PROSHGATE – Wednesday, 20th March 2024
PROSH is an iconic UWA tradition that began in 1931 and has since grown to become one of WA's biggest single-day charity events. Every year, hundreds of students dress in costumes and hit the streets of Perth on PROSH Day to sell a satirical newspaper in order to raise funds for local charities. This year, PROSH is proud to support Thread Together and bears of Hope.
UWA cancels all classes until 12pm for this event.
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EXAMPLE SCHEDULE:
5am: PROSH RAVE feat. FREE BREAKFAST
- CRANK UP and RAVE TO THE GRAVE before you go out selling. We have also organised a free breakfast, so get in early or miss out!
5:30am: COLLECT YOUR PAPERS
- Pick up your papers and tins from Oak Lawn – you need your UWA student card to sign out tins.
6.00am: START BOARDING BUSES
- Buses will be taking clubs and faculty societies to different locations all across Perth, so get on and start selling. You can also head to Stirling Highway to jump on a Transperth bus - bring your Smart Rider - but you CANNOT sell papers on public transport at any time.
7am: SELL PAPERS
- Shake your money maker (... your tin) and raise as much as you can for the 2023 charities. Make sure to follow the code of conduct rules while you are selling papers.
10.30am: GATHER IN MURRAY STREET MALL
- Gather in Murray Street Mall for a big thankyou and further details on the rest of the day. Contact your closest marshal or pop by Forrest Place to restock papers. Empty/partially full tins will not be accepted at this time.
10.45am: HEAD BACK TO UNI
- Head on back to uni, return your tin, attend your classes or have a nap - you got up really early and deserve it.
12pm: PROSH Ball
Once you’ve had a nap, gone home for a snack and rested up, the PROSH Team will be in the Tav for the annual PROSH Gala and afterparty where all marshals will be welcome to sample a free drink. The full prosh team will be joining you from 2pm.
PROSH is an alcohol and drug-free event. Questions? Email the directors at prosh@guild.uwa.edu.au
PROSH TEAMS & THEIR THEMES
The list of all the clubs and societies that are putting together teams for PROSH this year will be updated constantly in a post on this event: To sign your team up for PROSH 2023 Follow the below link above
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PROSH RULEBOOK
The below rules apply to all PROSH participants:
1. PROSH is a drug and alcohol free event. If you appear to be affected by drugs or alcohol you will be asked to leave.
2. Listen to and obey the marshals. They know what they’re doing and what you SHOULD be doing.
3. No street drinking. Anywhere. The fine for street drinking is $200.
4. Don’t sell papers on public transport at any time. Do not sell on Transperth concourses or in stations. Do not prevent people from leaving stations.
5. Look both ways before you cross the street.
6. Stay out of and away from all construction areas. You’re not Bob the Builder.
7. Don’t do anything that will get you or other people injured/killed.
8. Don’t die. Don’t ruin PROSH for everyone else.
9. Don’t litter. Put your rubbish and paper scraps in the bins.
10. Don’t stand in the middle of the road or intersections. The fine is $50 for a traffic infringement.
11. Don’t block footpaths or walkways, you don’t have a licence to make life difficult for everyone.
12. Don’t harass or swear at people. No means no. Seriously.
13. Don’t PROSH and drive. You will be tired after a long day of PROSH-ing. Organise alternative arrangements. Bring your SmartRider.
14. Failure to return tins will result in a $250 fine.
15. If you are doing something illegal, you will be handed over to the police. The organisers of PROSH take no responsibility for your actions.
16. Remember you are representing PROSH, the 2023 charities, the UWA Student Guild and The University of Western Australia at all times.