Torch Bearer (App) - Legacy Torch Relay

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The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023, presented by Defence Health is a six-month campaign, with satellite events (relays), travelling from Pozieres France on April 23 2023, through to the city of London, before returning home to Australia, landing in Perth, Western Australia in May 2023. The Torch will continue its journey throughout Australia, concluding in Melbourne in October 2023.

You could be part of history by volunteering your time to this once in a lifetime event when it arrives in your area in 2023.

If you are interested, please apply below for review and a Torch Relay representative will be in touch with you soon.

Register your interest to become a Torch Bearer

Register your interest to become one of our Torch Bearers for The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023 presented by Defence Health. Fill in your details below to be notified as soon as applications are available, to walk into your local town with an Official Legacy Centenary Torch when it arrives in your area in 2023.

The above image is of a limited edition collectable torch for 2023. The official torch bearer torch is yet to be revealed.

Apply to become a Torch Bearer

Applications open from 23^rd July 2022 and close on 10^th September 2022.

Do you have a connection to Legacy or to the Australian Defence Force? Have you ever wanted to be part of a Torch Relay? Join us as we mark the centenary of service for Legacy by participating in The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023 presented by Defence Health.

Carry the undying flame of service and sacrifice back from the western front throughout Australia, reaching each Legacy club to thank the past, celebrate the present and keep the flame alive into Legacy’s next 100 years.

Please fill out the this application to be in the running to walk into your local town with the Official Legacy Centenary Torch.

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1Applicant Information

2Route Preference

3Terms and Conditions

Applicant Information

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Your Details

Full name*

First Last

Contact Number*

Email*

Relationship to applicant*

Relationship - Other*

Torch Bearer Details

Full name*

First name Last Name

Date of birth*

NOTE

Applicants under 18 need Parent/Guardian consent

Note minimum age to be a torch bearer is 8 years' old

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Gender*

Contact Number*

Email*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip Code

Organisation

Title / Position

Social media

Do you have any social media profiles?

Facebook

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Twitter

How did you hear about us?*

Other:

Parent / Guardian Details

Required if applicant is under 18 years of age.

Name*

First Last

Contact Number*

Email*

Relationship to applicant*

Relationship - Other*

Parent or guardian signature

Date signed

Emergency Contact

Name*

First Last

Contact Number*

Email*

Relationship to applicant*

Relationship - Other*

Health and Medical

Please note, a doctor's certificate may be required.

What would you consider you health and fitness level to be?*

How many meters/km would you like to walk with the torch?*

How long would it take you to walk 1km?*

Approximate minutes

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Please note, you will be at no disadvantage if you need special consideration. We require this information so we can plan accordingly.

Are there any accessibility requirements that we should be aware of?*

Please provide a description about any assistance required.*

Will you require a carer to walk with you?*

Carer Information

Name*

First Last

Contact Number*

Email*

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip Code

Legacy Connection

Are you currently a legatee, widow, beneficiary, Legacy Staff member or donor of a Legacy Club?*

What Legacy Club are you connected to?*

Have you been connected to a Legacy Club, group or division in the past?*

What Legacy Club were you connected to?*

Do you have a connection to the Defence community?*

Are you employed at an organisation who is a corporate sponsor of The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023?*

Which corporate partner?*

In 200 words or less please explain your connection to Legacy or the defence community*

If you are successful, you may be asked to provide a short 2 minute video explaining your connection to Legacy

Desired Locations

Please note, these dates and locations are subject to change

First location preference

Select the state and then the city / town you prefer first to participate in the relay.

1. State / Territory

1. Western Australia (dates and locations)*

1. South Australia (dates and locations)*

1. Northern Territory (dates and locations)*

1. Queensland (dates and locations)*

1. New South Wales (dates and locations)*

1. Australian Capital Territory (dates and locations)*

1. Victoria (dates and locations)*

1. Tasmania (dates and locations)*

Second location preference

Select the state and then the city / town you prefer second to participate in the relay.

2. State / Territory

2. Western Australia (dates and locations)

2. South Australia (dates and locations)

2. Northern Territory (dates and locations)

2. Queensland (dates and locations)

2. New South Wales (dates and locations)

2. Australian Capital Territory (dates and locations)

2. Victoria (dates and locations)

2. Tasmania (dates and locations)

Torch Bearer Uniform

If you are a successful applicant, you will receive a uniform which will include a shirt, shorts/pants, and socks. Please provide an indication of your sizing, below. Upon acceptance you will be contacted for specific sizing and ordering.

T-shirt / Long sleeve*

Pants / Shorts*

Torch - Expression of Interest

Are you interested in purchasing a specially designed torch bearer torch, that you will walk with on the day?*

Please note, this is not a commitment to buying a torch. It is just an expression of interest. Price range: $900 - $1300 +GST. This is not the same torch as the "collectable torch" which is also available for purchase.

Would you be interested in purchasing a stand for your torch?*

Would you be interested in purchasing a gift box for your torch?*

Terms and Conditions

Your Centenary Torch Bearer application will be carefully considered as part of the initial application process for The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay presented by Defence Health. However, this does not guarantee that you will be selected.

Any personal information gathered by Legacy Australia (and their Event Partner, Perfect Events) will be handled in line with our privacy policy. Privacy Policy.
Legacy Australia and Perfect Events reserves the right to cease proceeding with your application at any time, for any reason.
Legacy Australia and Perfect Events will endeavour to respond to all applicants however cannot guarantee responses to all applicants.

I acknowledge and agree that I am adequately and appropriately prepared, both physically and mentally to be an official Legacy Centenary Torch Bearer for The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023 presented by Defence Health.

In consideration of Legacy Australia and Perfect Events, I release both parties and all persons, organisations or corporations associated directly or indirectly with the conduct of The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023 presented by Defence Health, from and against all claims, liabilities, injury, loss, or damage I may suffer or incur arising from or connected to me participating in these events.

I grant full permission for the organisers and media to use photographs, film, or video footage of me, and my connection to Legacy submitted in my application in promotional and marketing activities for the duration of the Legacy Centenary campaign.

I acknowledge that I am over 18 years of age and that all information I have given is true and accurate. If I am under the age of 18 I acknowledge that parental / legal guardian consent has been provided and that all the information given is true and accurate.

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The above image is of a limited edition collectable torch for 2023. The official torch bearer torch is yet to be revealed.

Volunteer Expression of Interest

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The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023 presented by Defence Health is a six-month campaign, with satellite events (relays), travelling from Pozieres France on ANZAC Day 2023, through to the city of London, before returning home to Australia, landing in Perth, Western Australia in May 2023. The Torch will continue its journey throughout Australia, concluding in Melbourne in October 2023.

Would you like to be part of The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay, presented by Defence Health, when it arrives in your area in 2023, but don’t meet the selection criteria?

You can still be part of history with this once in a life-time opportunity to become part of #LegacysLegacy.

We are looking for thousands of volunteers to assist with The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay, presented by Defence Health.

Please submit your expression of interest to volunteer below. (Volunteers will be contacted closer to the event in early 2023).

Name*

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Date of Birth*

Email*

Address*

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