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Parenting
Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
The (free) Positive Parenting Program was developed in Australia and is now the world's most widely researched parenting program. It provides parents with strategies, skills and knowledge and helps parents support their child's learning, development, life skills and emotional
wellbeing.
Autism
Attwood & Garnett Events
Professor Tony Attwood PhD is considered to be one of the world's foremost experts on Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Tony has joined Dr Michelle Garnett PhD a clinical psychologist specialising in autism to present a number of online courses for parents. There are many courses covering a
huge variety of autism topics.
Anxiety
Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
Fear-Less Triple P is an online (free) program for parents to help their child manage anxiety and become emotionally resilient. It helps parents gain a better understanding of anxiety and fear and what can be done about it and help parents to know what to do
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Intellectual Disability
Me Plus More
Me Plus More delivers online learning specifically designed "for people with intellectual disability to use with their support workers." The activities focus on both short and long term goals. There is a new topic each month with weekly videos and tasks.
Have a look at the Independent Living Skills
program and their online workshops.
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Western Australia
Outdoor Activities
Cahoots
Cahoots creates and runs a variety of inclusive opportunities and services for people living with disability aged 5+.
Overnight camps, community participation and capacity-building activities are just some of the ways Cahoots help participants grow independence, develop relationships and social skills.
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Sport
Rebound WA
Rebound WA hosts free programs designed for children (5-12 years) and teens with physical disabilities.
It is held on Saturday mornings in two locations:
Mirrabooka - North & Murdoch - South.
Activities include wheelchair afl, tennis, basketball & rugby; canoeing & rowing; frawme running; utimate
frisbee; athletics; cycling; table tennis; laser
blaze and dance.
Outdoor Activities
Adventure Beckons
Adventure Beckons is a small WA organisation that assists those who require additional support to "experience life through fun and adventure activities". Their adventure activities include fishing trips, zipline activities, quad bike tours, 4x4ing fun, hiking, mountain biking, farm days, beach
days, kayaking, camping and water sport
activities.
Sport
WA Disabled Sports Association
WADSA not only provides people with disabilities in the Perth area with exciting opportunities but also provides opportunties in sport and recreation for people with disabilities living in regional, remote and rural Western Australia. Have a look at their website and contact WADSA for more
information.
Indoor Activities
Rocky Bay
Rocky Bay provides a 'School's Out Holidays Program'. In this program children are able to participate in creative arts, physical activities (like yoga and mindful movement) and culinary adventures. They can even tailor the activities to suit your child's interests and abilities.
Indoor Activities
Spectrum Space
Specturm Space run a number of social programs for people with autism to have fun, develop new friendships and learn new skills. Awesome Group - 10-15 years, YES Group 13-18 years, Telethon Holiday Makers Program 5-18 years. These events are held in a number of WA locations.
Indoor/Outdoor Activities
Rocky Bay
Rocky Bay offers an array of engaging community groups for all ages in the Peel region.
Youth Social Group for ages 10-17 years which involves activities such as laser tag, bowling, swimming and fishing.
Mandurah Hang Out for ages 10-17 which
offers activities such as disco, art & craft,
cooking and games nights.
Outdoor Activities
Fishability
Fishability aim “to enhance the well-being and self-esteem of Western Australians living with disabilities by providing and facilitating quality recreational fishing opportunities and experiences.” They provide free jetty and boat programs regularly. They cater for children and adults with disabilities and they have modified fishing rods, reels and
vessel.
Coding
Codekids
Codekids offer a number of classes and courses across their Perth campuses. Their classes include a weekend coding class, after school coding club and school holiday coding program. For ages 6-18 years. Codekids do offer 1-on-1 classes specifically designed for students with special
needs.
Coding
Coder Dojo
Coder Dojo run "a fun, free volunteer-driven, computer programming (coding) club for young people. There is a stream for students over 12 years old and a stream for children interested in Curtin's Autism Academy (AASQA)." There are many locations around Western Australia.
Sport
Ocean Heroes
Ocean Heroes "provide a unique opportunity for people on the autism spectrum to take part in organised sport backed by a highly supported, safe and inclusive environment. By running free events and surf experiences, we offer the autism community the chance to experience the thrill of riding a
wave!" They run 60 minute Surf Experience
sessions.
Sport
Puggles Swim Schools
Puggles Swim Schools can be found across Australia where deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children can learn to swim in a mainstream swimming class." "The Puggles Swim program will upskill swim teachers, arming them with relevant Auslan signs and deaf awareness resources." Visit the website to find a Puggles Swim School near you.
Sport
Special Olympics Australia
"Special Olympics is a year-round multi-sports program for people with an intellectual disability – of all capabilities." The program helps participants get active, make friends, have fun, learn important life skills and promote movement, teamwork, decision making and communication. There is also a Special Olympics Young Athletes for children aged 2-8
years with and without intellectual disability .
South Australia
Indoor Activities
Tutti Arts
"Tutti offers a range of out of school hours arts programs where young people with disability can develop their creativity through the arts: music and movement, drama, visual arts and media arts." Their "programs focus on fun, friendship and harnessing creativity, while also supporting the participants'
personal social, cognitive and physical
development."
Indoor Activities
True Ability
True Ability offer a free youth programs. They run a number of kids programs including some held during the school holidays. The True Ability Youth program is for 7-12 year olds. Children are able to "make friends & have fun while learning acting, theatre & film skills".
Indoor Activities
Restless Dance Theatre
Restless Dance Theatre provide a number of different weekly classes/programs for people with and without disability. "Tutors can work with participants with both physical and intellectual disability, catering to those with mild to medium needs.". They focus more on harnessing individuality and creating a safe space for creative expression rather than
technique and competition.
Activities
Autism SA
Autism SA offer school holiday programs for children with Autism, "where children aged 3-18 are supported to engage in activities that can help with the development of life skills, social and communication skills and friendships." These programs include Fidget Making Masterclass, Festive SPOT, Aqua Skills Program, Social Engagement Program, Knowing
Me & Knowing You and Mate, Date or Fake?
Activities
Minda
Minda offers short-term accommodation and respite services where children have the opportunity to "meet new friends and learn new skills away from home". They can take part in fun activities such as "visiting the beach, going to a park, or staying in and watching a movie." Minda also offer an
individual support program.
Sport
Puggles Swim Schools
Puggles Swim Schools can be found across Australia where deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children can learn to swim in a mainstream swimming class." "The Puggles Swim program will upskill swim teachers, arming them with relevant Auslan signs and deaf awareness resources." Visit the website to find a Puggles Swim School near you.
Sport
Next Generation Taekwondo
Next Generation Taekwondo offers a special needs program for kids aged 5-14 years. The program was originally designed for children with Autism, however due to the program's success, they now invite children with a variety of disorders and disabilities to join the program. Available at a number of locations.
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Programs & Activities
One Culture Support Services
One Culture Support Services run inclusive sports programs for people with disabilities, an Inclusive Sports Championship once a term, a school holiday program and more. Sport programs include football, tennis, cricket, basketball, swimming, powerchair, hockey & powerchair football. School holiday programs run each weekday and include many different activities across different locations. They also
run Friday Night hangouts for ages 15+.
Sport
Special Olympics Australia
"Special Olympics is a year-round multi-sports program for people with an intellectual disability – of all capabilities." The program helps participants get active, make friends, have fun, learn important life skills and promote movement, teamwork, decision making and communication. There is also a Special Olympics Young Athletes for children aged 2-8
years with and without intellectual disability .
Indoor Activities
Learning Through Music
Learning Through Music (LTM) provide music programs for all ages. They offer a range of NDIS funded music lessons including piano, guitar, violin, drums, flute, saxophone and voice. They offer Music Therapy Sessions to utilise music as a therapeutic tool as well as inclusive one-on-one
classes so students can learn at their own pace.
Indoor Activities
Bumblebee Yoga
Bumblebee Yoga offer Sensory and Adaptive Yoga classes for children with disabilities or special needs. "This can include physical and mobility challenges, neurodiversity, developmental and learning difficulties, or trauma and mental health. Programs are custom built for your students' needs, with
accessibility, inclusiveness, and fun in mind."
New South Wales
Outdoor Activities
The Museum
The Museum is "Australia's museum of the sea". They offer Sensory-Friendly Sundays where people on the autism spectrum and with a range of differing abilities are able to enjoy a modified environment. Suitable for 2 years and over. The staff and volunteers "will be on hand to facilitate
creative activities."
Activities
KidsWish
KidsWish provide free events and programs to children living with disability or illness and their families. Current programs include Game On (play games / social), Sports Academy (sport skills), KidsRock (music), KidsGroove (dance), Siblings Program and a Saturday Club (social outings and fun
experiencees).
Sport
City of Parramatta
The City of Parramatta provide free holiday programs where children take part in a variety of physical and educational programs and workshops. They aim to make their "school holiday programs 100% accessible to children of all abilities. All programs are organised by trained facilitators who can deliver activities that respond to children with
a range of needs."
Programs & Activities
Coastal Active Ability
Coastal Active Ability provide a number of children's activities, clubs, programs and services for children with special needs. "The programs vary from LEGO Time, Kids in the Kitchen, Pokémon Club and Social Group Activities like Gymnastics and other Sports Activities, Art & Drawing Classes, Sensory Movies & Theatres, Social Events to Getaways & Day
Out Trips, School Holiday Programs."
Programs & Activities
Sunnyfield disAbility Services
Sunnyfield disAbility Services run programs that support people with disability to get out into their local community. They have programs for different age groups 6-12 years, 13-17 years and 18+. They have an adventure Club, The Learning Tree (with activities such as swimming, sports, gardening, art & craft, cooking, trips to the movies), Hotshots (music,
playdough, music, movies, art), plus more.
Sport
Connect Kids Yoga
"Connect Kids Yoga embraces an all-inclusive, supportive, nurturing class environment." Their website lists a number of benefits of yoga for children with special needs. They state "Children's yoga is loud, full of energy and creativity. Children need to express themselves through play, movement, singing, songs and music and engaging with one
another."
Programs & Activities
Tribe Disability Support
Tribe host a number of group activities, "designed to encourage inclusive engagement, nurturing the growth of social skills, forming connections, and, most importantly, enjoying wholesome fun with fellow Tribe members." Some examples of activities are a bush dance, Easter egg picnic, disco & movie nights. Tribe also provides camp-based
experiences, boxing & exercise and boat
outings.
Camps
Autism Camp Australia
Autism Camp Australia provide camps in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The "Tweed/Byron Hinterland Program runs over 4 days and 5 nights. It is a rainforest / mountain location. The program taps into existing regional group recreation/camp facilities with safety, privacy, autonomy and low sensory input as priorities." Check out
their website for more information.
Sport
Puggles Swim Schools
Puggles Swim Schools can be found across Australia where deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children can learn to swim in a mainstream swimming class." "The Puggles Swim program will upskill swim teachers, arming them with relevant Auslan signs and deaf awareness resources." Visit the website to find a Puggles Swim School near you.
Outdoor Activities
Making Waves
Making Waves provide a sailing program for children living with disabilities. "The Winds of Joy is an inclusive, safe space, designed to give young people with disabilities an empowering and uplifting experience on the water. Participants are supported by skilled volunteer sailors, who will give students the opportunity to have hands-on experience with a large high performance yacht, specially fitted to
accommodate wheelchairs."
Programs & Activities
One Culture Support Services
One Culture Support Services run inclusive sports programs for people with disabilities, an Inclusive Sports Championship once a term, a school holiday program and more. Sport programs include football, tennis, cricket, oztag, rugby league & basketball. School holiday programs run each weekday and include many different activities across different
locations.
Indoor Activities
City of Sydney
Around a number of libraries in NSW, librarians present weekly Rhymetime (0-2 years) and Storytime (3-5 years) sessions. Children have opportunities to develop their language and literacy skills. They also run Auslan storytime sessions which are suitable for deaf and hearing preschool aged children. See website for details.
Indoor Activities
Biennale of Sydney
Art exhibitions are held across a number of Sydney locations. They run a number of programs and Family Days which cater for people with disabilities including 'Family Day: Thriving Environments' and 'Family Day: Makes Dreams Come True'. "In 2024 our Family Days will centre the work and perspectives of artists with disabilities; creating works,
performances and installations suitable for
children of all abilities.
Indoor Activities
KJ Studios
KJ Studios is a specialist music studio who assist people with disabilities to develop their talents "through a range of focused needs programs. They "are trained specialists who support NDIS-managed plans and have over a decade of experience working with talented individuals living with disabilities and/or neurodiversities."
Sport
Special Olympics Australia
"Special Olympics is a year-round multi-sports program for people with an intellectual disability – of all capabilities." The program helps participants get active, make friends, have fun, learn important life skills and promote movement, teamwork, decision making and communication. There is also a Special Olympics Young Athletes for children aged 2-8
years with and without intellectual disability .
Victoria
Sport
Different Journeys
DIfferent Journeys host a number of family swim events for people with Autism. Held at a number of different leisure centres / swimming pools around Victoria, this event provides a safe and supportive environment for people to swim. These swim events are open to the Different Journeys' community and closed to the public.
Indoor Activities
Circus Fit Studio
Circus Fit Studio run an All Ability Circus Program where they welcome "anyone with a disability to join." They offer both group sessions and private classes. The classes "provide students with the ability to explore fitness, coordination and strength building activities in a fun, safe and
colourful environment."
Camps & Activities
Flying Fox
Flying Fox offer a number of camps and "hangouts" around Victoria. Camps are "fun-filled experiences" giving campers a chance to connect with "buddies" in a "warm, safe and supportive environment." And as for the hangouts, "each Hangout is different and vary between dinner and dessert parties, games nights and excursions to
different events happening in Melbourne city."
Indoor Activities
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
MCA offer multi-sensory tours for visitors who are blind or have low vision, an insightful Deaf-led Auslan tour for visitors who are hard of hearing, sensory friendly gallery and artmaking experiences for autistic visitors and visitors with sensory needs, a range of tailored programs for children 0-18
with disability or access requirements.
Indoor Activities
Celebrating Abilities
Celebrating Abilities offer circus classes to everyone of all ages. "This program provides a fabulous way to have lots of circus fun while learning and enhancing social interaction, enhance your social skills, developing confidence, motivation, team-building skills, balance, proprioception, strength, coordination, meet new friends, all in a safe, unique, inclusive, diverse
and understanding environment."
Camps
Autism Camp Australia
Autism Camp Australia provide camps in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The "Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria Program runs over 4 days and 5 nights. It is a beach-side location. The program taps into existing regional group recreation/camp facilities with safety, privacy, autonomy and low sensory input as priorities." Check out
their website for more information.
Sport
Puggles Swim Schools
Puggles Swim Schools can be found across Australia where deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children can learn to swim in a mainstream swimming class." "The Puggles Swim program will upskill swim teachers, arming them with relevant Auslan signs and deaf awareness resources." Visit the website to find a Puggles Swim School near you.
Outdoor Activities
Making Waves
Making Waves provide a sailing program for children living with disabilities. "The Winds of Joy is an inclusive, safe space, designed to give young people with disabilities an empowering and uplifting experience on the water. Participants are supported by skilled volunteer sailors, who will give students the opportunity to have hands-on experience with a large high performance yacht, specially fitted to
accommodate wheelchairs."
Indoor Activities
Melbourne Youth Orchestras
Melbourne Youth Orchestras run an adaptive music bridging program, which is open to students aged between 8 and 14 years, who have a disability, chronic illness, mental health condition or are Deaf or neurodiverse. It is suitable for both new learners who have struggled to access instrumental music education, and current players whose needs are not being met by
standard instruments or teaching techniques.
Sport
Special Olympics Australia
"Special Olympics is a year-round multi-sports program for people with an intellectual disability – of all capabilities." The program helps participants get active, make friends, have fun, learn important life skills and promote movement, teamwork, decision making and communication. There is also a Special Olympics Young Athletes for children aged 2-8
years with and without intellectual disability .
Queensland
Outdoor Activities
Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo offers a Khaki Sensory Program for children 7+ who have specific health or medical requirements. Where these children are not able to participate in the Zoo Keeper for a Day program. This program runs throughout the year, outside of the QLD school holiday period.
Programs & Activities
Sunshine Butterflies
Sunshine Butterflies provide a wide variety of recreational, educational and social Day Programs designed for people with disability. They encourage their members "to engage with their peers and local community through fun and interactive days that include woodwork, cooking, art, music, singing, fitness and so much more."
Programs & Activities
Swara
Swara offers school ages services for participants aged 10-19 years who are getting ready to leave school and want to build the skills they need to become an independent adult. The "School Age Program runs throughout every school holidays, including the extended December to January break." Activities include outings, games, social events and
opportunities to build their capacity.
Indoor Activities
Circa
"Circability is a program specially designed by and for those who identify as living with disability. It caters to most levels of physical and intellectual capacity." This program is for anyone aged 14 or older. Sessions include ground acrobatics, circus-based improvisation & performance making,
object manipulation with hoops, balls, scarves
and much more.
Programs & Activities
Multicap
Multicap offer an out of school care program for children with disability. Children engage in both indoor and outdoor play as well as structured and planned daily activities. Multicap also offer Vacation Care across a number of Queensland locations. School-aged children with disability can develop skills and connections through positive friendships and
relationships with their peers.
Camps
Camp Cooby
Camp Cooby provide 3 holiday camp programs Junior Holiday Program (ages 6-12), Senior Holiday Program (ages 12-16) and a Customised Therapeutic Camp (ages 7-13) which is part of the 'Mindware Psychology Adventure Program (MAP)' and "helps children find their 'compass of life' and is designed for junior campers that may present with higher needs."
Camps
Autism Camp Australia
Autism Camp Australia provide camps in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The Sunshine Coast Program "runs over 4 days and 5 nights. It is a beach-side location. The program taps into existing regional group recreation/camp facilities with safety, privacy, autonomy and low sensory input as priorities." Check out their website for more
information.
Camps
Spectrum Adventures
"Spectrum Adventures delivers positive and Neuroaffirming supports to our Autistic community, creating social opportunities and building capacity through authentic and meaningful connection." They host Adventure camps for children with Autism and ADHD. They offer a Tangalooma Camp and O'Reillys Rainforest Retreat Camp for the whole
family.
Programs & Activities
Social Studio
Social Studio aim to support "socially motivated young people with Autism to become less socially isolated, to get involved in the community, make friends and build skills". Social Studio run social clubs (ages 9+, ages 12+ & 18+) as well as host special events and social getaways.
Sport
Brisbane Metropolitan Touch Association (BMTA)
BMTA run an All Abilities Program "with the aim to introduce EVERYONE to the joy of movement through the sport of touch football." The program is designed to cater for people with intellectual or physical disabilities who want to get active." THe program is for anyone from age 5+.
Sport
Sporting Wheelies
"Sporting Wheelies is Queensland's leading provides of inclusive sports, recreation and rehabilitation therapy." "Through a range of statewide health and fitness programs for people of all ages, industry-leading rehabilitation, and science-based therapies, Sporting Wheelies provides the full spectrum of inclusive sporting opportunities for
Queenslanders living with a disability."
Sport
Puggles Swim Schools
Puggles Swim Schools can be found across Australia where deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children can learn to swim in a mainstream swimming class." "The Puggles Swim program will upskill swim teachers, arming them with relevant Auslan signs and deaf awareness resources." Visit the website to find a Puggles Swim School near you.
Outdoor Activities
Making Waves
Making Waves provide a sailing program for children living with disabilities. "The Winds of Joy is an inclusive, safe space, designed to give young people with disabilities an empowering and uplifting experience on the water. Participants are supported by skilled volunteer sailors, who will give students the opportunity to have hands-on experience with a large high performance yacht, specially fitted to
accommodate wheelchairs."
Sport
Special Olympics Australia
"Special Olympics is a year-round multi-sports program for people with an intellectual disability – of all capabilities." The program helps participants get active, make friends, have fun, learn important life skills and promote movement, teamwork, decision making and communication. There is also a Special Olympics Young Athletes for children aged 2-8
years with and without intellectual disability .
Programs & Activities
Focal
Focal offer a number of community-based ad centre-based activities and programs for children (5+) and adults. They cater for all levels of needs, including those with high / complex needs. From sports, social clubs, cooking, performing arts, dance, gaming, after school care and more. Check out their website.
Programs & Activities
Gold Coast Disability & Youth
Gold Coast Disability and Youth (GCDAY) host a number of group programs, including Dungeons & Dragons, Mini Painting, Anime Club, Nintendo Switch Club, Personal Tarining, Pokemon Go, Sword Fighting, School Holiday Programs, Monthly Fun Days, Online Programs, LGBTQIA+ Social Group and Board Games. GCDAY also provide individual
support.
Programs & Activities
Tribes Adventure Group
Tribes Adventures offer mentoring, day activities, camps, programs of support and carer retreats. "By combining life-skills, eco-therapy and adventure-based activities we create transformative experiences that inspire personal growth, resilience and self-discovery." Their programs of support include life skills: The kitchen Academy, Social Group,
Fitness: Wellness Workouts ad Short 4 Week
POS.
Australian Capital Territory
Indoor Activities
Belco Arts
Belco Arts is an inclusive and welcoming destination. They "support artists across the breadth of the arts to be courageous in their ambitions, and challenge them to elevate their practice to the next level." Belco Arts has "delivered over a decade of arts programs and opportunities specifically devised with and for disabled artists to grow their practice."
Sport
Puggles Swim Schools
Puggles Swim Schools can be found across Australia where deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children can learn to swim in a mainstream swimming class." "The Puggles Swim program will upskill swim teachers, arming them with relevant Auslan signs and deaf awareness resources." Visit the website to find a Puggles Swim School near you.
Sport
RAID Basketball
"RAID (Recreational Activities for People with Intellectual Disability) basketball is a program for people with an intellectual disability. It provides participants with an opportunity to be part of a sporting team and to enjoy not only the game itself but the friendship, pride and confidence that come from being part of a team."
Outdoor Activities
Pegasus
Pegasus offer a range of horse riding as well as horse interaction programs designed for people with disability. Their "Mounted Programs help to build core strength, coordination and improve motor skills" and aim to reduce anxiety and support communication. Horseability is "an unmounted program that provides an introduction to horses in a
safe and welcoming environment.
Indoor Activities
Communities at Work
Communities at Work provide an After-School Program for teens with a disability, where they can "engage with other teens and develop and enhance their social skills as well as build peer networks." They offer a "range of social, recreational and life skill activities in a fun and supportive environment, with qualified and dedicated life skills educators
(disability support workers.)"
Indoor Activities
Communities at Work
Communities at Work run in-centre programs for people living disability in Tuggeranong and Gungahlin as well as from the Malkara Specialist School during the school holidays. They "offer disability programs specially targeted to school-aged children, teens, young adult and adults." The Malkara School Holiday Program is for children 5-12 years.
See website for details.
Sport
Special Olympics Australia
"Special Olympics is a year-round multi-sports program for people with an intellectual disability – of all capabilities." The program helps participants get active, make friends, have fun, learn important life skills and promote movement, teamwork, decision making and communication. There is also a Special Olympics Young Athletes for children aged 2-8
years with and without intellectual disability .
Programs & Activities
Sanctuary Aus
Sanctuary Aus is a local child and family service in Canberra. They run a number of programs and groups. 'Club Mojo' is for children aged 7-11 years who are struggling to manage their emotions and social skills. 'Cool Kids with Autism' is a anxiety management program for children aged 7-11 years.
Northern Territory
Programs & Activities
Total Recreation
Total Recreation provides recreation programs, events and activities for people with disability. "Programs and activities provide members with opportunities to refine and develop skills towards achieving their goals, building independence and developing confidence to access their community."
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Camps
Variety
Variety NT Adventure Camp is held in the Northern Territory in the July school holidays. The camp is held over one week and can cater for up to 24 teens aged between 13-18. It's aimed at providing children with mild to moderate disability and disadvantaged children a chance to participate
in physical and creative activities as well as
sightseeing excursions.
Indoor Activities
ARTA NT
ARTA NT has a goal "to provide a safe space for 12-18 year olds with disabilities to make friends and learn to participate in the community". They provide school holiday services, afterschool supports and individual supports.
Some activities include sewing, cooking, bowling, laser tag, video games, painting, pottery, mini-golf,
cinema trips and gardening.
Sport
Variety
The Starfish Swim Group offers children with disability the opportunity to access a learn to swim program. There is a 'Mums & Bubs class' as well as swimming programs for children aged between 1 to 16 years. There are free one-on-one swim groups for children with disability ages 2-18
years.
Sport
Puggles Swim Schools
Puggles Swim Schools can be found across Australia where deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children can learn to swim in a mainstream swimming class." "The Puggles Swim program will upskill swim teachers, arming them with relevant Auslan signs and deaf awareness resources." Visit the website to find a Puggles Swim School near you.
Tasmania
Sport
Variety
Variety's Kids Sports Days are free and they are a fun and inclusive way to try out different sports for kids who often miss out. It is aimed at children aged 5-18 of all abilities who are living with a disability (physical, sensory, intellectual). Head to their website for more details.
Activities
Parkside Foundation
"The Parkside Foundation provides a range of Community Access, Training, Personal Care and Respite Services to people with disabilities." They offer a school holiday program where children have opportunities to mix with their peers, develop friendships while taking part in fun and creative activities. They also organise social activities for young people
on weeknights and weekends.
Sport
Active Launceston
"Active and Inclusive is all about encouraging children and adults with disabilties to get involved and participate in sport and physical activity. The free Sports Ability Hub is based around 5 games - boccia, goalball, sitting volleyball, polybat and table cricket. The New Horizons Club includes activities such as discos, athletics, swimming, soccer,
gymnastics, bowling, craft & ballroom dancing.
Sport & more
New Horizons Tasmania
New Horizons Tasmania (NHT) is a sport and recreation club where "everyone is welcome". Membership is open to people with any disability (intellectual, physical, spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders and more) from ages 5 and up. In addition to their sport and recreation programs they also
host carnivals, social functions and interstate
sporting trips.
Sport
Physical Disability Sports Tasmania
PDS "is a state-wide sport and recreation program facilitated by ParaQuad Tasmania."
"The program is specifically designed for people with spinal cord and physical disability" and they welcome
all ages and abilities. Activities include AFL
Wheelchair, Boccia, Frame Running,
Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Rugby.
Indoor Activities
Studio Space Inclusive Arts
Studio Space provide a number of drama and performance services to people with disability. They welcome all ages and abilities. Their services include Drama Training, Dramatherapy, Performance Making, Audition Workshops Drama School, Acting for Screen and Self Tapes and Advocacy
+ Accessibility + Mentorship + Artist + Services.
Sport
Physical Disability Sports Tasmania
PDS "is a state-wide sport and recreation program facilitated by ParaQuad Tasmania."
"The program is specifically designed for people with spinal cord and physical disability" and they welcome
all ages and abilities. Activities include AFL
Wheelchair, Boccia, Frame Running,
Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Rugby.
Indoor Activities
Artosaurus
Artosaurus run a number of art programs for people with disability with Visual Arts in Moonah and Woodwork and Ceramics at the workshop in Goodwood. Activities include woodwork, ceramics, jewellery making, glass foiling, sculpture, printmaking, textile art, crochet & knitting, card
making, candle making, digital art, painting &
drawing.
Indoor Activities
Hobart Music Therapy
Hobart Music Therapy can host individual or group sessions and "can include anything from listening, singing or moving to music, playing instruments and songwriting."
The sessions can be hosted at "your home or child's daycare or school, to provide a fully individualised session
or arrange for clients to join a group session."
Sport
Puggles Swim Schools
Puggles Swim Schools can be found across Australia where deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children can learn to swim in a mainstream swimming class." "The Puggles Swim program will upskill swim teachers, arming them with relevant Auslan signs and deaf awareness resources." Visit the website to find a Puggles Swim School near you.
Sport
Special Olympics Australia
"Special Olympics is a year-round multi-sports program for people with an intellectual disability – of all capabilities." The program helps participants get active, make friends, have fun, learn important life skills and promote movement, teamwork, decision making and communication. There is also a Special Olympics Young Athletes for children aged 2-8
years with and without intellectual disability .