be able to provide this to Legacy families is phenomenal.\u201d<\/p>\n

With so much going on over the four days of the camp, Mr McKinnon said the event and attendees benefited greatly from the assistance of the venues they visited.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis whole camp runs and is supported so generously by key Ballarat organisations,\u201d Mr McKinnon said. \u201cWe get financial consideration and, in some cases, completely free admittance, and it\u2019s just so appreciated. It\u2019s a real community thing to do.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

KIDS and families brought together by the affects of Australia\u2019s recent military deployments were out sailing on Lake Wendouree on Saturday. The event was part of a camp run by Legacy Ballarat and saw about 50 children and their caregivers take part in activities across the region. \u201cEach year for the last 10 years we\u2019ve […]<\/p>\n

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