Tour Information 15 Days 12-26 October 2020 - TAG 5
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Tour Information
15 Days
12-26 October 2020
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About Us
Our mission is to enhance the lives of people with a disability. We
help to provide opportunities for new experiences and community
involvement in a safe and nurturing environment.
For over twelve years, TAG 5 has been providing people with a
disability and their families the knowledge and skills necessary for
promoting their own independence, equal opportunity and quality
of life. Our aim is to help you to achieve your personal goals whether
that’s assisting you to connect with your community, playing a sport,
going overseas or learning new skills. We are here to support you to
reach your full potential.
If you have any questions, please contact us:
07 3036 2852
enquiries@tag5.com.au
3/250 Orange Grove Rd, Salisbury 4107
www.TAG 5.com.au
Please note: pricing, locations and activites may be subject to
change.
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Tour Itinerary
DAY We begin our adventure by departing Salisbury and heading north-
west towards Mitchell. We will stop in Dalby on the way for lunch before
1 arriving in Mitchell. Here, we have dinner under the stars and swim in the
warm Artesian Waters that Mitchell is famous for.
DAY Wfe continue travelling north-west towards the town of Winton. We will
stop in Blackall for lunch before carrying on getting to Winton in the
2 afternoon.
DAY Today, we will hop into the buses for a day trip to Longreach. In the
morning we will get a tour of the QANTAS Aviation Museum. After lunch
3 in Longreach, we will have a look around town and get a tour of the
Stockman’s Hall of Fame, before heading back to Winton.
DAY After breakfast, we will visit the Waltzing Matilda Centre, where we will
learn about Banjo Paterson. After lunch and a tour of Winton, we will
4 go to the House of Dinosaurs, as this area is famous for finding dinosaur
fossils.
DAY Today we pack up and say goodbye to Winton as we make our way to
Mount Isa. For lunch, we will stop in Cloncurry before reaching Mount
5 Isa mid-afternoon. After settling in, we will take a tour around Mount Isa,
including the Mount Isa lookout before having dinner.
DAY First, we head to the Mount Isa replica Mine tour and then get an
underground hospital tour. After lunch in town, we visit to the leisure
6 centre where we will have a game of Futsal against a local team. After
the game, we will go back to the accommodation for the evening.
DAY Our next stop is Julia Creek where we
will stop for lunch before continuing on
7 to Richmond where we will stay for the
night.
DAY After breakfast, we will visit Cambridge
downs Heritage Centre where we
8 see Cobb and Co Coaches. Next,
we get lunch in town before visiting
Kronosaurus Korner in the afternoon.
Futsal
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Itinerary continued...
DAY Heading east toward Townsville, we stop along the way in the gold
mining town of Charters Towers for lunch and a tour. Then in the
9 afternoon, we keep driving to Townsville where we settle in for the night.
DAY Today we will go to the Castle Hill lookout, before going to REEFHQ to
learn all about the Great Barrier Reef. Then we will have some lunch and
10 take a walk along the strand. In the afternoon, we will play a game of
Futsal against Townsville Futsal Club.
DAY Next we will head south towards Mackay. We will stop for lunch in Bow-
en; the home of mangoes and tomatoes. We will make a second stop
11 in Serena before getting to Mackay where we play a game of Futsal
against the Mackay Futsal Club.
DAY Today we are going to a Cattle Station. At the Station, we will get a
tour and watch cattle being rounded up followed by a whip cracking
12 display. We will eat damper and drink billy tea before going into
Mackay for a tour and lunch.
DAY Next we head south to Rockhampton where we first visit the Dreamtime
Centre and learn about Indigenous Australian Culture. After lunch, we
13 drive to Maryborough where we will be staying for the night.
DAY First we go to the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary where we will get
to see lots of Australian animals. We will have lunch in Maryborough,
14 visit the Whistlestop Museum, and if we are lucky ride the train! In the
evening, we will play futsal against Maryborough Futsal Team.
DAY Today we are heading home, arriving back in Brisbane at approximately
3:00pm
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Mitchell Winton Charters Towers
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Tour Map
Townsville Julia Creek
Mount Isa Cambridge Downs
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Qantas Museum, Longreach
REEFHQ, Townsville
Cattle Station, Mackay
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Driving Schedule
Day From To Distance Trave Time
1 Salisbury Dalby 200 km 2.5 hrs
1 Dalby Mitchell 355 km 4 hrs
2 Mitchell Blackall 400 km 4.75 hrs
2 Blackall Winton 400 km 4.75 hrs
3 Winton Longreach (rtn) 360 km 4 hrs
5 Winton Cloncurry 350 km 4 hrs
5 Cloncurry Mount Isa 125 km 1.5 hrs
7 Mout Isa Julia Creek 260 km 3 hrs
7 Julia Creek Richmond 150 km 1.75 hrs
8 Richmond Charters Towers 365 km 4.5 hrs
9 Charters Towers Townsville 140 km 1.75 hrs
11 Townsville Bowen 200 km 2.5 hrs
11 Bowen Mackay 230 km 2.75 hrs
13 Mackay Rockhampton 300 km 3.75 hrs
14 Rockhampton Maryborough 385 km 4.75 hrs
15 Maryborough Salisbury 265 km 3 hrs
Total Distance and Time Travelled 4485 km 53.25 hrs
Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctury Futsal
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Risk Management
TAG 5 has an On Call Officer available for the duration of the tour. Any situations
where medical assistance is required will be reported to the Medical Officer. The
following Risk assessment and control measures have been considered and put in
place to ensure the safety of all participants.
Identified Risk Risk Control Measures
Swimming • Participants will only swim in designated areas monitored by
TAG 5 staff.
• Participants will be accompanied by a staff member in the wa-
ter at all times.
Risks • Participants will be guided through any potential risks they may
associated encounter in an activity and how to avoid them.
with tour • Participants will not be forced to participate if they feel unsafe.
activities
Participant • Participants will be supervised at all times.
becomes • Safety points will be set at each location/activity where
separated participants can go if they become lost.
from group • Head counts will be completed frequently throughout the day
• TAG 5 staff will conduct a brief search of the area before
contacting emergency services.
• Parents/guardians/carers will be informed if a participant
becomes lost.
Consuming • Participants over 18 who wish to drink must bring photo ID and
Alcohol will be issued by TAG 5 with a colour coded wristband.
• All consumption of alcohol will be two drink maximum per day
and under the supervision of TAG 5 staff.
• All alcohol purchaced will be at your own cost.
Physical Injury • All TAG 5 staff are CPR and First Aid Certified.
• Participants will be warned of potential hazards.
• TAG 5 will assist participants will minor injuries (i.e. cuts, grazes).
• In the case of serious injury, emergency services will be called.
• TAG 5 staff will adhere to the NDIS incident reporting process.
• Parents/guardians/carers will be informed of any injuries
sustained.
Illness • Hygiene prompting (i.e. hand washing and hand sanitizing) will
(including be increased.
Coronavirus) • Staff will monitor for signs of illness in participants (particularly
coronavirus symptoms).
• If symptoms of illness are present Tag 5 will seek professional
medical advice and act accordingly.
• Parents/guardians/carers will be informed of any illness.
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Our Aim
We want to provide you with a 15-day fun filled adventure that takes you to some of
Queensland’s most iconic outback towns and play a few games of futsal along the
way. TAG 5 will facilitate activities that are not only enjoyable but aim to:
• Encourage personal growth and boost self confidence
• Help you build social and interpersonal skills and form life-long friendships
• Provide opportunities to explore new surroundings and engage with the
community
On Tour Supervision
TAG 5 prides itself on being a company of skilled and experienced professionals
who provide high quality care to people with a disability and their families. Our
staff members have extensive experience working with people with a disability and
possess the following qualifications:
• Positive Blue Card Notice
• Yellow Card with Police Check
• Senior First Aid & CPR
• Positive Behaviour Support Training
• Mental Illness Awareness
• Suicide Intervention and Prevention
For the entire duration of the tour our trained staff and program facilitators will be
available 24/7 to ensure you are safe, assist with personal care and make sure you
have an unforgettable experience.
What’s Included
Support
• As above, 24/7 staff support and supervision will be provided
• Support is provided at a ratio of one Support Staff member to three participants.
We are able to provide a higher level of support if you require, however, your
cost will need to be revised based on an individual cost assessment which we
will provide.
• In addition to our Support Staff, two Tour coordinators will be in attendance.
Accommodation
• Hotel accommodation will be provided
Transport
• On the tour, we will all travel together by bus.
• Please note you will be required to arrange your own travel arrangement to
and from the departure point.
Food
• All meals will be fully catered for including snacks.
• Healthy eating options will always be made available.
• We are able to cater for your individual dietary requirements and needs.
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When special CARE is needed
TAG 5 have trained CARE teams to assist participants and their families in the event
of a traumatic incident or experience. A streamlined process is also in place to deal
with customer complaints including guidelines for response times and handling.
Cancellation Policy
• Cancellation must be given in writing.The deposit is non-refundable.
• In the event of cancelation before 10 working days of the departure date: all
payments except the deposit will be refunded.
• In the event of cancelation within 10 working days of departure date: all
deposits and payment will be forfeited.
Terms and Conditions Acknowledgement
Please ensure that you read, understand and acknowledge all terms and conditions
listed below.
1. The deposit must be paid to secure your place on the tour.
2. the deposit is non-refundable; there is no cooling off period.
3. Travel Insurance is not included. It is your responsibility to organise your own
travel insurance.
4. Personal spending money is NOT included in the cost.
5. I understand that the activities that participants will undertake while on tour may
involve a degree of risk which could result in personal injury.
6. TAG 5 staff will supervise the use of personal spending money if requested.
7. All medication must be contained in a Webster Pack.
8. Clients are liable for any damage they cause to property.
9. Clients will be liable for any violent behaviour towards another person;
regardless of if they are staff, another client or a member of the public
10. TAG 5 will take images and videos on tour and reserves the right to use these
in promotional material and on social media, if the participant has provided
written media consent to the TAG 5 office.
11. TAG 5 is not liable for the loss or damage of personal belongings. We
recommend leaving personal items of value at home.
12. We encourage all participants to clearly initial all belongings.
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If you would like to book or have any questions, please contact us.
07 3036 2852
enquiries@tag5.com.au
3/250 Orange Grove Rd, Salisbury 4107
www.TAG 5.com.au
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