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Beyond
Borders
July 2019 - June 2020
Travel
Supported small group
adventures for people
with disability“ Don’t tell me
the sky’s the limit,
when there are
footprints on “
the moon
- Paul Brandt
2 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 3Table of
Contents
p6 p10 p18
NDIS & what our
p8 Supported small
p12 p16 Melbourne
travellers have to say Holiday your Way group adventures Inclusions Calendar + Mt Bulla
p19 p21 p23
Townsville +
p20 Adelaide - Darwin
p22 Stradbroke Island +
p24
Gympie Music Muster Gold Coast on The Ghan Whitsundays Cruise Sunshine Coast Stradbroke Island
p28 p30
p25 p26 Byron Bay in March
p29 Beyond - Future
p31
Music festival month New Zealand Noosa in June Canberra + Sydney destinations FAQ’s
4 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 5“Travelling with
UnitingCare is
one of my
favourite things
to do”
“I met a lot of new
friends, achieved my
Beyond Borders
goal of seeing race car
driving in real life and
“I go on these holidays
would definitely
every year and enjoy
Travel & the NDIS
attend another
meeting new friends.
holiday.”
I have been attending
holidays for at least
10 years – they are a
fantastic team of people
to go on holiday with.”
Beyond Borders Travel is part of UnitingCare, a
registered provider under the NDIS. That means
About UnitingCare.
we can provide a wide range of services and Helping you live life in all its fullness.
supports funded by the NDIS.
Every day in the community, we engage with
Any of the support you require to go on holidays people from all walks of life to support them
or supported small-group adventures can to live life in all its fullness. We deliver skilled,
typically be funded by the NDIS out of your evidence-based interventions for those facing
core support budget under daily activities and adversity, and utilise our reach and vision to
social and community participation. The cost confront injustice. We are leaders in crisis
of support varies depending on the destination, response, the protection of vulnerable children,
the duration of the trip and the support needs of financial resilience and family wellbeing. We
each individual. The standard support ratio is meet people where they are and walk alongside
1:4, but 1:1 support is also offered. them to achieve positive change and growth.
Right across Queensland, UnitingCare supports “I have been to lots of
The out-of-pocket expenses are the costs that thousands of people living with a disability in Country Music festivals
would be incurred by anyone going on holiday, redefining what’s possible in their lives. now and I love the live
such as transportation (like car travel, flights or music. I also really like
rail), meals, accommodation and sightseeing. UnitingCare also provides aged care, disability the food and I can get
supports, health care and crisis response in new CD’s of my favourite
Talk to us to see how you can maximise your Queensland through Blue Care, Lifeline, The singers to add to my
NDIS budget to pay for supported small-group Wesley Hospital, St Andrew’s War Memorial collection”
adventures through our flexible funding options. Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital and St
You may be able to draw from other line items Stephen’s Hospital. And we provide community,
to fund more of your trip through your plan and aged care, disability and mental health support
reduce your out-of-pocket expense. in the Northern Territory through ARRCS.
6 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 7That place you’ve been
dreaming of... we can get
you there.
We want to make the world barrier free for the people we support.
Would you like one of our trained support staff to accompany you
or help you with creating an accessible itinerary? Well that is our
speciality – give our team a call and chat to us about where you want
to go, and let us help you holiday your way.
8 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 9Supported small
group adventures Darwin ●
● Townsville
● Whitsundays
● Alice Springs
Gympie ● ● Noosa
● Sunshine Coast
● Brisbane
Gold Coast ● ● Stradbroke Island
● Byron Bay
Tamworth ●
Parkes ●
● Sydney
● Adelaide Canberra ●
● Mt Buller
Explore your backyard ● Melbourne
New ●
Choose from an exciting range of small group adventures
Zealand
to destinations right here in Australia. From the tropical
North of the country to the snowy alps in the South, you’ll
find a holiday to get excited about. So whether you fancy
a relaxing beach escape, want to explore the sights and
sounds of the city or travel across the outback by train,
Beyond Borders has a holiday to suit you.
10 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 11All-inclusive
holidays
Beyond Borders Travel
adventures are inclusive of
accommodation, transport,
major meals, sightseeing
and activities Accommodation
& Transportation
Our prices include all accommodation
and transportation costs.
Food
Breakfast, lunch
and dinner are all
included in our
pricing, and we offer
a wide variety of
choice that caters SYDN
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for all dietary and ANE
BRISB
nutritional needs.
12 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 13Sightseeing
and activities
Our adventures include fun
activities and sightseeing, so you
have the opportunity to explore
the destination and take in all it
has to offer.
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14 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 15Calendar 2019-20
Adventures to
get excited about
JULY 2019 AUGUST 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019
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NOVEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020
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MARCH 2020 APRIL 2020 MAY 2020 JUNE 2020
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15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30
Winter Spring Summer Autumn
Melbourne & Mt Bulla Gold Coast GC600 Parkes – Elvis Festival Byron Bay
17 – 21 July 25 – 28 October 7 – 14 January 2020 16 – 19 March 2020
Townsville & Magnetic Island Adelaide to Darwin on board The Ghan Tamworth Country Music Festival Canberra & Sydney
5 – 10 August 2 – 7 November 16 – 28 January 2020 29 Apr – 6 May 2020
Gympie Music Muster Whitsundays Cruise New Zealand Noosa
22 – 25 August 12 – 16 November 18 Feb – 6 March 2020 15 – 17 June 2020
Stradbroke Island + Ladies Pamper Getaway DEF - Definite
25 – 30 November | 2 – 4 December Departure
16 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 17Winter
Adventures
Winter Trains, tropics
Wonderland and Cowboys
MELBOURNE TOWNSVILLE
August
July
17 - 21 JULY 5 - 10 AUGUST
If you have always wanted to spend
a day building a snowman, throwing
This adventure includes the biggest
NRL game of the season, the Broncos Gympie
snowballs and tobogganing then this
is the trip for you. Amazing Mt Buller
take on the Cowboys. Plus you get
to enjoy a round trip overnight train
Music Muster
snow fields in Victoria are just a day journey on the Spirit Of Queensland
trip away from Melbourne so get your and a day trip to Magnetic Island GYMPIE
winter woollies out and come join us. where you will be immersed in all
things tropical in the heart of the 22 - 25 AUGUST
4 Nights stunning Great Barrier Reef.
Dust off your toe-tapping cowboy
• Neighbours tour boots, this holiday will satisfy any
5 Nights
• Mt Buller snow day music lover. With live action all day
• Broncos Vs Cowboys NRL match
• Puffing Billy steam train on the main stage, tasty eats and
• Magnetic Island great merchandise.
• Melbourne Street Art walking tour
• Train trip to Townsville and back
$2100 per person + $1350 support • Koala Sanctuary 3 Nights
Roundtrip airfare included • Reef HQ Aquarium • Enjoy the annual Gympie
music muster
$1500 per person + $1400 support • Live music & fun festival
atmosphere
• Ginger Factory
$950 per person + $950 support
18 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 19Spring, the perfect
time to explore
Gold Coast 600 The Glorious
V8 Supercars Ghan
GOLD COAST ADELAIDE – DARWIN
November
October
25 - 28 OCTOBER 2 - 7 NOVEMBER
From the bottom right to the very top,
Your GC600 experience awaits,
this train journey will take us through the
with some of the best looking high
robust red centre of Australia. Along the
performance V8 Supercars on show.
way you will get see an outback sunrise,
The Hot Wheels Stunt Team will show
spend an afternoon at the Alice Springs
you their dangerous and spectacular
Desert Park and a morning in the town
motorbike stunts. The Motor Cross
of Katherine where we will get a uniquely
stars will impress you with their
Aussie outback experience. Enjoy two
adrenalin pumping aerial antics, plus
nights in Darwin to wrap things up with
the Stadium Super Trucks and Super
a visit to Crocosaurus Cove.
Ute’s will rev-up a loud show.
5 Nights
3 Nights
• Outback sunrise
• Rev-heads start your engines –
• Gold Class on The Ghan for 2 nights
your ears will be ringing for days
• 1 night in Adelaide
• Pit-lane walk
• 2 nights in Darwin
• Check out the views of Surfers
Paradise from the SkyPoint Tower • Crocosaurus Cove
observation deck • Excursions in Alice Springs and
Katherine
$850 per person plus $850 support • Royal Flying Doctors Service -
Darwin base
$3460 per person + $3440 support.
Roundtrip airfare included.
20 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 21Relaxing cruise Girls summer fun – will you choose
around the Whitsundays to rough it or get pampered?
WHITSUNDAYS STRADBROKE IS. SUNSHINE COAST
November
Nov-Dec
12 - 16 NOVEMBER 25 - 27 NOVEMBER 2 - 4 DECEMBER
Cruisers will love this relaxing cruise Join the boys camping on Ladies Sunshine Coast pamper package
around the beautiful Whitsunday Stradbroke Island for 2 nights
Islands on-board the Pacific Dawn. You will enjoy a visit to the local day-spa
You will get to check out Airlie Beach, Do you want to go camping with the where we will get our nails done and get
a charming tourist town nestled at the boys this summer? Come and set up pampered. Relax by the beach listening
southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. a tent at Minjerribah camp grounds, to the waves and build sand castles in
located on Amity Point, North beautiful Caloundra this summer.
Stradbroke Island. This spot is home
4 Nights
to a local pod of dolphins, a family of 2 Nights
• Visits Airlie Beach wild koalas and thousands of soldier
• Manicure & Pedicure
• Ship includes a waterpark with crabs so there will be lots to do while
slides and an adventure park you rough-it. • Hotel accommodation
• Live entertainment and casino on • Australia Zoo
board 2 Nights
$700 per person
• 4WD Truck to cruise up the beach
Cruise prices change daily – + $550 support
• Ferry ride
call for a quote!
• Brown lake
plus $950 support
• All-terrain wheelchair
$550 per person +
$550 support
22 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 23Summer fun
Camping on Stradbroke Music Festival
Island – boys summer fun Month
STRADBROKE IS. PARKES NSW TAMWORTH NSW
Nov-Dec
January
25 - 30 NOVEMBER 7 - 14 JANUARY 16 - 28 JANUARY
Located on Amity Point, North Elvis Festival Tamworth Country
Stradbroke Island, Minjerribah camp
Elvis lovers this is the trip you don’t
Music Festival
grounds is home to a local pod of
dolphins, a family of wild koalas and want to miss. You will get to dress You get to choose to either come for
thousands of soldier crabs so there will up and celebrate the birthday of the the beginning or the final week of the
be lots to do while you rough-it. Mark’s King of rock n roll in style surrounded festival… or why not join us for the full
accessible 4WD truck will get you access by Elvis impersonators and live two weeks! Get your singing voices and
to remote parts of the island where you entertainment. square dancing moves warmed up for
can catch pipi’s and go fishing. Plus the this one. Tamworth always puts on a
all-terrain wheelchair will be there for 7 Nights show for their annual CMF – this town
rides along the beach. in northern NSW comes alive for this
• Overnight drive to and from Parkes
festive fortnight of golden guitars and
• 4WD Truck to cruise up the beach • Dubbo Zoo country music.
• Ferry ride • Parkes Observatory • Overnight drive to and from Tamworth
• Fishing via Toowoomba for pick-up & drop-off
$1400 + $2100 support
• Campfire • The country music capital of Australia
• Brown Lake • Tamworth Marsupial Park
• All-terrain wheelchair Week 1
3 Nights 27 – 30 November 6 Nights 16 – 22 January
$1400 + $2100 support
$750 + $750 support
Week 2
5 Nights 25 – 30 November
7 Nights 21 – 28 January
$1000 + $1000 support
$1500 + $2200 support
24 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 25Explore
New Zealand!
CLASSIC PANORAMA NORTHERN DISCOVERY TRANZALPINE
February
18 FEBRUARY – 6 MARCH 18 – 25 FEBRUARY DISCOVERY
26 FEBRUARY – 6 MARCH
North & South Islands New Zealand - North Island
Have you been dreaming of exploring You will be immersed in the rich culture New Zealand - South Island
the wonders of gorgeous New Zealand? of the North Island when you check out
Come and discover the North and South the historic treaty grounds of Waitangi The South Island is the adventure capital
Island with the Classic Panorama. Or in the Bay of Islands. You’ll also visit an of the Southern Hemisphere so this trip
you can choose to explore just one authentic Maori Village and thermal mud will suit you adrenalin junkies. Plus this
of the islands with our single-island pools in Rotorua, plus enjoy a traditional part of New Zealand has some of the
options. You will enjoy all of the Maori performance and a Hangi feast for most stunning sights with glaciers, fiords
attractions and inclusions of the North dinner. and national parks. During this journey
Island and South Island adventures you will get to explore by train, boat
detailed on these pages. 7 Nights and coach.
• Cape Brett Scenic cruise 9 Nights
17 nights
• Auckland Sky Tower
$4206 + $11,547 support • Milford Sound scenic cruise
Roundtrip airfare included • Agrodome Farm Show
• Tranzalpine train journey
• Rainbow Springs Park
• Walter Peak dinner cruise
• Skyline Gondola
• Larnach Castle
• Huka Falls
• West Coast Glacier region
$2942 + $4842 support • Fiordland National Park
Roundtrip airfare included • Mount Cook National Park
$3320 + $6084 support
Roundtrip airfare included
26 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 27Autumn &
Winter Escapes
Explore Capital City
Northern NSW Getaway
BYRON BAY NOOSA CANBERRA & SYDNEY
June
April
March
16 – 19 MARCH SUNSHINE COAST 29 APRIL – 6 MAY
15 – 17 JUNE
This adventure will take you to some You can choose between Canberra or Sydney.
of the best parts of Northern NSW
including the biggest small-town of This is the perfect little two night Canberra 29 April - 2 May
Mullumbimby, the coastal town of getaway packed with all the best bits 3 nights
Lennox Head and of course beautiful of South-east Queensland. You will be • Botanic Gardens
Byron Bay. Enjoy fish & chips on the staying on the Noosa River with time
• Parliament House
beach of this iconic tourist town, shop to shop, swim, fish and play with our
friends under the sea. • The Australian Mint
and people watch to your hearts
content. • War Memorial
2 Nights • Various international consulates
3 Nights • Visit the Eumundi Markets $500 + $1900 support
• Visit the Lighthouse on • Enjoy a BBQ Lunch, go fishing and Roundtrip airfare included
the most easterly point explore the Noosa River on board a
of Australia barge boat Sydney 2 May - 6 May
4 nights
• Lake Ainsworth • Sealife Aquarium
• Currumbin Wildlife • Home & Away set tour
Sanctuary $250 + $1250 support • Taronga Zoo
• Darling Harbour If you are having trouble picking between
$300 + $1400 support Canberra or Sydney why not do both and make
• Hyde Park it a 7 night adventure.
• Circular Quay, The Rocks Catch the included train between these two
• The Blue Mountains awesome capital cities.
$500 + $2400 support $750 deposit + $3700 support
Roundtrip airfare included Roundtrip airfare included
28 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 29...and FAQ’s
Q&A
FAQ’s about our a broad range of complex
needs.
supported small
beyond
group adventures 7. WILL I HAVE
SOMEONE TO HELP ME
1. I HAVE ALWAYS WITH MY PERSONAL
WANTED TO TRAVEL, CARE REQUIREMENTS?
IS BEYOND BORDERS
TRAVEL GOING TO BE Yes. We allocate rooms
Future destinations FAQ’s about 5. CAN YOU SUPPORT ABLE TO MAKE THAT based on peoples
personal care needs. If
ME IF I NEED TO HAPPEN?
bespoke travel TRAVEL FOR PERSONAL you have high personal
Yes. We offer a range
AUGUST with us – the REASONS? of local short-stays for
care needs we can also
offer 1:1 support.
answer is always Yes, whatever reason you people who are new to
Gympie YES are travelling, our highly
skilled team can support
the program so you can
see what its all about 8. DO I HAVE TO LIVE IN
Music 1. CAN I CHOOSE you. if it is your first time BRISBANE?
travelling. You can also No, we have travellers
Muster TO BRING MY OWN
SUPPORT? 6. CAN YOU SUPPORT bring your own support. who join our holidays
ME IF I WANT TO TAKE A from all over Australia.
YES, we can customize HOLIDAY SOMEWHERE 2. WHAT RATIO OF
a holiday where you WITH MY FAMILY OR SUPPORT CAN I 9. DO I HAVE TO HAVE
bring your own support. FRIENDS? EXPECT FROM BEYOND A DISABILITY TO GO
We can also provide the BORDERS TRAVEL? ON A HOLIDAY WITH
Yes, if you are travelling
support for you as its BEYOND BORDERS?
JULY NOVEMBER your holiday, your way.
with your family we
can support you in the
We provide support
based on a 1:4 support No, there are no
destination. You don’t ratio but 1:1 support eligibility criteria. We
Central Pacific Island 2. CAN YOU PROVIDE
A SUPPORT WORKER
have to miss out on the is also available upon have travellers who work
important moment of
Australia Cruise on the THAT CAN DRIVE the people closest to
request. and live independently,
as well as people who are
ME AROUND ON MY
Pacific HOLIDAY?
you, whether you are
attending a wedding or
3. WILL I MEET OTHER
PEOPLE ON MY TRIP?
in aged care.
Explorer Yes, our support team
can bring one of the
graduation we can be
there for you.
Yes, our supported small 10. CAN I BRING MY
group adventures provide ASSISTANCE DOG ON
vans from our fleet if an opportunity for people MY HOLIDAY?
you’re planning to travel 7. CAN YOU PROVIDE to make new friends. Yes. It may depend on the
locally to the South East ME WITH A SUPPORT
SEPTEMBER Queensland region. WORKER THAT HAS
4. CAN I CHOOSE
destination but we can
make this work for you.
EXPERIENCE IN
Disneyland 3. CAN YOU HELP ME SUPPORTING PEOPLE
WITH MY UNIQUE
TO BRING MY OWN
SUPPORT? 11. WILL YOU BE
California DEVELOP AN ITINERARY
THAT IS ACCESSIBLE REQUIREMENTS? Yes, you can bring either
a support worker, and
ABLE TO CATER
TO MY DIETARY
USA AND SUITS MY NEEDS? Yes, our team have
a varied range of friend or family member. REQUIREMENTS?
Yes, once we have an Give us a call to enquire Yes, we cater to all
experience so once
understanding if your about how we can do this. dietary requirements and
we understand your
needs we can design an food allergies. Healthy
individual needs we can
itinerary to match you, make sure you get the 5. WHAT IF I WANT TO options are always
its your holiday, support that best suits GO SOMEWHERE THAT encouraged and sugary
your way. you. YOU DON’T OFFER IN drinks are avoided.
YOUR SMALL GROUP
4. CAN YOU MEET ME 8. WHAT IS THE NDIS? ADVENTURES? 12. WILL YOU HELP
AT BRISBANE AIRPORT We can custom design an WITH ADMINISTERING
The National Disability
IF I WANT TO VISIT THIS itinerary for you so you MEDICATION AND
Insurance Scheme
AREA? can experience the world HELP ME PREVENT
OCTOBER Yes, we can meet you
(NDIS) is the new system
through which people beyond your borders. ANY ALLERGIC
and drive you to where with disability can access REACTIONS?
GC600 you need to go. We support and government 6. CAN I COME ON A Yes, our support team are
DECEMBER can help with booking
accommodation,
funding. Its designed to
provide you with greater
HOLIDAY IF I HAVE
COMPLEX NEEDS?
trained in administering
Epipens, insulin and
Camping sightseeing any anything
else you want to
choice and control over
the supports you receive
Yes, we have people in
our team that specialise
a varied range of
medications as well as
experience. and who provides them. in supporting people with peg feeding.
Image Credits: Tourism & Events Qld, Destination NSW, Visit Victoria, Tourism NT, Tourism Australia.
Disclaimer: All holidays are subject to availability. All Holidays are subject to minimum numbers excluding guaranteed departures
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