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Your Supports
Holiday, Outing and
Activity Booklet
January 2020
December 2020
1
Who is Community Accessability Inc.?
Community Accessability Inc. was founded in 1998. We have 100
employees and utilise the contributions of over 270 volunteers to deliver
our programs and services. We have offices in Wodonga, Shepparton
and Wangaratta and offer services and programs via our 2 service arms
to all Shires in the Hume Region and southern NSW.
We provide a range of funded and un-funded services and work in
partnership with community services, local governments and not for profit
providers to assist individuals and groups in country Victoria.
• Assisted Transport Service
o Community Transport
o Supported Transport
o Information and Capacity
o Accessible Vehicle Hire
o Assisted Student Transport NSW
• Your Supports Service
o Community Based Support
o Flexible Respite
o Support Coordination
o Home Based Assistance
o Holiday and Leisure Activities
o Short Term Accommodation
o School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)
Offices Contact Staff
7/67 Wigg St, 1300 704 530 Sharon Gleeson
P.O. Box 1596 yscoordinator@gettingthere.net.au Taiya Fry
Wodonga
49 Vincent Rd, 03 5721 3045 Bridget Hourigan
Wangaratta amwang@gettingthere.net.au Danya Petersen
36 Welsford St, 03 5831 2959 Leanne Pattison
Shepparton amshep@gettingthere.net.au
Support 1300 704 530 Shawn Dromi
Coordination ndis2@gettingthere.net.au Sage Mandich
Activities 1300 704 530 Pauline Carroll
Coordinator vfpwodonga@gettingthere.net.au
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Your Supports
Welcome one and all to
Your Supports.
Here at Your Supports, we have been working for nearly 3 years
with participants to navigate their way through the National
Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and we know, even after all
this time, that is can still be very confusing.
This year we have started providing Your Support services in
Shepparton and the Goulburn region. This region has just started
rolling over to the NDIS and we know how challenging that can
be so for those participants and families in the Goulburn region,
please contact us if you have any questions about your plans or
queries about how things work in the NDIS world.
Our plan is to offer regular activities in the Goulburn region over
time. As for our holidays and days trips, all participants, no matter
where they live are welcome to join us on any outing that takes
their fancy.
Our holidays and day trip have a closing date for expressions of
interest and it will say home many participants can attend.
New to this year is DEPOSIT REQUIRED. Certain activities
require us to purchase tickets for entry or flights etc many
months before the activity, which cannot be returned. It creates
difficulties when people cancel a few weeks prior and their seat
can not be taken up by someone else. Your spot on an activity
can only be confirmed once the deposit request has been paid.
Remember, only put your name down for the activities and
holidays that you really want to attend.
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Costs and Fees
D Day Trips 201ips 2017Day Trips 2017
All activities have 2 costs.
1. An Activity Fee (AF)
o This is to cover the costs that are not included in the
session fee i.e. entrance fees, travel, transport,
accommodation, food, activity costs.
The costs that are not covered by your NDIS Plan
2. A Session Fee (SF)
o A number of hours to be claimed through your NDIS plan,
under the following support item:
- Assistance to access community, social and recreational
activities
If you do not have this support item or have insufficient funds to cover
the session fee, please speak with local Your Supports Coordinator
to discuss the options that are available.
Below is an example of how the 2 costs are shown
Activity AF SF Support Item
Your_Day $5* 6 hours 1:3 ratio weekday
04 _136_0136_6_1_T
Blokes Night $15* 4 hour 1:4 ratio Evening
Wangaratta Friday 04 _137_0136_6_1_T
Roar & Snore 10 hours 1:4 ratio Saturday
Melbourne Zoo $380* & 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
Sat & Sun in April 1:4 ratio Sunday
8 hours
04 _139_0136_6_1_T
*The activity fee will vary depending on the activity.
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Your _ Day
Your Group Activity: We like to do things a bit differently.
Instead of focusing on the same outing or activity for a period of
time, we like to focus on a theme, with a variety of activities and
opportunities being part of that theme.
Our activities operate from 9.00am to 3.00pm but there are
opportunities to only attend a half day. The one thing that all our
activities have in common is that you will develop skills and
achieve goals in a fun and supported group environment, both
community and venue based.
Themes run for a calendar year, but the activities themselves will
change regularly and is done in consultation with our participants.
Day Theme Theme
Wangaratta Wodonga
Monday Food & Fitness TBC
Tuesday Creative Day TBC
Wednesday Community Creative Day
Thursday Your_Day Cooking & Community
Friday Game Time Your Day
Your _ Day: Your Day is an opportunity for participants to be
part of an activity group, where they choose the activity or outing
each week.
Transport is available for participants if required or they can make
their own way to and from our starting point, including using the
local bus.
If you have an idea about an activity or small group that you would
like to develop with your friends and need some support to make
it come to life, we would be happy to help you make it happen.
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Day Trips – Let’s Go
Below is a list of upcoming day trips for 2020 that are
represented in this booklet.
Activity Dates
Dinner & Show Jan
Bowling Trip to Wangaratta Various Dates
Benalla Country Music Various Dates
Nitro Circus 7th March
Wangaratta Harness Racing 8th March
Ability Festival – Melbourne April TBC
Fishing Day 19th April
Mansfield Zoo 2nd May
Beatles Festival 14th June
Netball in Melbourne Jun/Jul/AugTBC
AFL in Melbourne Jun/Jul/Aug TBC
Christmas in July 19th July
Dinner & Show Aug TBC
Henty Field Days Sept TBC
Mystery Trip 7th November
Violet Town Market 12th December
Often, special opportunities arise for day trips that we are
unable to plan for in advance, so if you are interested in
being notified when something extra is happening, please
provide us with your email address or check out our
Facebook page and we will inform you when additional
activities arise.
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Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Dinner & Show 1:4 ratio Weekday
$100 6 hours 04 _137_0136_6_1_T
January TBC
No limit on numbers Closing date – 2 weeks prior
Join us for an evening out to enjoy the company of others and
share in a great meal and a fantastic show. Transport, dinner
and show included. (Additional transport cost may be required
depending on location of venue)
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Benalla Country Music 1:4 ratio Sunday
N/A 7 hours
16th February 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
19th April
17th May
21st June
16th August
15th November
No limit on numbers Closing date 2 weeks prior
Off to the Benalla Show Grounds where you will enjoy great
music, line dancing, door prizes, raffles and more. Bring your
own money for lunch, drinks, entry and raffle tickets.
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Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Bowling in Wangaratta 1:4 ratio Saturday
$60 5 hours 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
8th February
7th March
29th August
10th October
21st November
No limit on numbers Closing date – 2 weeks prior
It’s time for our Wodonga bowlers to catch up with your
Wangaratta counter parts for a fun afternoon of everyone’s
favourite activity. Let the games begin. Transport, bowling
and dinner included.
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Nitro Circus 1:4 ratio Saturday
$TBC 8 hours
Saturday 7th March 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
12 Participants Only Closing date – 14th February
This is it for all you adrenaline junkies and rev heads. It is
motor cross madness with crazy stunts and huge jumps. You
will be holding onto the edge of your seat all night. Transport
and entry included. DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Harness Racing 1:4 ratio Sunday
$TBC 6 hours
Sunday 8th March 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
No limit on numbers Closing date – 14th February
Here is your chance to watch the annual Wangaratta Cup first
hand. Watching the trots is so exciting and you will be spell
bound as the horses and their jockeys battle it out for the
Trophy. Transport and entry included.
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Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Ability Fest Melb 1:4 ratio Sunday
$TBC 14 hours 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
Sunday TBC April
No limit on numbers Closing date – 6th March
Ability Fest is an event organised by The Dylan Alcott
Foundation & Untitled Group, that aims to use music as a
platform to encouraging everyone – regardless of age,
gender, disability or race – to come together in the celebration
of live music. Transport and entry included LET’S PARTY.
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Fishing 1:4 ratio Sunday
$45 6 hours 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
Sunday 19th April
No limit on numbers Closing date - 28th March
So, who is going to catch the big one? We will fish at a local
waterway which is yet to be decided. Transport, bait and
BBQ lunch provided. BYO fishing rods or we can help.
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Mansfield Zoo 1:4 ratio Saturday
$50 8 hours 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
Saturday 2nd May
12 Participants Closing date – 11th April
Who doesn’t enjoy visiting the Zoo? Here is your chance to
get up close with the animals and enjoy spending time with
your friends. Transport and entry included
9
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Netball in Melbourne 1:4 ratio Saturday
$TBC 12 hours
May/June date TBC 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
8 Participants Closing date – TBC
Here’s your chance to watch some of Australia’s greatest
netballers compete against each other in Melbourne. Bring
your best cheering voice. DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
AFL Game Days 1:4 ratio Saturday
$150 14 hours or
June/July/August
1:4 ratio Sunday
12 Participants Closing date - TBC
Express your interest, and your team, to join us to watch a
day game of AFL. We are planning on making 2 or 3
different trips during the season, to see various Victorian
teams play. We won’t know the games or dates until the
fixtures are released. DEPOSIT REQUIRED
10Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Christmas in July 1:4 ratio Sunday
$60 7 hours 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
Sunday 14th July
No limit on numbers Closing date – 19th June
It’s time to put on those dancing shoe’s and boogie to the
cool sounds provided by Stevie Bowen and his amazing
playlist. As per usual, there will be great food, awesome
raffle prizes and it will give you a chance to catch up with
friends that you have met on holidays and activities but
haven’t seen for a while and make some new one’s too.
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Dinner & Show 1:4 ratio Weekday
$100 6 hours
August TBC 04 _137_0136_6_1_T
No limit on numbers Closing date – 2 weeks prior
Join us for an evening out to enjoy the company of others
and share in a great meal and a fantastic show. Transport,
dinner and show included. (Additional transport cost may be
required depending on location of venue)
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Henty Field Days 1:4 ratio Weekday
$50 11 hours 04 _136_0136_6_1_T
Wednesday ? Sept
No limit on numbers Closing date – 28th August
Yes, we are going to the Henty Field Days again. It was so
popular last time, we thought we had better do it again. So
come along and see all things machinery and farming.
11Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Mystery Trip 1:4 ratio Sunday
$60 6 hours 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
Saturday 7th Nov
No limit on numbers Closing date
So where are we going this time? Come along and find out
where we end up? Guarnteed fun for all. Transport, activities
and lunch are all included.
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Violet Town Market 1:4 ratio Saturday
$30 6 hours 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
Saturday 14th Dec
No limit on numbers Closing date – 23rd November
Here is your last chance to get your Christmas shopping
done at the wonderful Violet Town Market. Visit all the stalls
and pick up a great gift or bargain.
Like us on Facebook
Did you know that we have a dedicated Facebook page!
So, what do we put on it? We put photos from our holidays and
activities so you can share them with your friends. We also put
notices about upcoming holidays that may have a space to be
filled and also just any general information that we think you may
want to know about.
So make sure you like us! Search VFP/Your Supports
12Tell Us About It
Share Your Idea’s With Us:
At Community Accessability, we are well known for doing things
a little differently and our motto is “it’s not that we can’t do it, but
how can we do it”.
So, if you have a great idea for a new service or a place to visit,
make sure you pass it onto us. You never know where the next
good idea will come from or where it will take you.,
Call your local
Your Supports Office
1300 704 530, 03 5721 3045 or 03 5831 2959
Extra Support
All our holidays, day trips and regular activities are priced based
on a particular ratio, usually 1:4 or 1:5. For some participants,
this level of support is not enough. If we determine that you
need additional support, we will discuss this with you. If you
want extra support, contact the Activities Coordinator to discuss
you needs. Our aim is to ensure that everyone can attend our
activities.
13Holidays – Suitcase Travels
Below is a list of upcoming overnight activities for 2020 that are
represented in this booklet.
Activity Dates
Yarrawonga Weekend 1st Feb – 2nd Feb
Geelong and Having a Say Expo 24th Feb – 28th Feb
A League Soccer, Melbourne 7th Mar – 8th Mar
One International Cricket, Sydney 12th Mar – 15th Mar
Comicon Melbourne 4th Apr – 5th Apr
Melbourne Theatre Weekend May TBC
Melbourne AFL Weekend May TBC
Yarrawonga Weekend 6th June – 5th June
Gals & Guys Weekend 4th Jul – 5th Jul
Singapore August TBC
Melbourne AFL Weekend August TBC
Melbourne NRL Weekend August TBC
Melbourne show and City 20th Sept – 24th Sept
Pacific Cruise October TBC
Deni Ute Muster 2nd Oct – 4th Oct
Jinderbyne 16th Nov – 20th Nov
Melbourne Shopping Weekend Nov TBC
Carols by Candlelight Rehearsal 23rd Dec – 24th Dec
Remember, only put your name down for the holidays that
you really want to attend.
14Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Yarrawonga 1:4 ratio Saturday
$350 11 hours 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
Sat 1st Feb -
Sun 2nd Feb & 4:1 ratio Sunday
9 hours 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
12 Participants only Closing date – 16th December
Let’s spend a weekend in Yarrawonga while the weather is
still warm and make the most of Lake Mulwala and all the fun
water activities that are on offer, including Aquazone. Don’t
forget to bring your bathers, a towel and sunscreen.
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Explore Geelong 58 Hours 1:4 ratio Weekday
Mon 24th Feb – $TBC & 04 _136_0136_6_1_T
Fri 28th Feb 12 hours 4:1 ratio Evening
04 _137_0136_6_1_T
12 Participants only Closing date – 1st February
Let’s enjoy everything Geelong has to offer; wonderful coast
line, great shops, great food and the biggest water park in
Victoria. This time we will also attend some of the activities
at the Having a Say conference. The Having a Say
conference is a place where people can speak up and have
their voices heard, be respected and empowered and it's a lot
of fun. So let’s have a great time together.
15Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
A League Soccer 1:4 ratio Saturday
11 hours
Sat 7th Mar – $400 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
Sun 8th Mar plus & 1:4 ratio Sunday
ticket 9 hours 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
12 Participants only Closing date – 15th February
Melbourne Victory versus Sydney FC. Who is going to win?
Bring your best cheering voice and enjoy the spectacle that is
A League Soccer. Game doesn’t start till 7.30pm so we will
have a look around Melbourne too. DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
One Day 27 hours 1:4 ratio Weekday
International Cricket $TBC & 04 _136_0136_6_1_T
in Sydney 16 hours 1:4 ratio Saturday
& 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
Thurs 12th Mar –
10 hours 1:4 ratio Sunday
Sun 15th Mar
04 _139_0136_6_1_T
12 Participants only Closing date – 10th February
It’s time to take a road trip to the Sydney Cricket Ground to
see Australia take on the Kiwi’s as part of the Gillette One
Day International Series. The game is on the Friday and then
we will take a slow drive home to do some sightseeing on the
way back. So, Cm’on Aussie. DEPOSIT REQUIRED
16Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Supanova 1:4 ratio Saturday
16 hours
Comicom - Melb $400 04_138_0136_6_1_T
Sat 4th Apr- plus 1:4 ratio Sunday
ticket 12 hours 04_139_0136_6_1_T
Sun 5th Apr
8 participants only Closing date – 1st March
For all you Marvel and DC Comic Book fan’s, Sci-fi fans and
those who like to dress up as characters or are seriously into
gaming, then this is the one for you. We will head down early
Saturday Morning and return home late Sunday so you can
get the full experience of Supanova Comicon and Gaming.
Who knows who you will get to meet! DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Melbourne Theatre $400 16 hours 1:4 ratio Saturday
Weekend May plus & 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
theatre 9 hours 1:4 ratio Sunday
ticket 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
12 Participants only Closing date – TBC
We will spend the weekend in Melbourne and see a live show
and enjoy some wonderful food. We can’t name the show
yet, so put your name down and we will let you know more
when we have the information. DEPOSIT REQUIRED
17Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
AFL Weekend’s 1:4 ratio Saturday
$400 16 hours 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
August and May plus
TBC & 1:4 ratio Sunday
ticket
9 hours 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
12 Participants only Closing date – TBC
We will stay overnight in Melbourne and watch a Victorian
team play at their best. Who will be playing; we will not know
until the fixtures come out! We try and see different teams
each time, so when you express your interest to attend, make
sure you let us know your favourite team. We will provide
you with more information when it comes to hand.
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Yarrawonga 1:4 ratio Saturday
$350 14 hours 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
Sat 6th June -
Sun 7th June & 4:1 ratio Sunday
8 hours 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
16 Participants only Closing date – 10th May
Let’s enjoy a weekend away. It may not be warm but it will
still be great fun. We will go out for dinner to either Club
Mulwahla or the Mulwahla Ski Club. There is always
something to do in Yarrawonga, not to mention the great
shopping.
18Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Gals & Guys 1:4 ratio Saturday
$350 13 hours
Weekend Away 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
Sat 4th Jul – & 1:4 ratio Sunday
8 hours 04 _139_0136_6_1-T
Sun 5th Jul
12 Participants only Closing date – 10th June
The feedback we had last year from this event was so good,
we decided to definitely do it again. Gals and guys will be
doing their own things during the day and then everyone will
meet up for dinner somewhere special. Where will it be this
year? You will just have to wait and see!
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Singapore 1:4 ratio Weekday
TBC
August TBC TBC 04 _136_0136_6_1_T
1:4 ratio Saturday
TBC
04 _138_0136_6_1_T
1:4 ratio Sunday
TBC
04 _139_0136_6_1_T
12 Participants only Closing date – TBC
So, where do you start. Singapore is known for some of the
best street food in the world, so make sure you bring your
stomach. It also known as one of the cleanest cities and has
some great attractions, including the vertical gardens. Even
the airport is something special. What’s not to love. Here is
your opportunity for an Asian adventure. P.S. the shops are
pretty cool too. Passport Required DEPOSIT REQUIRED
19Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
NRL Weekend 1:4 ratio Saturday
$400 16 hours 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
August TBC plus
& 1:4 ratio Sunday
ticket
9 hours 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
12 Participants only Closing date – 4 weeks prior
This is a first for us, going to see the NRL. We will stay
overnight in Melbourne and watch the Melbourne Storm
pounce the opposition. As yet, we don’t know who that team
will be, so we will provide you with more information when it
comes to hand. DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Melbourne Fun 1:4 ratio Weekday
$1000+ 65 hours 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
Sun 20th Sept –
Thurs 24th Sept & 1:4 ratio Sunday
11 hours 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
12 Participants only Closing date – 22nd August
Leaving on Sunday morning, we will travel to Melbourne and
have a look around the city, and see whats happening in
Federation Square. During the next few days, we will go to
the Melbourne Show for some fun and excitement and see
some other great Melbourne attractions. We will enjoy going
out to dinner and shop till we drop.
20Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Pacific Cruise TBC 1:4 ratio Weekday
October TBC $3000+ 04 _136_0136_6_1_T
6-9 nights TBC 1:4 ratio Saturday
04 _138_0136_6_1_T
TBC 1:4 ratio Sunday
04 _139_0136_6_1_T
Unlimited numbers Closing date – TBC
Well, it has been a few years since we last went on a cruise
and everyone enjoys them so much, so we thought it was
time. We will be travelling through some beautiful Pacific
Islands including stopovers where you can do some
sightseeing and pick up some unique gifts. Everyone loves to
cruise and there is always something to do and someone new
to meet. Passport required. DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Deni Ute Muster 32 hours 1:4 ratio Weekday
$TBC
Fri 2nd Oct – & 04 _136_0136_6_1_T
Sun 4th Oct 1:4 ratio Saturday
16 hours
04 _138_0136_6_1_T
& 1:4 ratio Sunday
7 hours 04 _139_0136_6_1_T
12 Participants only Closing date – 21st August
What else is there to say but LET’S PARTY. What an
adventure it will be. Great fun, great music, great utes.
DEPOSIT REQUIRED
21Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Jinderbyne 1:4 ratio Weekday
$1000+ 70 hours 04 _136_0136_6_1_T
Mon 16th Nov –
Fri 20th Nov & 1:4 ratio Evening
12 hours 04 _137_0136_6_1_T
Unlimited numbers Closing date – 20th October
Visit Thredbo and ride the chairlift to the lookout for Mt
Kosciusko, Australia’s tallest Mountain. Experience
everything that Jindabyne has to offer, including fantastic
fishing on the Lake, visiting shops and eateries. Enjoy a trip
to Charlottes Pass and Cooma and experience the wonders
that is the Snowy Mountains region.
Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Melbourne 16 hours 1:4 ratio Saturday
Shopping Weekend $400+ & 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
November TBC 9 hours 1:4 ratio Sunday
04 _139_0136_6_1_T
12 Participants only Closing date – 4 weeks prior
We will spend the weekend in Melbourne and shop till we
drop, just in time to get all you Christmas shopping done.
Hopefully the Myer windows will be open so we can visit. So
many palces to shop and so little time, where do we start.
22Activity & Date AF SF Support Item
Carols by Candlelight 1:4 ratio Evening
$TBC 14 hours 04 _137_0136_6_1_T
Rehearsal – Melbourne
Wed 23rd Dec – 1:4 ratio Weekday
7 hours
Thurs 24th Dec 04 _136_0136_6_1_T
12 participants Closing date – 25th November
Here is your opportunity to watch the stars of Melbourne’s
Carols by Candlelight, practice their performances the day
before the big event at the Myer Music Bowl. When you
watch on Christmas Eve you can say, I saw that! We will get
to town a bit early for a look around. Transport and
accommodation included. DEPOSIT REQUIRED
What’s coming up in 2021?
We like to plan ahead, so below are some big ideas for
2020. Let us know if they are of interest to you.
Tamworth Country Music
6 – 9 nights
Festival - January
Disneyland - May 10 - 12 nights
Perth - Sept 6 - 7 nights
23One to One Holidays
We have been supporting people to achieve their dreams of
holidays for a long time (nearly 20 years) and we not only deliver
group holidays, we also help individual participants to have the
experience of a lifetime, in a one to one setting. That trip may be
local, interstate or overseas, it’s your choice and we have
delivered them all.
Everyone has their own idea of what a great holiday is, so we are
happy to help you to book that holiday of a lifetime and provide
you with the appropriate support to ensure you achieve your
goals. Our experience in what we have delivered over the years
is second to none and we are here to help you.
Contact your nearest Your Supports office for more information
and we will help you to get on your way.
Getting Together
All regular activities are charged using the 1:3, 1:4 and 1:5
support item, which is stated under the Session Fee for each
activity. If you require additional support to attend, then 1:1
support is available which will be charged under the relevant
NDIS costings
Something new for Wangaratta!
Friday Night Fun (FNF) offers an opportunity for people to catch
up with friends and do something fun. Well we thought it was
now time to offer FNF in Wangaratta. How it works is you will
register your name at the Wangaratta Office and you will be
sent a calendar of events for each term. It will tell you when,
where, what and how much and then you just choose what you
want to attend. Its that simple. So if this is of interest to you,
contact the office
24Activity Office Day
Saturdays
Ten Pin Bowling Wangaratta
fortnightly
Ten Pin Bowling Wodonga Tuesdays
Indoor Cricket Wodonga Thursdays
Pub and Pool Wangaratta Monday
Friday- twice
Friday Night Fun Wodonga
monthly
Friday- twice
Blokes Night Wangaratta
monthly
Friday- twice
Friday Night Fun Wangaratta
monthly
Activity AF SF Support Item
Ten Pin Bowling – $14 2 hours 1:5 ratio Saturday
Wangaratta Saturday 04 _143_0136_6_1_T
Fortnightly on a Saturday from 3.45pm until 6.00pm @ the
Wangaratta Bowl. Followed by dinner at the Wangaratta Club
6.00pm – 7.00pm (optional and an additional cost. If support is
required to enable you to attend the meal, an additional hour of
support will be charged). Recommences 25th Jan.
Activity AF SF Support Item
Ten Pin Bowling – $15 2 hours 1:5 ratio Weekday
Wodonga Tuesday 04 _141_0136_6_1_T
When: Every Tuesday at the Wodonga Bowling Centre
Time: Starting at 6.00pm . Recomences 14th Jan
25Activity AF SF Support Item
Pub & Pool – $5 2 hours 1:4 ratio Evening
Wangaratta 04 _138_0136_6_1_T
As many games as you can play plus soft drink.
Where: Town & Country Tavern, Wangaratta.
When: 1st & 3rd Monday of the month. Time: 7pm to 9pm.
Recommences 3rd Feb
Activity AF SF Support Item
Friday Night Fun $20* 2 or 3 1:4 ratio Weekday
hours 04 _136_0136_6_1_T
Twice a month we will get together and enjoy what our local area has
to offer. We may go out to dinner, the movies, BBQ’s, video and
food nights and lots of other activities. So come along and make
new friends and join in the fun.
Who knows, sometimes Wodonga and Wangaratta may meet up
half-way to have some fun. Recommences 7th Feb
*The activity fee will vary depending on the evening’s activity.
Activity AF SF Support Item
Blokes Night $15* 4 hours 1:4 ratio Evening
Wangaratta Friday 04 _137_0136_6_1_T
Join us for a regular bloke only catch up with a night of footy, fun and
fabulous food. Friday nights will focus on cooking together, catching
up with friends, checking out the footy and having a chuckle.
When: 1st & 3rd Friday of each month
Where: Our Wangaratta office, 49 Vincent Rd.
Time: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Recommences 31st Jan
* The activity fee will vary depending on the evening’s activity.
26Activity AF SF Support Item
Indoor Cricket $15 $10 or 1:4 ratio Weekday
1 hour 04 _136_0136_6_1_T
An exciting program that encourages team play and exercise.
Where: Major League Indoor Sports Centre Albury.
When: Thursdays @ 5.15pm
For those who attend our regular activities, the pricing will be
changing for 2020. You will receive a letter from the Activities
Coordinator before the end of the year explaining the changes.
How to Book
First, you need to become a member of Your Supports.
1. Contact us on 1300 704 530 to arrange an interview time to
discuss your needs and to register you with our service. This
interview will include an assessment of personal needs and
should take place with your family/carer/ support person or
friend if you require their attendance.
2. Once registered, you can choose an activity from our Activities
Booklet.
3. We request that participants attend a day outing or regular
activity before attending a holiday, so you can get to know us.
4. You can apply in person, ring the office, or email us to register
your activity choice. We often have more people wanting to
attend than we have places, so not everyone will get to go.
Below you will see more information about how we choose who
goes.
5. You will need to pay for all outings and overnight activities in
advance. We will send you an invoice saying how much to pay
27and when. If you are using you NDIS plan to cover the Session
Fee, we will complete a Service Agreement with you (if you
don’t already have one) and then we will withdraw the agreed
funds after the outing or activity.
6. For Holidays & Weekends, you will need to pay a deposit, once
a place has been allocated to you. The deposit will secure your
place.
7. We will send you an invoice with the total amount you owe. We
are happy for you to pay this invoice off over time.
8. So we always have enough room, don’t attend activities without
booking.
Terms and Conditions
Other things to know:
Refunds:
• If the trip is cancelled, you will receive a full refund.
• If you give us plenty of notice before departure, and we are
able to find another participant to take your place, you will
only be charged changes of names on travel documents i.e.
airline tickets.
• If you need to cancel due to sickness or family tragedy,
refunds are at the discretion of the General Manager less
any upfront costs that we have been required to make and
cannot cancel i.e. entrance and airline tickets,.
• We will not refund for someone who just doesn’t show up.
Selection:
One of the outcomes of Your Supports is to assist people to
make good friends and enjoy social opportunities. We also have
limited numbers that we can take on each outing. To ensure that
participants get the chance to enjoy a variety of activities we
have a selection process for holidays and weekends away.
28How we decide on the participants:
1. We make a list of those people interested then we review the
list and decide on places.
2. In this review, we evaluate, has the person been on a holiday
with us recently, does the holiday suit the individuals mobility
and abilities, have we got a good gender balance for the
group, will the group work well together and are the
accommodation and facilities suitable for your needs.
3. We will then let you know if you have a place or not and then
you need to pay the deposit to secure your spot. We do
have a waiting list for most holidays and day trips, in case
someone drops out.
4. If you would like to know why you did not get a place, please
contact the Coordinator, who will explain our decision to you.
5. You are also welcome to complete a Service Commitment
Feedback Form, which we can send to you.
How we decide on the staff who will be attending:
Similar to participants, staff are asked to express their interest in
supporting a holiday. We have a small number of staff who
regularly attend outings and holidays and usually act as the
senior staff member.
In deciding which of these will attend, we look at interests,
availability, personality mixes, gender balance and support skill
requirements.
When allocating additional staff, we consider the same criteria
and we try and take into consideration our participants
suggestions. Unfortunately, on a group outing or holiday we are
not always able to cater to everyone’s wishes so the final
decision is made by the Activities Coordinator, in consultation
with the Operations Manager.
In the instance of a one to one holiday or a purpose designed
holiday, the participants wishes in regard to staffing are
paramount.
29Illness and Injury:
If you become ill or injured during the activity, we will have a
qualified First Aid officer to assist you. Holiday and activity
contracts ask for your consent to source medical attention if
required.
If you require medical assistance, it will be provided as soon as
possible and either a staff member or a volunteer will remain
with you until your condition is established and treatment is
given by a qualified First Aider or medically trained person.
Your contact person will be told what is happening as soon as it
is practicable.
If inappropriate behaviour takes place during a Your Supports
event, it is the initial responsibility of the activity staff member to
address the situation and determine the action to be taken. As
required, volunteers will be directed by the coordinator.
If you are unable to continue on the activity due to Injury, ill
health or continued inappropriate behaviour, arrangements for
your care and travel arrangements will be discussed with your
contact person and put into place. The cost of returning you will
be negotiated between Your Supports and your contact person.
Your Supports recommends that everyone carries their own
Medicare Card, private insurance card or other cards that can
assist with securing appropriate and swift medical assistance
while travelling with us. Ambulance cover is recommended for
all participants
30Feedback
We love to hear from our participants about their experiences,
whether they are positive or negative. For overnight activities,
participants are asked to commence a survey as they are leaving
and to complete it on their return. Your feedback helps is to
continue delivering the best services possible.
All other participants are welcome to raise any issues regarding
the services we provide, so please speak to your local service
coordinator or contact the General Manager at our Wodonga
office on 1300 704 530 or complete the feedback form
contained in this booklet.
If you need extra help to make your complaint, you can ask a
friend or relative to help you or you can contact an advocacy
service. You will not be disadvantaged by raising your issues.
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Phone: 1800 035 544
Website: www.ndiscommission.gov.au
Email: contactcentre@ndiscommission.gov.au
RDAS – Regional Disability Advocacy Service.
Phone: (02) 6056 2420 or 1300 886 388
Email: admin@rdas.org.au
Website: www.rdas.org.au
R.I.A.C (Rights, Information, Advocacy Service)
Phone: 03 5822 1944
Website: www.riac.org.au
31Our Service Commitment is our promise to all
Community Accessability Inc. service users that we will:
✓ Make it easy for you to contact us
✓ Help you to apply for or use our services
✓ Tell you about your rights and responsibilities
✓ Arrange for an interpreter or other language services, if you
need this
✓ Do the things we say we will do, like getting back to you
when we say we will
✓ Be polite and respect your views, opinions and personal
circumstances such as your culture, family situation, age,
gender, disability, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity
✓ Protect your personal information and only use it for the
right reasons
✓ Tell you if you are not eligible for a service or if there is a
waiting list
✓ Provide you with advice on other support that may be
available
✓ Give you opportunities to be involved in decisions about the
services you access, and support you to have a say
✓ Tell you about any decision that affects you and the reasons
for our decision
✓ Tell you how you can ask for our decision to be reviewed.
✓ Tell you how you can make a compliment, complaint or
suggestion.
If you have any feedback for us, please remove the attached form
from this booklet and return it to our Head Office:
Please include the following information:
• Your Name
• Contact Details
You can send it by post, by hand or by email to
info@gettingthere.net.au
32Service Commitment Feedback Form
Your Feedback:
Date: / /
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My Notes and Wishlist:
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