A Glimpse of Australia
Area: 7.68 million sq km
Population: 19.5 million
Religion: 75% Christian, 1% Muslim, 1% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish
Language: English
Check out:  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/ for more Australia information

Clothing

This is the summer months in Australia.  The weather can change from very hot (about 30 C, 90 F % ) to very cool (18C 65F), so plan on bringing a little bit of everything, a light jacket, sweater and a warm sport warm-up is essential.  All items such as these you can also purchase in Australia. Bring lightweight, quick-drying clothing (cotton is good), but NOT skimpy.  For girls, if you bring tank tops, please make sure they have small arm holes and wide straps.  Make sure to bring plenty of t-shirts, socks, etc. In addition to your sports shoes (Note: courts are outdoors and hard surface), bring a pair of thongs or similar item to wear when using the showers. We would encourage you to also bring a few "nicer" clothes for church and other public appearances.

Miscellaneous

• You can buy almost anything you need here in Australia, but you probably want to bring your own shampoo, soap, deodorant, towel, etc.
• The voltage in Australia is 220, so if you bring any items that need to be plugged in, you will need to bring an adapter with you.
• Bring ideas for drills, games, practices, group games and simple songs to teach the students.
• Don't forget your Bible, pen & notebook!
• Other Items- umbrella or light raincoat (Please pack in your carry-on.  We never know when rain will fall ?) ; mosquito repellent & anti-itch cream; athletic pre-wrap and tape (if needed); any medication you use; battery-operated alarm clock; salvation bracelets (multicolored beads on a leather string which can be used to share the Gospel); extra t-shirts, jerseys, and anything else that might be appropriate to give away as gifts to friends you will meet here; pictures of your family, school, city, etc. are great for conversations with students; a daypack (small backpack); sunscreen;  wet wipes or anti-bacterial hand gel.