Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Dandenong, Kingston
Options Victoria - Leisure Link Up
P: 9783 3855 ; E: leisurelinkup@optionsvic.org.au

Cardinia Shire Council
P: 59 450 410; E: m.haley@cardinia.vic.gov.au

City of Casey
P: 9705 5200; E: caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au

Some Access for All Abilities services also receive respite funding to offer leisure activities as respite, including
social groups, arts and recreation activities. Contact your local AAA to find out more about these activities.
For information and advice on leisure options for children and teenagers with high support needs, contact Leisure Action (Scope) on P: 9894 8966 or Yooralla Recreation on P: 9916 5801.

Also:
Brighton Recreational Centre
93 Outer Crescent, Brighton 3186
P: 9592 3033; W: www.brightonrec.com.au

MOIRA - Interchange Southern
928 Nepean Highway, Hampton East 3188
P: 8552 2222; F: 8552 2233; E: ics@moira.org.au
W: www.moira.org.au; www.interchange.org.au

Mordialloc Community Centre
115a Warren Road, Mordialloc 3195
P: 9580 3675; F: 9587 4902 ; E: manager@mordialloccommunitycentre.org.au
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Camps
There are many and varied camps held during the school holidays. Some of these will cater for children with disabilities. However personal support may be required to enable children to enjoy the activities fully.

Contacts for information:
(Weekend camps for children, teenagers & adults).
Camp Co-ordinator
People Outdoors
Locked Bag 2000, Coburg 3058
P: 9350 5116; F: 9350 1077;
E: peopleoutdoors@auscamps.asn.au; W: www.peopleoutdoors.org.au

(School holiday activities & weekend camps for children & young people with a disability).
Recreation Co-ordinator
MOIRA - Interchange Southern
928 Nepean Highway, Hampton East 3188
P: 8552 2222; F: 8552 2233;
E: ics@moira.org.au; W: www.moira.org.au; www.interchange.org.au

Camp Co-ordinator,
Oz Child
Level 1, 47 Princes Highway, Dandenong. 3175
P: (03) 5975 7644 ; 9212 5600 ; 1300 131 696 F: 9706 9499
E: intake@ozchild.org.au; W: www.ozchild.org.au
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Specific Programs

Able Respite Services
Able Respite provides support to people aged 6-64 who rely on the daily support of another person. This can be provided within the person’s home, in a community based setting or at our Respite holiday house.

Contact for information:
Respite Co-ordinator,
Able Australia
616 Riversdale Road, Camberwell 3124
P: 1300 225 369 or TTY: 9882 6786; F: 9882 9210
E: info@ableaustralia.org.au; W: www.ableaustralia.org.au
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A Bright Idea
An Acquired Brain Injury social support group which meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) for social get togethers. The group aims to provide an opportunity for its members to share information with each other, develop new friendships and to become involved in new activities. The program includes monthly meetings, monthly outings and four weekends away to various locations each year. The group is open to individuals with an ABI between the ages of 18-64 years who live in the Mornington Peninsula area. Meeting time is 1pm-3pm.

Contact for information:
Bunurong Community Care-Intake
4th Floor, 229 Thomas Street, Dandenong 3175
P: 8792 2209; F: 8792 2351
E: b.linkages@southernhealth.org.au; W: www.southernhealth.org.au
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Access For All Abilities Cardinia
This program aims to promote, encourage and support recreation and leisure opportunities within the Shire of Cardinia. AAA works with community groups and private providers to offer programs and competitions which cater for people with disabilities. Current programs include‘No Boundaries’ cricket, yachting and social activities.

Contact for information:
AAA Officer,
Cardinia Shire Council
P.O Box 7, Pakenham 3810
P: 5945 0410; F: 5940 1936
E: m.haley@cardinia.vic.gov.au; W: www.cardinia.vic.gov.au
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Alpha Outbound
Alpha Outbound provides fortnightly recreational activities on either a Saturday or Sunday (inc. evening outings) and weekends away. Members receive a calendar of events from which to choose activities they wish to participate in. Activities are undertaken in small groups of approximately 6. The staffing ratio will be no more than 1:3 participants for each activity. A member’s contribution towards costs will vary according to the activity being undertaken. Costs for each activity will be stated on the Calendar of Events sent to members and/or their
families/carers. Dependent on activity, transport may be provided either to pick up and/or drop off at the member’s home.

Eligibility:
Adults with Autism living at home with carer, living in the Southern Region

Contact for information:
Office Manager/Respite and
Recreation Co-ordinator, Alpha Autism Inc
1939-1941 Malvern Road, East Malvern 3145
P: 9885 2777; F: 9885 2566
E: kimo@alpha-autism.org.au; W: www.alpha-autism.org.au
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Alpha Social Club & Alpha Girls Group
The Alpha Social Club has activities on the 3rd Monday of the month from approximately 4pm-6pm and some weekend day trips have been included recently. Alpha provides administrative support only, therefore, there are no
staff members present at the activities. Membership is free and upon completion of a membership form. A newsletter is sent out on an approx. quarterly basis which also includes a calendar of upcoming activities. Members pay for the cost of the activity and are responsible for getting to and from the activity.

Alpha Girls Social Club runs similarly to the Alpha Social Club. Alpha provides administrative support only and does not offer staff support on the activities themselves. Each participant is responsible for their own transport and costs.The group meets on the 1st Saturday of each month. Information is provided in the Alpha Social Club Newsletter.

Eligibility:
Adults with Autism or similar needs.

Contact for information:
Office Manager/Respite and Recreation Co-ordinator,
Alpha Autism Inc
1939-1941 Malvern Road, East Malvern 3145
P: 9885 2777; F: 9885 2566
E: kimo@alpha-autism.org.au; W: www.alpha-autism.org.au
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Aquability
Aquability runs escorted shore dives regularly and snorkelling activities every Saturday from our full retail outlet in Mentone from October through to the end of April for people with a disability.
These activities are supervised by qualified professional diving instructors with experience in helping people with a disability enjoy our Victorian coastline

Contact for information:
Dive Instructor - Aquability
16 Balcombe Road, Mentone 3194
P: 9585 7277; F: 9585 7299
E: adrian@aquability.com.au; W: www.aquability.com.au
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Bethlehem Great Break Holidays
Supported holidays (1:1) for adults living in the Southern Region who have a progressive degenerative neurological condition and are living in the community.

Contact for information:
Home Based Respite Manager,
Specialist Adult Services,
433 South Road, Bentleigh 3204
P: 9597 7450 ; F:9597 7400
E: sas@silvercircle.com.au
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Brotherhood Community Nexus
Eligibility:
Adults with a disability and their Carers
Brotherhood Community Nexus provides services for people with a disability in the Southern Region. Brotherhood Community Nexus offers two services for people with disabilities and their families.
The Community Life Options service advocates for people with a disability supporting them to fulfil their dreams and aspirations. This can include working on their behalf in building inclusive communities, helping people to take part in the activities they enjoy and assisting them to become valued members of their community. The Respite and Life Options service helps older carers who primarily care for an adult relative with a disability by facilitating community opportunities, interesting activities, and help with planning for the person’s future.

Contact for information:
Co-ordinator ,
43 Tuxen Ave, Carrum Downs 3201
P: 9782 1184; F: 9782 6825
E: ccornish@bsl.org.au; W: www.bsl.org.au
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Camp MDA
Camp MDA is a week long respite program, conducted in each of the school holidays. Participation is open to children and adults affected by muscular dystrophy or related neuromuscular disorder.  
Camp MDA provide an informal opportunity to meet and interact with peers, undertake activities within the realm of their abilities and have fun as part of an away from home adventure. Activities are planned and resourced to reflect the needs, wants and abilities of the participants, thus catering for both young and more mature participants.

Contact for information:
Respite Co-ordinator,
111 Boundary Road, North Melbourne 3051
P: 9320 9555; F: 9320 9595
E: info@mda.org.au; W: www.mda.org.au
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Cardinia Respite
A respite program designed for the 18 - 65 year age group. Programs available include facility based and in-home respite. The programs are available to people with disabilities living in the Cardinia Shire, Casey and Greater Dandenong.

Contact for information:
Respite Co-ordinator,
E. W. Tipping Foundation
71 Victoria Street, Warragul 3820
P: 5622 7712; F: 5622 2526
E: gippsland@tipping.org.au; W: www.tipping.org.au
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City Of Casey Enhancing Vacation Care Program
This program provides a service working in partnership with local school holiday program providers, to enable the activities to be more accessible to young people aged from 6-18 years who have mild to moderate disabilities. The service funds providers of school holiday programs so that they can employ extra staff to cater for children and teenagers with disabilities, also helping parents and carers to enrol their children into programs. The program is available to the residents of the City
of Casey.

Contact for information:
Leisure Respite Co-ordinator,
City of Casey, Narre Warren Office
P: 9705 5200; F: 9705 5447
E: leisure@casey.vic.gov.au; W: www.casey.vic.gov.au
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Disability Opportunities Victoria
Juniors Camp:
Respite camps/holidays offered one weekend each month and during holidays. This program uses community houses and activities, offering varied fun and social opportunities. Staff are experienced and qualified in disability care.
Eligibility:
Juniors 6-16 years with a disability.

Contact for information:
Co-ordinator Connor House Respite Care Services ,
Disability Opportunities Victoria
PO Box 181 Mornington, 3931
Phone/Fax: 5975 2263
E: connorhouse@dov.org.au; W: www.dov.org.au
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Fitness Fever
Fitness Fever provides professional fitness training for people with an intellectual disability. The program
combines weights strength work, including power walking, light weights, exercise to music, and boxacise. Private and group sessions can be arranged at the studio, schools and in-home.

Contact for information:
Director,
Fitness Fever Personal Training Studio,
38 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea 3185
P: 9533 0333; M: 0411 151 628
E: peter@fitnessfever.com.au; W: www.fitnessfever.com.au
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Flying High Tours
Flying High Tours creates opportunities for supervised local and overseas activities and holidays. The aim is to broaden recreational and social options for young adults with a mild intellectual disability. Activities have included trips to Adelaide, Sydney, Disneyland, Bali, New Zealand and Europe.

Contact for information:
Director,
Flying High Tours Pty Ltd
254A Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park 3206
P: 9699 5459; M: 0414 290 118
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‘Focus’ Art Program - Great Break Initiatives
This program uses a person centred philosophy, challenging and encouraging independence. It is individually designed to allow each person to participate and provides positive experiences to enhance development. Staff are trained and experienced in painting - drawing - mask making - photography - sculpture and computer/design. It builds on peoples strengths in a creative and relaxed learning atmosphere. Classes are held between 10am-3pm every Saturday in Dromana on the Mornington Peninsula. The cost is $6.00 a session and is limited to 8
participants.

Eligibility:
People need to be over 18 years old, have an intellectual, physical or sensory disability and be living at home with
family/carer.

Contact for information:
Outreach Coordinator,
‘Focus’ Individualised Support Services
5 Beach Street, Dromana 3936
P: 5987 0904; F: 5987 1533
E: info@focuslife.com.au; W: www.focuslife.com.au
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‘Focus’ Holiday Support Program
Our aim is to give people with a disability the opportunity to have a holiday with their family on the Mornington Peninsula. Support is available within their holiday destination at our rental ‘cottage’ in Dromana. ‘Focus’ staff can relieve family members for periods of time during the day if required, to enhance the holiday experience. If your family would benefit from 20 hours a week of support, while they enjoy a holiday, please contact the Outreach Co-ordinator. The program is available to people aged between 5 and 65 years who have an intellectual,
physical or sensory disability and are living at home with family/carer.

Contact for information:
Outreach Co-ordinator,
5 Beach Street, Dromana 3936
P: 5976 0904; F: 5987 1533
E: info@focuslife.com.au; W: www.focuslife.com.au
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‘Focus’ Weekend Camps
In partnership with the YMCA, camps are held every 3 months. Through these camps, we seek to give participants a fun filled and exciting weekend away by providing stimulating activities within a safe environment. The camps commence on Friday evening and conclude on Sunday afternoon. Personal support is provided by ‘Focus’ staff and YMCA volunteers. People need to be over 18 years, have an intellectual, physical or sensory disability and living at home with family/carer.

Contact for information:
Outreach Co-ordinator,
5 Beach Street, Dromana 3936
P: 5987 0904; F: 5987 1533
E: info@focuslife.com.au; W: www.focuslife.com.au
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Get Out!
A visual and performing arts project held at the Frankston Uniting Church which provides opportunities to learn
and develop arts skills. The program operates every second Saturday, 10am to 4pm Transport is available.
The program is available to people with disabilities (excluding psychiatric disability) in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. (Not available to clients resident in a CRU).

Contact for information:
Project Manager,
Arts Access
24 Eastern Road, South Melbourne 3205
P: 9699 8299; F: 9699 8868; TTY: 9699 7636
E: arozsa@artsaccess.com.au; W: www.artsaccess.com.au
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Great Break Weekend Holidays
Weekend holidays for teenagers (12-18 years) and adults (18+) with high physical support and medical support needs. Weekends are planned in consultation with carers and the person with a disability. The program is targeted at groups of four clients with staff support for personal care. The program services the whole Southern Metropolitan Region.

Contact for information:
Program Co-ordinator,
Scope Southern Region
Cnr. Nepean Hwy & Station St Aspendale 3195
Postal address:
Scope Great Break
PO Box 5495 Mordialloc 3195
P: 9587 8225 ; M: 0438 362 152
E: greatbreak@scopevic.org.au; W: www.scopevic.org.au
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IMPACT - Support Services
The Community Support Services offer two programs that encompass support within the community. The Southern & Northern Access program supports and offers respite for carers of adults who suffer from a neurological disorder. The Individualised Funding program focuses on enhancing lifestyles and skills on a 1:1 basis in areas of choice related to enhancing independent living for adults who have an intellectual disability.

Contact for information:
Services Manager,
IMPACT- Support Services
59 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh 3166
P: 9568 6144; F: 9568 6044
E: dianne.holbery@impact.vic.edu.au; W: www.impact.vic.edu.au
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IMPACT Support Services - Impact Leisure Services
IMPACT provides a range of supported holiday and respite opportunities to people over the age of 18 with intellectual disabilities. Options include pre-planned and 'tailor made' short breaks and longer trips
within Victoria, interstate and overseas. Transport is provided and there is a support worker/participant ratio
of no more than 1:3. Phone for the latest Holiday and Respite booklet or to discuss your holiday options.

Contact for information:
Impact Leisure Service Coordinator
IMPACT Support Services
59 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh 3166
P: 9568 6144; F: 9568 6044
E: lucy.farmer@impact.vic.edu.au; W: www.impact.vic.edu.au
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Inspire Camps and Recreation Australia
Inspire Camps and Recreation Australia provides camps, holidays, Saturday recreation programs and weekend respite for people of all ages with intellectual disabilities.
Whilst adapting to each individual's abilities, Inspire Camps and Recreation Australia are dedicated to providing a service that encourages each participant to strengthen their capabilities, through a variety of activities in a friendly and supportive environment.

Contact for information:
Rose Carnovale
Inspire Camps and Recreation Australia
PO Box 5203, Mordialloc 3195
P: 0400 988 127 E: inspirecamps@yahoo.com.au
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Interchange Southern Recreation Program
The Interchange Southern Recreation Program is provided by MOIRA Disability & Youth Services. The program includes a range of group activities aimed to encourage children and young people with disabilities to have fun, make new friends, gain confidence and independence within a supportive environment, while giving families a well deserved break.
The recreation program includes school holiday activities, weekend camps, recreation groups, and a movie club. All activities are run by experienced staff, camp leaders and volunteers.
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School Holiday Activities
The School Holiday Activities  are offered to children and young people, aged 3 - 18 years, who are currently registered with Interchange Southern, and on the waiting list for a place in a Recreation Group and/or Host volunteer match (See Interchange under the Alternative Family Care section.) The activities are varied and include trips to the zoo, trampolining, and Puffing Billy
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Camps
Camps are offered to children and young people aged 5 - 18 years, who are currently registered with Interchange Southern, and on the waiting list for a place in a Recreation Group and/or Host volunteer match (See Interchange under the Alternative Family Care section.)   
There are a number of camps available throughout the year, and are usually held over a weekend, are age specific, and cater for varying abilities.
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Recreation Groups
The Recreation Groups are social groups for children and young people aged 5 - 18 years, with varying abilities. Group members meet on a fortnightly or monthly basis either on a Saturday or Sunday, in a variety of community based and centre based settings.
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Movie Club
The Movie Club caters for a small group of adolescents with low support needs. The club meets once a month on a Sunday at a local cinema.
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Sibling Support Program (SIBS)
The Sibling Support Program offers support to children and young people who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition. Siblings with a disability (including AD(H)D and Aspergers) are not eligible.
A group of up to fifteen siblings participate in a weekend camp (called camp S.P.L.A.T. Siblings Playing Listening and Talking) that involves workshop sessions, free time together, organised games and groups activities.
Following the camp, participants reunite for a Follow Up Day session which incorporates a workshop session and a fun excursion.
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Contact for information:
Recreation Co-ordinator,
MOIRA Interchange Southern
928 Nepean Highway, Hampton East 3188
P: 8552 2222; F: 8552 2233
E: ics@moira.org.au; W: www.moira.org.au; W: www.interchange.org.au
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OzChild Holiday Camps
School holiday and weekend camps for children with disabilities living in the cities of Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Casey and Cardinia. Expressions of interest taken in Nov/Dec for following year.

Contact for information:
Camp Co-ordinator,
Oz Child
Level 1, 47 Princes Highway, Dandenong.  3175
P: 5975 7644; F: 5975 4289;
E: intake@ozchild.org.au; W: www.ozchild.org.au
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OzChild Youth Group Program
Eligibility:
Young people aged 13-18 years with a disability living in municipalities as listed below.
General Description:
Social group for young people aged 13-18 years with a disability who reside in the municipalities of Casey, Cardinia, Dandenong, Frankston or Mornington Peninsula. Groups generally meet on a fortnightly basis on a Friday evening or Saturday and involve a range of recreational and leisure activities. Participants must be registered with OzChild.

Contact for information:
Intake Co-ordinator,
Oz Child
Level 1, 47 Princes Highway
Dandenong. 3175
P: 9212 5600; F: 9706 9499;
E: intake@ozchild.org.au; W: www.ozchild.org.au
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Jewish Care Victoria Recreation Programs
Jewish Care currently offers four groups for Jewish people with a disability. The aim of these groups is to provide an opportunity for people with a disability to develop friendships while trialling a range of recreational activities (eg. bowling, picnics, movies, art & crafts).

The groups currently meet either fortnightly or monthly and are as follows:
• Time Out; teenagers 13-17 years with low support needs
• Social Animals; Young adults 18-25 years with low support needs
• B’Yachad; Adults 25+ years with low support needs
• Masada; Adults 25+ years with high support needs

Jewish Care also offers a group for siblings (‘My Time’) for children aged 8-12 years with a brother or sister with a disability.

Contact for information:
Jewish Care,
Intake and Assessment Team,
619 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004
P: 8517 5777; F: 8517 5955
E: jewishcare@jewishcare.org.au; W: www.jewishcare.org.au
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Joint Councils Access For All Abilities (JCAAA)
Joint Councils Access for All Abilities (JCAAA) is an innovative community development service shared by the Cities of Bayside and Port Phillip and is auspiced by the City of Port Phillip.JCAAA works with the community to facilitate the development of sustainable sport, recreation and arts opportunities for people with disabilities. JCAAA promotes partnerships between a range of community-based sport, recreation and arts providers, and services within the disability health, education, government and community sectors.JCAAA is funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria under the Access for All Abilities Program and the Department of Human Services Southern Metropolitan Region.
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Contact for information:
JCAAA Support Officer,
City of Port Phillip,
Private Bag 3, St. Kilda 3182
P: 9209 6753; F: 9209 6790; E: aaa@portphillip.vic.gov.au; W: www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/jcaaa.html

Enhancing Vacation Care Program:
This program enables children and teenagers aged 5 to 18 years with mild disabilities, the opportunity to participate in mainstream school holiday programs, as well as giving respite to parents and carers. The program assists mainstream vacation care providers with support and training so that they can include young people with disabilities into their programs.
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Recreation & Arts Respite Initiatives
Overview
FRESH Program
Monthly weekend social recreation group for 25 to 45 year olds.

Circus Skills Classes
Sunday classes for people aged 12 to 18.

Dance Funk Classes
Saturday classes for children aged 7 to 14.

Get Into Bayside
Monthly weekend social recreation group for 15 to 25 year olds.

Young Adult Recreation Holiday Program
Sports-based holiday program for young people aged 13 to 18.

Adult Recreation Holiday Program
Arts-based holiday program for adults aged 19 to 45.

Indigenous Arts Program
Weekend arts-based program for Indigenous people who have a disability.

Sporting Opportunities
JCAAA works with a wide range of sports clubs on various initiatives, to help create opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sports in their local area. JCAAA aims to make mainstream sport accessible to people with disabilities after hours and on weekends. Sports include football, tennis, lawn bowls, basketball, netball, athletics, cricket and swimming.
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Leisure Action
Leisure Action is a service of Scope, working with people with disabilities, local government, community recreation and sporting providers and other specialist services to enhance participation in community life. The primary goal is to create leisure opportunities which meet the needs of adults with physical and multiple disabilities throughout Victoria. However, people with other disabilities can generally access the opportunity created.

Contact for information:
Leisure Action,
Whitehorse Community Resource Centre,
Shop 320, 270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill 3131
P: 9894 8966; F: 9894 4686
E: leisureaction@scopevic.org.au; W: www.scopevic.org.au/everyday_leisure.html
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Malvern Special Needs Play Group
Playgroup for children 0-6 years who have a developmental delay (intellectual, physical, language, social) providing respite for carers. Operates Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm.

Contact for information:
Co-ordinator,
Malvern Special Needs Play Group,
22 McArthur Street, Malvern 3144
P: 9822 3877
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Options Victoria - Leisure Link Up
Options Victoria - Leisure Link Up works with local councils, sport and recreation organisations and community groups to develop and promote inclusive recreation opportunities for people with disabilities in the municipalities of Kingston, Frankston, Greater Dandenong and Mornington Peninsula.

Contact for information:
Manager,
Options Victoria - Leisure Link Up,
Suite 8, Level 1, 108-120 Young Street, Frankston, VIC 3199
P:9783 3855 ; F: 9770 0994 ; E: leisurelinkup@optionsvic.org.au
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Outlook Respite & Leisure Service
This program provides a range of respite services for people with disabilities and their families/carers through the provision of holiday, weekend and community access activities. The program is available to adults 18-64 with an intellectual, physical, sensory disability or A.B.I. who have an unpaid carer and live in the Cities of Casey, Greater Dandenong or Shire of Cardinia.

Contact for information:
Respite and Leisure Service Manager,
24 Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham 3810
P: 5941 1535; F: 5940 1063
E: respite@outlookvic.org.au; W: www.outlookvic.org.au
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Peninsula Access Support and Training
Peninsula Access Support and Training provides services and support to people with disabilities in activities of everyday life. These include: Disability Services - day activities 7 days of the week from 4 locations, individual support, in-home support and behaviour support. Respite-weekend and week long holidays. Adult education - 7 course/activities per week to choose from. Transport - To and from day and respite activities. P.A.S.T operates 7 days per week over 52 weeks of the year between the hours of 6am and 11pm. Other times are negotiable. P.A.S.T is available to people over 18 years old.

Contact for information:
Operations Manager,
Suite 3, Level 1, 108-120 Young Street, Frankston 3199
P: 9775 7333; F: 9775 7300
E: past@past.org.au; W: www.past.org.au
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Peninsula School Holiday Program
This program provides a range of group activities during school holidays which stimulate and are enjoyable for participants. The activities will utilise community/ regional facilities. The program is available to children 6-18 years with an intellectual disability who have an unpaid carer and live in the Mornington Peninsula Shire or the City of Frankston.

Contact for information:
Co-ordinator, Connor House Respite Services
Disability Opportunities Victoria Inc.
73 Tanti Avenue (PO Box 181), Mornington 3931
P: 5975 2263 ; F: 5975 2263
E: connorhouse@dov.org.au; W: www.dov.org.au
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Recreation Access Project
This project provides and supports a wide variety of leisure and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities within the municipality of Casey. These currently include sporting teams, art classes, ten pin bowling league, aerobics classes, leisure centre activities, social outings, and much more.

Contact for information:
Leisure Respite Co-ordinator,
City of Casey, Narre Warren Office,
P: 9705 5200; F: 9705 5447
E: leisure@casey.vic.gov.au; W: www.casey.vic.gov.au
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Riding For The Disabled Association of Victoria
RDAV provides therapeutic and recreational horse riding and related activities to people with disabilities. Horse riding helps to improve co-ordination, balance, muscle development and fitness, as well as assisting in personal development, leadership and self esteem.

Contact for information:
Executive Officer,
Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria,
402 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill 3068
P: 9486 5755; E: admin@rdav.asn.au; W: www.rdav.asn.au
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Sailability Victoria
Sailability aims to introduce people of all ages and abilities to the joys of sailing in
a straightforward, fun, inexpensive way in a supportive environment. Established Sailability Centres are located at Albert Park, Docklands, Mornington, Lilydale, Latrobe Valley, Ballarat, Geelong, Warrnambool, Bendigo, Sale, Christmas Hills, Paynesville, Blairgowrie and Stawell. Sailability Victoria also provides its Mobile Unit for pilot programs and ‘Come & Try’ days where an existing Sailability Centre is not nearby.

Contact for information:
Sailability Victoria, C/- Yachting Victoria,
77 Beach Road (P.O. Box 83), Sandringham 3191
P: 9597 0066; F: 9598 7384;
E: sailability@yachtingvictoria.com.au; W: www.sailability.org/au/vic/
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Social Connections – Your Respite Options
Social Connections – Respite provides a broad range of respite services and activities in either a group based setting or on an individual basis. The program currently provides weekend holiday getaways, social group outings & individualised respite support.
Respite provides for the municipalities of Greater Dandenong, Casey, Kingston, Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
All weekend activities are for up to 9 adults including those with higher support or complex medical needs.

Contact for information:
Kellie Hosking
Suite 1, 4th Floor Plaza Business Centre
26 McCrae Street Dandenong Vic 3175
Postal address:
PO Box 8182 Dandenong Vic 3175
P: 9701 7311 F: 9701 7399
E: yourrespiteoptions@optionsvic.org.au
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Special Olympics
A weekend sporting program for children (from 6 years of age for training) and adults with an intellectual disability.
It provides year round training and competition in a variety of well coached sporting activities of their choice,
irrespective of the degree of skill they can achieve. Sports include swimming, basketball, athletics, softball, tennis and ten pin bowling, bocce, and introducing golf and cricket.

Contact for information:
Joy Lawton
P: 1300 654 070; E: joyel@melbpc.org.au
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Statewide Autistic Services
Recreation Officer organises regular weekend and school holiday excursions for children and teenagers with an Autism Spectrum Disorder living in the Southern Metropolitan Region. The Recreation Officer is also a resource for families wishing to link their child with autism into community recreation programs.

Contact for information:
Recreation Officer,
Statewide Autistic Services,
P. O. Box 2036, Seaford 3198
P: 9773 6044; F: 9776 4299
E: enquiries@sasi.org.au; W: www.sasi.org.au
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Stepping Out
The group encourages independence and socialisation through a range of activities in an informal group setting for residents within the municipality of Frankston.

Eligibility:
Adults with intellectual disabilities aged between 18-45 years. All participants need to meet HACC guidelines and are assessed before commencing the program.

Contact for information:
Frankston City Council Aged Services,
Intake Officer,
PO Box 490, Frankston 3199
P: 9784 1933; F: 9784 1770
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Swim 4 All
Private half hour classes for people with special needs are run by qualified Austswim teachers.and are guided by the swimmer's specific needs. Each session is followed by a half hour practice/play session, supervised by the swimmer's parent or carer. Swimmers are assessed on an on-going basis, and can have the option to join a group session. Classes are held in a 4 lane heated 18 metre pool used exclusively for lessons, eliminating any distractions or noise from public use. Parents and carers are welcome (but not required) to be in the water with the swimmers if it benefits their learning.

Contact for information:
Natalie Clarke
P: 0411 131 641
E: natalieclarke@ozemail.com.au
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Tennis For People With Disabilities
Tennis Victoria, through its Tennis for People with Disabilities program provides sporting and recreational opportunities for people with sensory, physical and intellectual disabilities. The program facilitates people to play at the level of their choice - in mainstream tennis club competition, alongside able bodied competitors, and with players of similar ability.

Contact for information:
Inclusive Programs Co-ordinator
Locked Bag 6001, Richmond 3121
P: 8420 8420; F: 9427 9698
E: thatzi@tennisvic.com.au; W: www.tennis.com.au/vic
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Wesley Acquired Brain Injury Supported Holidays
Wesley Community Services co-ordinates the ABI Shared Supported Holiday Program. These holidays have been designed for people with an ABI. All support staff are highly trained and experienced in supporting people who have an ABI. Anyone who has an ABI is encouraged to apply and participate in these holidays.

Contact for information:
Co-ordinator Community Programs Southern,
Locked Bag 8, A'Beckett St Post Office, Melbourne 8006
P: 9771 6111 ; F: 9771 6126
E: wdcs@wesley.org.au; W: www.wesley.org.au
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Wesley Connecting Communities
Programs enhance the quality of life for people with high support needs by offering a range of flexible, skill-based community activities that are responsive to individual needs and capabilities. Program features and benefits include flexible hours, needs-based support, wide range of community based activities, transport to and from activities, individual assessments and recommendations.

Contact for information:
Co-ordinator Community Programs Southern,
Locked Bag 8, A'Beckett St Post Office, Melbourne 8006
P: 9771 6111 ; F: 9771 6126
E: wdcs@wesley.org.au; W: www.wesley.org.au
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Wesley Kids Under Kanvas
Wesley Kids Under Kanvas provides young people (aged 8-25 years) with a disability the opportunity to participate in recreation and camping activities which develop new skills and self-confidence. Specially selected volunteer leaders are trained to provide the safest environment and supportive encouragement for the development of group skills and individual confidence.

Contact for information:
KUK Recreation Officer - Southern,
Locked Bag 8, A'Beckett St Post Office, Melbourne 8006
P: 9771 6111; E: kuk@wesley.org.au; W: www.wesley.org.au
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Wresacare - Adult Flexible Respite Options
Several social/friendship groups meet on a regular basis and a holiday program operates for 18 y.o. and over.
Camps and outings are arranged each year. Particular details can be obtained from Contact below. There is also limited ability to meet once-off respite situations - not emergency.

Contact for information:
Program Co-ordinator,
WRESACARE Adult Flexible Respite Pool,
P.O. Box 443, Cranbourne 3977
P: 5996 8612; F: 5996 8666
E: respite@wresacare.org.au; W: www.wresacare.org.au
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Wresacare - Children’s Flexible Respite Options
The program funds/operates school holiday programs, friendship/activity groups for children of all ages. Assistance is also given to other organisations to support children in activities of their choice. There is also limited ability to meet once off respite situations - not emergency.

Contact for information:
Program Co-ordinator,
WRESACARE Children’s Flexible Respite Pool,
P. O. Box 443 Cranbourne 3977
P: 5996 8612; F: 5996 8666
E: respite@wresacare.org.au; W: www.wresacare.org.au
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Wresacare School Holiday Program
An “out and about” type program which operates each school holiday period. Children with an intellectual, sensory or physical disability, or who have A.B.I, and who live in the LGAs of Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia are eligible.

Contact for information:
Respite Manager,
WRESACARE
3 Cranbourne Place, Cranbourne 3977
P: 5996 8612; F: 5996 8666
E: respite@wresacare.org.au; W: www.wresacare.org.au
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Yooralla - Recreation
Supports children, adolescents, and adults to access local recreation services and to participate in recreation activities/holidays.Service priority will be given to carers/consumers who do not currently access Yooralla’s Recreation service, and/or who lack appropriate support structures, are socially and/or geographically isolated, are supporting people with high and complex support needs, are ageing carers, or are experiencing cultural barriers.

Camps and holiday programs will also be provided to children and youth aged 6-18 years with a disability and high medical support needs, who reside with a primary carer within the southern region.

Contact for information:
Manager,
Yooralla’s Recreation Service,
Ground Floor, 244 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000
P: 9916 5801; F: 9916 5900; TTY: 9916 5899
E: rec@yooralla.com.au; W: www.yooralla.com.au
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