FOCUS Weekend Away 2025

About
Join FOCUS Adelaide for two nights away at Port Hughes on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula. We'll have great food, friends, sightseeing, workshops and Bible talks on the topic of the cross of Christ.
See below for a timetable of the weekend and frequently asked questions.
For International Students • Make Friends, Know Jesus, Share Jesus
FOCUS is a group run by Christians for international university students. You don't have to be a Christian to attend. All students are welcome.
Web: focusadelaide.org.au
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We will leave from the city around 5:30 pm on Friday and return by 6 pm on Sunday.
Location
Arura Group Stays
Uffindell St, Port Hughes SA 5558
Timetable
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will we sleep?
We will sleep in dormitory style accommodation. You will share a room with a couple of other students (of the same gender). You can see photos of the place where we will stay at the Arura Group Stays website.
Is there Wi-Fi and phone reception?
There is Wi-Fi at the site. Phone reception is available, but limited.
When do I need to register by?
Please register by 4 April.
How do I get there?
We will arrange someone to drive you from Adelaide to Port Hughes and back again.
Can I come part time?
Part time is only possible if you are able to arrange your own transport. There is no discount for attending part time.
What will we do?
The weekend will have a range of different activities. We will have main sessions where we will sing and hear talks from the Bible. We'll have some elective interactive workshops on topics relating to knowing Jesus. We'll share great food together over meals. We'll have outings to the beach and nearby historical sites. And there will also be plenty of time to hang out together, play board games, chat and make friends.
Terms and Conditions
Payments
Unless other arrangements have been made with the conference team, full payment must be made one week before the commencement of the conference.
Refunds
Partial and full payments can be refunded up to one week before the conference starts. However, after this date no refunds are available.
We understand that life is unpredictable and as such will act with the appropriate discretion in regards to unexpected circumstances such as sickness, family illness/trauma, exams etc. Such situations will be evaluated on a case by case basis by the team.
Registrations are transferable, so should you find yourself unable to attend, but are aware of someone who would like to attend and will purchase your registration from you, please request a transfer by contacting the conference team.
Promotional materials
We take photos and videos during the conference and may capture your image as part of this. By registering and attending the conference you are agreeing to allow us to use your image in promotional materials. Please let the team know if you do not want your image to appear in promotional materials, or on our website or social media pages.
Other
By registering for and attending the conference you acknowledge that you attend the conference at your own risk. While organisers and leaders will take reasonable care, you agree not to hold FOCUS Adelaide, leaders or organisers responsible for personal injury or loss. You must be over 18 years old to attend FOCUS Adelaide residential conferences.