Parents FAQs

Who will be coming?

Kingdom Come is targeted at young people aged 13-25. We invite youth leaders and Corps Officers to come along too.

Will food be provided?

Yes - breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

How does the accommodation work?

Under 18 Kings school accommodation delegates will be sleeping in houses that consist of both single gender dorms and single rooms.

What if my child has selected the no accommodation option?

They must be signed in/out at the designated child pickup area.

What if my child isn't coming with a corps/group leader?

Once your child arrives at there designated accommodation, they will meet their house parent who will be looking after the well being of your child for the duration of the conference.

Will my child need to take extra spending money?

During break time a snack station will be opened for delegates. There will be also event T-shirts and other merchandise available.

What time should I arrive/pick up my child?

Registrations will open on Monday 10th from 12noon, and the first 'official' activity will be at 3pm. The congress will conclude after lunch – at approximately 1:30pm on Thursday 13th.

What if my child gets sick?

First aiders will be on site during the day and a nurse will be on site during the night. As part of the registration process all medical information is collect to best respond to your child if they become unwell.

Who can I call to contact my kids during the week?

If you can't get hold of your child on their mobile and need to reach them urgently, call 0416 349 312.

Will people be allowed to "drop in" to the event?

No. Everyone on-site will need to be pre-registered as a delegates, volunteer or VIP.

I'm concerned about safety at the event. How will this be managed?

All first aiders, lifeguards and houseparents will have the appropriate qualification and be briefed and delegated specific responsibilities during the week.

Every house parent and other volunteer that will be exclusively working with your child will have the relevant working with children checks.

The event will have a full-time first aid station (sick bay) during the day and a nurse on duty at night.

Under 18s will not be allowed to leave the grounds without adult supervision. Security will be roaming the property after 12pm. We will also have a critical response team and onsite counsellors.