Leisure & Holidays Overview |
Life Stream Australia’s Leisure and Holiday Program provides opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate in community based recreational activities, in a safe and supported environment. Our range of programs are not only fun, but are designed to develop skills, enhance self-esteem, build confidence and provide opportunities to make new friendships.
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The Leisure Program is for Participants aged 16 years and over. Programs predominantly run on weekends. These programs are designed for people with low support needs, however people with higher support needs are in most cases able to attend with their own self-provided 1:1 carer.
A wide range of activities are offered and distributed via our twice annual Expression of Interest. Participants review the programs on offer, then select the programs that are of interest to them. All program coordination is delivered by Life Stream Australia, all Participants need to do is turn up on the day. Programs can be anywhere from 2 hours in length, to a full 8 hour day trip. Transport to/from specific meeting points is provided on many programs, with some locally based programs meeting at venues. Activities offered may include; fitness sessions, Gold Coast theme parks, bushwalking, social sporting activities, Broncos/Lions/Roar home games, beach and BBQ trips to Sunshine/Gold Coast, craft sessions, movie outings, whale watching, social dinners and much more. A new round of programs is offered each quarter. Leisure Programs are offered on a user-pays basis with an all-inclusive fee attached to each program, as advertised in the quarterly newsletter. Participants are able to access our programs using their NDIS Funding (there will be a Participant Contribution payment, as identified in the Newsletter). The Leisure Program provides opportunities for Participants to try new experiences outside of the home environment, with their friends, all in the safety of a fun and supported environment. |
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Everyone needs a holiday from time to time and as a result, demand for Life Stream Australia’s Holiday Program is growing each year. Our Holiday Program provides Participants with the opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally in an organised, supported environment with their friends. All aspects of coordinating the holiday is carried out by Life Stream Australia. All Participants need to do is pack their bags!
The Holiday Program is open to Participants 18 years and over (16 yrs+ for Weekends Away). The program is designed for people with low support needs. Provisions can generally be made for people with higher support needs to attend with their own self-provided 1:1 carer. Each year, a selection of domestic and international destinations are offered to Participants via the quarterly Newsletter. The Holiday Program has seen our Participants travel just about everywhere, from Safari in South Africa to Great Ocean Road in Melbourne. Holidays are generally around 1 week in length, however a shorter weekend away is offered each quarter as well. |
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