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Special Olympics North West New England Region

NSW, Australia

Transport to carnivals by rail or private bus company.

Namoi Toy Library

NSW, Australia

Disability & general borrowing library for toys, large equipment, outdoor games and puzzles.

NSW Sport & Recreation

NSW, Australia

(02) 6766 1200 - alternate phone no - Gaylene Ryan. Integrated and separate Programs. Aim to have integrated programs as much as possible. Include Swimsafe, Camps, Fitness, Exercies, Walking. Carer's of person with a disability at camps attend for free but must be same sex as care recipient.

Riding for the Disabled Association - Albury Wodonga Centre

NSW, Australia

Riding for Disabled offers horse riding for disabled persons. Only Saturday mornings are available for new clients & there is a waiting list. Current clients: Mon & Tue 9.30am-2.30pm, Wed 10am-12noon, Sat 9am-11am.

Riding For The Disabled Association (NSW) Wagga Centre

NSW, Australia

The aim of this program is to provide physical psychological therapy and recreation for people of all ages with disabilities, by the use of and interaction with specially selected horses and ponies.

Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre

NSW, Australia

Recreational Centre including pool. Conduct programs and camps suitable for children and youth with disabilities. Available for community groups, aged groups etc.

Camp Quality - Northern NSW - Coffs Harbour

NSW, Australia

Non profit volunteer/support organisation providing ongoing quality recreational and educational programs for children living with cancer and their families. Annual camps (5-14, 14-18 yrs). Family camp (0-5yrs)-usually on a long week-end. Services Northern NSW (Camden Haven to Tweed Heads and west of Tamworth).

Friends Of Camp Memories

NSW, Australia

A family Camp held last weekend of November for families with a child/children who have disabilities. All tents, caravans and meals are provided (own caravan welcome). Arrive 9am Saturday leave 3pm Sunday. Amazing program. Respite care assist available. Respite assistance to be pre-booked with site by end October. Parent or personal adult carers remain on site at all times with their children. Teams formed and supervised. Also 'open day' with fun activities mid May - no sleep over.

Great Lakes Leisure & Respite Options

NSW, Australia

Planned respite and social support activities for people with a disability, living in the Great Lakes Region.

Leisure Link - Hastings

NSW, Australia

Supports people with disabilities of low to moderate needs to become members of the community through involvement in leisure and recreational activities. Does not include people with ADHD.

Life Without Barriers - Nambucca Heads

NSW, Australia

Community Access, Atlas, Service Options and Attendant Care programs for adults with disabilities. Service Options for children with disabilities also. Training eg travel, shopping, budgeting, cooking and literacy. Personal care, advocacy, assessment. Primary/long term respite, crisis, short term care. Service Options services from Kew to Grafton.

Riding for the Disabled - Taree & Districts

NSW, Australia

Horse riding and associated equestrian activities for people with a disabiity.

North Coast Fun Club

NSW, Australia

Organises fun supervised activities for people with intellectual disabilities such as bush walking, dinner dances, theme parks, pool parties, picnics. Activities and outings Friday nights and / or weekends once per month.

Riding for the Disabled - Ballina and District

NSW, Australia

Supervised horse riding and training for people with disabilities.Lessons are tailored for each rider according to their ability and disability and the riding pogram can incorporate therapeutic, educational and recreational aspects. Regular sessions on Tues,Wed & Thurs. Saturday during school terms.

Nepean Social Club (NADO 18-64 yrs)

NSW, Australia

The Nepean Social Club is a project of NADO and is based in Penrith. It serves the Nepean area by providing and promoting recreational, social and leisure activities for adults with mild to moderate disabilities. People can attend from other areas if they can get to activities themselves. There is a large range of activities for groups of all sizes, at night and weekends.

Teenage + Young Adults Social Scene (T & YASS)

NSW, Australia

T & YASS is a respite and recreational based program on Saturdays for young people with a severe to moderate disability. The group participates in a variety of activities both centre based and within the community. The young people and their carers plan the activities for each term to ensure they are fun and of interest to the participants. Activities may include: movies, sport, games, craft, picnics, bowling, concerts, etc.

Acquired Brain Injury Group - Seekers

NSW, Australia

Leisure and recreation service for adults with an acquired brain injury. Program for clients operates on Thursday evenings and Saturdays. HACC funding.

Blue Mountains Recreation and Respite Service Inc(18-65)

NSW, Australia

A respite/peer support service for adults with a disability aged 18-65 yrs. We organise short term respite for carers of adults with a disability, taking them out on outings in groups or on a one to one basis. $8.00 transport fee per outing. HACC service. Also support MATES which is a social group for men with an acquired brain injury. For details contact Leisa on above number.

Riding for the Disabled - Nepean Group

NSW, Australia

Provides therapeutic horse riding and associated activities for people with disabilities.

Recreation and Organised Aid for the Disabled (ROAD)

NSW, Australia

A small self-help and social group run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. They meet every second Sunday 10am to 3pm for social activities, support, share experiences, ideas etc. Also visit restaurants, clubs, play bingo cards and try to cater for each individual. All ages and all disabilites welcome. Allan will do home visits, help people go to doctors appointment and little shopping.

Camp David & Camp Jonathan

NSW, Australia

Both camps serve people with an intellectual disability - Camp David is for adults aged 19+, and Camp Jonathan for youth aged 8 to 18 years accompanied by an able-bodied friend. Campers should be toilet trained and able to remain clean and dress with help. Recreation facilities for tennis, swimming, basketball, trampoline, volleyball; games room; dining room for catering. Cabins of 10 beds with 1 bathroom. Camp David -located at Eltham Park, Eltham Park Ave, Mt Victoria 2786 & River Park -761 Springwood Rd, Yarramundi 2753 Camp Jonathan -located at Eltham Park, Eltham Park Ave, Mt Victoria 2786

Recreation Program - Bridges Hawkesbury

NSW, Australia

Providing recreation and day programs for people with disabilities. Different programs are available based on age. Echidnas program 6-12yrs, Redbacks program 12-18yrs, Peer Support 18 yrs plus. Times vary but are usually afternoons & Saturdays for children and teenagers. Friday evenings & Saturdays for adults. During the school holidays additional day activities are offered. Transport available home on all recreational programs. Post School Options - Adults day program Mon - Thurs. Transport available. Social Enhancement Program - 3rd Sat of month 6.30pm - 11.30pm. All Bridges clients are welcome to attend, so parents/carers may have a night out. Cost $2 (includes dinner)

The Golden Stave Music Therapy Centre

NSW, Australia

Individual & group music therapy provided by therapists trained in the Nordoff-Robbins approach. Training course for suitably qualified musicians at Creative Arts faculty, University of Western Sydney. Clients make music according to their abilities. Individual music therapy sessions cost $48.40 (inc GST). Group sessions will cost $18.15 (inc GST). Note: Fees are negotiable for those with demonstrated financial need.

Westclub Recreational Group

NSW, Australia

Westclub is a fresh start for people recovering from mental illness or have a disability. Activities encourage members and visitors to simply have fun and enjoy themselves. Fees are $5 membership fee plus activity cost. Play, creativity, self-expression and a sense of hope are fostered by everyone involved. People are encouraged to become a member, however, visitors are welcome. There are 2 clubs, they are: Hawkesbury Branch (Richmond Neighbourhood Centre, 20 West Market St, Richmond Ph 0412 021 542), Penrith Branch (Upstairs John Lees Christian Centre 15 Evan St, Penrith PH 02 4721 8187). To become a member ring or pop into your local Westclub branch.

Peer Support Program

NSW, Australia

Peer Support provides social and recreational activities for adolescents with disabilities aged 14-18 years. Three separate groups run during school terms and school holiday outings are offered to all peer support group members. Participants have an opportunity to enjoy group outings and centre-based activities. A weekend trip to Terrigal once per year is offerred to all peer support group members. includes Junior Activity Group-ages now 10-18

Westlink Vacation Care Program

NSW, Australia

The program is for children with moderate to severe disabilities aged between 5-18 years. The program occurs every school holiday period at 3 locations - Kurrambee, Werrington: Tallowood, Kellyville; and Halinda, Whalan.

Aftercare

NSW, Australia

This service offers skills based learning and support for adults (16+) who have an Intellectual disability. The service can assist in developing skills in cooking, cleaning, budgeting, referring to employment agencies, using public transport, socialising, recreational activities and accessing the community. Support will be given in the home and local community according to individual needs.

Auburn After Hours Peer Support

NSW, Australia

Provides fun recreational and social activities for young people with a disability. Provides community based group respite leisure and recreational activities 4 times a month.

Parramatta Peer Support

NSW, Australia

Program operates recreation, social outings & support to people with disabilities who live in their own home or who live with their carers. Clients pay for activities (eg; movies, food) plus a service fee for each activity. Tuesday and Thursday nights, one Saturday per month for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Blind Sporting Association of NSW

NSW, Australia

Independent organisation established to co-ordinate and promote the sporting and recreational interests of blind men, women and children. Acts in an advisory capacity to service groups and government agencies concerning the needs of blind sportsmen and women.

Peckys Weekday and Weekend Program

NSW, Australia

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FACILITY ONLY (NOT A SERVICE) Peckys provide recreational facilities for people with disabilities, friends, families and service providers. Bookings are essential.

Peckys Peer Support

NSW, Australia

Service provides a recreational program. Referral by self, school, other organisations or DOCS. CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds) welcomed, interpreters provided. Program operates on Saturdays.

Tuesday Night Club Inc

NSW, Australia

Service mainly provides recreational opportunities for intellectually disabled adults. Saturday and Sunday times given above are appropriate if activities programmed for those particular days. To join group, must make appt to meet with staff member.

Riding for the Disabled Association NSW

NSW, Australia

Provides horse riding and associated equestrian activities for people with disabilities of all ages.

Hills Physical Disabilities Team

NSW, Australia

Our clients attend the Support Units and Mainstream classes at Jasper Rd Public School and Crestwood High School. A school based therapy team providing occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology services.

Holroyd City Council - Peer Support Program

NSW, Australia

Social support program for adults with a disability (intellectual disability primary disability type). Activities occur out of hours - Weeknights & weekends in a small group setting. Peer support is available to people with a disability 18-65yrs, who are living at home in the Holroyd LGA Fees are costs associated with activity.

Wyong Shire Vacation Care

NSW, Australia

The Vacation Care Program will take children with disabilities. If the child's needs are high the family may need to apply for funding to have a Special Needs Worker at the child's local centre. Assessment will be through the KU inclusion support team. Six Vacation Care Centres in the Wyong LGA.

Coastlink Respite Care - Peer Support Group

NSW, Australia

Coastlink Peer Support offers respite for carers of a person with a mild disability. The aim of the program is give the client an opportunity to make friends, enjoy recreational activities and have new experiences, through going a monthly calendar of social activities. Several groups are catered for - The Youth Group targets people between the ages of 18 and 25 yrs; The Adults Group caters for those aged 25 years and over. Coastlink also offers an Open Activities Program which caters for all ages and also offers a holiday program to their members. Transport can be arranged.

Central Coast Signing Choir / Creative Choirs

NSW, Australia

Central Coast Signing Choir consists of members that are hearing impaired, hearing, sighted and visually impaired. Choir rehearses at Bateau Bay Community Hall Monday nights 7pm - 9pm

Wheelchair Basketball Niagara Park Youth Centre

NSW, Australia

Wheelchair Basketball is held on Fridays at the Niagara Park Youth Centre between 7 pm - 8 pm

NSW Sport and Recreation

NSW, Australia

The Department provides a variety of resources including: Financial assistance to help build and develop sporting facilities, nurture sport talent and develop the sport and recreation industry. Sport Education, Children's school holiday activities, adult programs; Advice and information on any aspect of sport and recreation via the website as above, information resources and expert staff at the regional office; Industry development assisting local sporting organisations; Outdoor education and recreation at Broken Bay the Department's Centre. Increasing opportunities for participation of under represented groups such as people with disabilities, women, older adults, youth at risk and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders & the general public The Department publishes a Disability Awareness Resource Guide - that lists sport and recreation facilities for people with a disability call 13 13 02 to obtain a copy.

Special Olympics - Central Coast

NSW, Australia

Special Olympics provide sporting activities for people with intellectual disabilities. They provide a wide range of activities and welcome new athletes. They provide competition for people aged from 8 years at a regional, state, national and international level. The sports are designed so that the client can compete against people with similar abilities, and achievement goals are built in to the program to build personal self esteem. Special Olympics Central Coast currently provides programs in the following sports: ten pin bowling, swimming, tennis, basketball, indoor soccer and athletics

Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd

NSW, Australia

Support for aboriginal people with a disability to live in the community. Living skills training, cultural awareness and disability services. Aboriginal Housing 4969 4711. Awabakal Dental service 49692505. Awabakal HACC development project 49622822. Awabakal Long Day care centre 49616429.

Lower Hunter Temporary Care Inc.

NSW, Australia

Host Family Respite Care, Saturday Fun Club, Integrated Vacation Care, 13-17YO (social support), Flexible Respite Options & Aged Parents Respite Options:Respite to carers of people who have a moderate to severe disability aged 0 to 65 with care provided in a volunteer host family's home. School aged children with a disability attend Saturday Fun Club once a month, which provides respite for their family.Primary school aged children with a disability participate in Integrated Vacation Care activities.Young people with a moderate-severe disability, aged 13-17 participate in social activities and outings through the 13-17YO service. Flexible Respite Options provides various forms of respite, including in-home respite, out-of-home overnight respite, holiday respite, recreational activities & emergency with a disability with moderate-high support needs. Aged Parents Respite Options: respite for older parents caring for a son or daughter with a disability with moderate-high support needs.

Ryder Cheshire Home

NSW, Australia

This is a support group for the International Ryder Cheshire Foundation which helps people with disabilities. During weekdays the house is occupied by the Witmore Training & Support group. DADHC funded: 'Transition to Work Program' - getting people ready to enter and participate in either the open or supported workforce; 'Community Participation Program' - helping people gain living skills to participate in community activities. Attendees usually bring around $15 for personal expenses such as movies, coffee etc, however, it is not required by Ryder. Ryder also provides art and music programs which are open to the general disabled public at a cost of $5 per day.

Crossroads Shellharbour

NSW, Australia

Crossroads Shellharbour meets the second Saturday of every month for fellowship and fun. They commence at 6.30pm with fellowship games, craft activities and music, followed by worship and prayer at 8 pm and supper at 8.30 pm. The Community Bus operates for each fellowship night. Telephone to arrange, the cost for transport is $5. The cost per night is $3 if you are not a member

Shoalhaven Crossroads

NSW, Australia

Fellowship meetings are held monthly between Feb and Nov and include activities such as games, singing, devotion and dancing. Crossroads is open to all people regardless of disability type. Different churches host the social evenings so meetings are nondenominational. May be able to assist with transport. New people can just turn up or ring Beth for more information. Membership $10 a year or $2 per night. Newsletter is available.

Crossroads Wollongong

NSW, Australia

Fellowship meetings are held monthly and include games, singing, devotion, craft, dancing. Occasionally Saturday outings are arranged and are usually within a 2 hour travelling radius. Departure is from the Congregational Church, 33 Market St Wollongong. Weekend trips are organised, contact for details. People with high care needs or challenging behaviour are welcome but must have their own carers. Newsletter is produced monthly and will be posted to interested people who provide a stamped, addressed envelope. Crossroads are always on the lookout for volunteers.

Disabled Surfers South Coast

NSW, Australia

Provide surfing and swimming as a recreational option for people with disabilities. All equipment supplied for the day including wetsuits. Structured program and carefully supervised. Always looking for volunteers to help on surfing days. Members can take part in events in other regions, though transport and accommodation are usually not provided.

Greenacres - Kembla St Centre

NSW, Australia

KSC provides centre based support for young people with a profound intellectual disability and physical disability. KSC aims to assist the service user to access the local community and be provided with experiences which enhance involvement in their daily lives. Individual Plans are completed for all participants. Programs are offered for any need identified, however areas of expertise include: communication system assessment and development, use of assistive technology, leisure and recreation, community access, living skills. Programs are conducted either in the community or at the Centre. Service users are offered a minimum of 3-4 days placement per week.

Recreation Illawarra (TDT)

NSW, Australia

A service for adults and children with a disability which provides a range of sporting and recreational activities eg drama, tennis, basketball, indoor cricket, art, craft and gym, music and movement and soccer. If a particular activity is not offered, Recreation Illawarra will do its best to link the person to his/her choice. Quarterly newsletter available free, advises of current programs. Conducts the Blue Scope Steel Sports Ready Program for school age children with a disability to develop sporting skills. Currently conducting an INCLUDE ME project connecting people into mainstream sporting and recreational activities and the Healthy Lifestyles Intervention, developing healthy lifestyle pland for people with a mild intellectual disabiility living independently in the community to reduce risk of. or lessen the extent of obesity, cardiovascular disease and/or diabetes.

Interchange Illawarra - Peer Support

NSW, Australia

Interchange runs several peer support programs for people aged 12 and over who have a developmental disability with a moderate to low support needs. These programs provide opportunities for consumers to participate in community activities whilst providing respite to their families/carers. A variety of leisure/recreational activities are offered including movies, picnics/barbecues, bowling, football. Call for further details.

Interchange Shoalhaven

NSW, Australia

Services for people with disabilities and their carers. Respite is offered in a flexible, individually planned way using the following range of respite and leisure support options throughout the Shoalhaven: 1. Home-based Care in own home or respite worker's home. 2. Community-based support, daytime or overnight, on an individual or small group basis, opportunity to pursue recreational interests and school holiday support. 3. Social clubs, for adolescents and young adults with low support needs.

Riding for the Disabled - Kiama/ Illawarra Centre

NSW, Australia

This service is available to all people regardless of disability or age, however they are unable to take people who display violent or very challenging behaviour. Classes do not run in school holidays. Always looking for volunteers. They are required in all areas aside from caring for the horses eg lawn mowing, cups of tea. Any medication to be administered by parent or caregiver.

Riding For The Disabled - Nowra Centre

NSW, Australia

Service runs one day per week (Wed) for each term and 3rd Sunday of the month for adults. In recess over school holidays. Enrolment forms and medical consent essential. Must wear comfortable trousers and covered shoes. Helmets are provided. Riders are trained in how to ride. Incontinence should be self managed, medications to be administered by parent or caregiver.

Sailability Illawarra

NSW, Australia

Members meeting at the Yacht Club Offers sailing as a recreation option for people with disabilities 'Access 2.3' dinghy is virtually unsinkable and can be maneuvred by anyone. Electric hoist available for people with mobility problems to assist them in getting in the yacht Beginners recommended to sail in the mornings before the wind comes up People with high needs or behavioural problems are required to have 1:1 support by carer/workers Members take part in regattas against other areas around NSW throughout the year BBQ lunch is provided for a gold coin donation People with any disability are welcome to come along. Provides life jackets. Weight restriction applies - ring for details.

Baptist Community Services - Respite Recreation Network

NSW, Australia

Social club/Peer Support Group for people with disabilities aged 18 to 35. Operates each Friday night 4.30pm-9.30pm, and includes jazz club, BBQ nights, disco at the club, or outings. Other services include: Ageing Carers Respite; Saturday Kids run weekly from Birrahlee Centre at Lane Cove (for children with an intellectual disability aged 5-12).

Recreation Rendezvous

NSW, Australia

Provides one on one specialised support to adults with disabilities living in the Lower North Shore Area. This is support to access and be included in sporting and community recreation activities of their choice. It assists in developing a personal recreation plan, and in achieving personal recreation goals. It also assists in obtaining information through the developed leisure library. This library is an extensive and easy to use database of sporting and recreation activities and venues in the Lower North Shore area. Recreational activities could be reading, painting, swimming, playing sport, dancing, gardening, or going to a coffee shop with a friend. Community based recreation offers an opportunity to meet people while enjoying social, cultural or physical activities. Participants must pay their own costs when participating in activities, including transport, refreshments and entry fees.

The Spastic Centre - Skillseekers Community Access Service

NSW, Australia

A non-vocational day programme to assist people with cerebral palsy to learn life skills and access community facilities in order to facilitate their potential for personal and social independence.

Horticultural Therapy Society of NSW Inc

NSW, Australia

A voluntary organisation that promotes gardening as recreation & rehabilitation for older people and people with disabilities. Classes for people with disabilities are held by TAFE in the Telopea Centre. Contact TAFE co-ordinator on 9448 6392.

Noah's Ark Toy Library for Children with Special Needs Inc

NSW, Australia

A toy library service providing a variety of books, quality toys and play equipment to assist the development of children with special needs, particularly in the age range 0-6 years. In addition to the Artarmon location, 4 'mobile' shops operate fortnightly during school term in Ryde, Thornleigh, Wahroonga & Baulkham Hills.

Mosman Council - Saturday Youth Group

NSW, Australia

This group is specifically for Mosman residents and offers young people with a disability a peer support network, social interaction and the chance to learn new skills and have fun along the way. It offers a broad range of active and less active social activities, including special workshops such as drama, self defence, rock climbing and outings to restaurants. Young people wishing to join with high intellectual and/or physical disabilities will require their own carer to support them while attending any of the activities as current resources are unable to manage higher support needs.

Wheelchair Sports NSW

NSW, Australia

Service provides sporting opportunities for people with disabilities, who are of all ages & all levels of ability. Annual membership costs $30. Sports include archery, athletics, basketball, fencing, handcycling, lawn bowls, powerlifting, rugby, shooting, swimming, table tennis, and tennis.

Ku-ring-gai Housebound Library Service

NSW, Australia

The Housebound Library Service is available for frail or permanently or temporarily disabled Ku-ring-gai residents. The Housebound Librarian will arrange for regular deliveries of personally selected books, magazines, videos, DVDs or audio tapes to eligible residents.

Sailability - Manly

NSW, Australia

Sailability is a non-profit organisation dedicated to increasing sailing opportunities for everyone, regardless of age or disability. Sailability works closely with a variety of disability organisations around Australia, ensuring that people with disabilities have the opportunity to sail in safety and experience adventure and freedom - building mobility, self confidence and pride through achievement.

Northern Beaches Creative Leisure and Learning Inc

NSW, Australia

Craft and social activities are provided at the centre or elsewhere.

Collaroy Beach Rock Pool

NSW, Australia

Includes facilities for people with mobility disabilities. Access ramps into the larger & wading pools, & a grab rail along the pool cliff side. A freewheeler wheelchair & MLAK key to the disabled toilet are available from the Lifeguard Room at the NE corner of nearby Collaroy Surf Club building (Oct to Apr). Wheelchair accessible paths to the Surf Club, toilet, pool showers & paths around the pool. Reserved parking spaces for people with disabilities are wider than other designated parking areas. Modified picnic table. Nearby children's playground. The liberty swing has been designed so that people using a wheelchair can enjoy the novelty of using a swing.

Northern Area Recreation Association Inc (NARA)

NSW, Australia

Sporting group run by volunteers for persons aged 10 to 60 years with an intellectual disability. Indoor cricket and indoor soccer on Saturday mornings (Thornleigh)and disco's (Lindfield). Volunteers welcome. 20 seat bus picks up at Allambie Heights & Chatswood Station on Saturday morning for people attending team sports and costs $1.

Club With No Name - Peer Support Program

NSW, Australia

A peer support program for young people with disabilities living with their families in Manly, Warringah or Pittwater. Offers sporting group activities, educational activities, environmental activities, cultural activities and creative activities. Volunteers welcome.

Northern Beaches Interchange - Saturday Program

NSW, Australia

An activity day program for children with disabilities in the Manly/Warringah/Pittwater area who are aged 5-16 years. Involves fun outings or centre-based activities, which are supervised by staff. Volunteers welcome.

Sunnyfield - Rage/Outreach/ Respite access program (RAP)

NSW, Australia

The Rage/RAP/Outreach programs provide group recreational activities on weeknights and weekends. Activities include outings to the movies, bowling, bush walks, BBQ's, weekend away. RAGE group meets at Chatswood, Ryde & Hornsby, and RAP program meets at Frenchs Forest).

Northern Beaches Interchange - Respite Options Program

NSW, Australia

For children and young adults who have high support needs due to a physical, intellectual, sensory or multiple disability or whose circumstances are such that no other resource in the community is able to provide the respite care support that the family requires. Professional, paid Respite Care Workers care for the young person on a 1 to 1 basis, either in the family home or through community outings and activities. Families must apply for a placement on the program and applications MUST be lodged by the 1st week of March, June, Sep or Dec each year. Families are required to reapply every 6 months.

Training and Education Service (TES)

NSW, Australia

Support service assists 18 to 65 year olds, with disabilities, to participate in recreational and leisure activities, supply staff and or equipment. Bega Fun Club is part of ACCESS. Activities available: bowling, fishing, snow trips, football and weekend camps.

Clarke Bay Farm: Cottages

NSW, Australia

Privately owned, purposed built holiday accomodation for people with a disability. Four Cottages available for all levels of care.

Housebound Library Service - Queanbeyan

NSW, Australia

Library delivery service - public library

Goulburn Leisure Link

NSW, Australia

Recreational Peer Support Group for young adults, aged 16-45 years, with a disability and their Carers. Also provides services for older adults with physical disabilities.

Woodstock Community Centre

NSW, Australia

Community social activities including; gentle exercise and various leisure program which alternate each term, various rooms for hire.

The Stars Are Not Too Far

NSW, Australia

Dance/Movement/Music activities for those with a Mild to moderate intellectual or physical disability. Activities in Newtown and Camperdown areas.

Hillsdale Community Centre

NSW, Australia

Has welfare and youth services workers. Youth activities and after school holiday programmes which can include children with a disability. Information on accommodation, health, employment and training.

Parent-To-Parent Association

NSW, Australia

Provides information, support and recreation for people with an intellectual disability, their families and carers. This provides an opportunity for people with an intellectual disability, to socialise and experience independence from their families and regular carers. Activities include: regular holidays, Discos (1st Saturday each month 2.30pm - 4.30pm Cost: $4 Venue: Multi Purpose Centre, Flora St, SUTHERLAND), Square Dances (3rd Saturday each month 2.30pm - 4.30pm Cost: $4 Venue: Multi Purpose Centre, Flora St, SUTHERLAND), Tennis 9529 9751), weight lifting, Yoga (Thursday 7.00pm - 8.30pm Cost: $2 Venue: Police Boys Club Waratah Park SUTHERLAND), Basketball 02 9520 2432), and other sports. Drumming for pleasure, 1st Sunday of each month- Venue Multi Purpose Centre, Flora St, Sutherland 3.00pm - 4.00pm.

New Era Independent Living Centre

NSW, Australia

New Era provides centre and community based training & support for people with intellectual disabilities through a day program and Community Participation Program. Training programs focus upon activities for daily living in the community such as Community Access including walking/road crossing skills, Shopping, social skills, banking, money recognition and money handling, library access, etc. Program runs 9am - 3pm. Monday to Friday. Day programs are available for those who do not have the DADHC funding required for Community Participation.

King George V

NSW, Australia

The King George V Recreation centre provides City residents, workers, students and visitors with the state of the art community sport and recreation facilities. The facility is the ideal venue for sports competitions, fitness classes and a diverse range of recreation activities as well as being an important community meeting place for Millers Point and CBD residents.

Youth Works Holiday Camps

NSW, Australia

Holiday camps for school-aged children 9 to 17 years throughout NSW. Disability Camps organised twice yearly for age groups 12-20 and 20 on.

Sylvanvale Early Learning and Education Service - Early Childhood Intervention

NSW, Australia

1. Provides a playgroup suitable for 0-5 year old children who require additional support. 2. Provides centre based programs: Transition to school Program (3-6 year old children with moderate to high support needs) Mon - Fri 9-3. Mon-Tues Autism Wed-Fri Multiple Disability Grp * Preschool Program (3-4year old children with moderate to high support needs) Mon-Tues Autism Wed-Fri Multiple Disability Grp Early Play Program (0-3 year old children with moderate to high support needs) Thurs - Fri 9-3pm

Achilles Running Club - Sydney

NSW, Australia

Achilles is a non-competitive and social worldwide organisation run by volunteers that encourages and enables people with all kinds of disabilities to participate in exercising with the general public. Physical disabilities currently catered include sight impairment, leg amputees, hip and leg injuries, etc. Achilles meets very Sunday morning, rain, hail or shine, on the steps of the Art Gallery of NSW opposite the Domain at 8.10 am. We train (run, walk or wheel) for an hour. For those who are not physically challenged and want to help others enjoy exercise, you can act as a pilot, assisting with training sessions and races. We have regular social events including BBQs and breakfasts. A bi-monthly newsletter is available.

Greek Senior Citizens Group - Kingsford

NSW, Australia

A social group that offers a range of activities for older members of the Greek community who live in the Randwick, Botany and Waverley area. Activities include community outings, tea & coffee, guest speakers, lunch. The group meets every Thursday at St Spyridon's Church from 10am. Call the Greek Welfare Centre on the number above during business hours for further information.

Irabina Association

NSW, Australia

Provides respite care (daily and short term), counselling, advocacy, home visits and outings for groups and individuals. Individual services include going to medical appointments and shopping. Also provide a Christmas and New Year program. This is a small volunteer based, registered charity that rarely takes on new clients.

Riding for the Disabled - Wauchope/Port Macquarie

NSW, Australia

Horse riding for the disabled. It is fun and recreational. Tuesday 9am-1pm (School Terms)

NSW Wheelchair Sports Assoc. - Coffs Harbour Branch

NSW, Australia

Wheelchair sports. Play Friday 2pm-4pm.

Break Thru People Solutions

NSW, Australia

DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT NETWORK - assists people who have an intellectual, physical or sensory disability, an acquired brain injury, or learning difficulties, who require individual support to gain and maintain open employment. TRANSITION TO WORK - assists school leavers who have completed Year 12 who have a disability with moderate to high support needs to develop pre-vocational skills to provide the transition from school to the workforce and further training. Referral is required through NSW Schools to DADHC for access to this service. Geographical area covered by this service: Dubbo, Narromine, Trangie, Wellington, Yeoval, Gilgandra and Coonabarabran. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION - a service designed to provide school leavers who have completed Year 12 who have a disability with moderate to high support needs with opportunities for continued learning, life skill development and participation in the community through community work, continued education, and living skills programs.

Rainbow Club Australia Inc - Sutherland

NSW, Australia

Rainbow Club provides swimming sessions for young people 0-18 with a disability. The Rainbow Club is a non-profit organisation. It aims to offer regular sports to young people whose physical or intellectual capabilities make it difficult for them to attend many clubs. The Rainbow Club offers parents and families the opportunity to meet and share their knowledge, while gaining support from others. The main activity, swimming, gives children both an all-round exercise and the skills to integrate into the community. Other activities include horse riding and excursions. There are various locations around the Sydney Metropolitan area. Activities are held at a variety of venues

Eastern Respite and Recreation - Creativity Centre

NSW, Australia

Provider of Community Participation & Transition to Work programs for Department of Ageing Disability and Home Care. For people with mild intellectual disabilities including those with high support needs. Services offered are tailor made to meet the needs of individuals. Most programs have a focus toward skill development and independence. Services are provided with either one-to-one worker out in the community, or in small groups in the Rosebery Centre. For people with higher support needs, services are more focused towards therapy. For example, swimming, yoga and massage. Also provides Pathways, a group centre based day program for 18-65 year olds not eligible for the DADHC funded services. In this program priority is given to long term disability and those with ageing carers.

Leisure Options - Inner West

NSW, Australia

Leisure Options classes offer an opportunity for adults with a disability to socialise and learn progressive new skills. Classes include movement, music and percussion, drama techniques and dance.

Accessible Arts - Walsh Bay

NSW, Australia

Accessible arts promotes and provides opportunities for people with dissabilities to participate in arts and cultural activities either as audience members, attending galleries, theatres, museums and festivals, or as participants in ART, DRAMA, MUSIC, DANCE AND MULTIMEDIA activities and by developing as professional artists. our work covers all art forms. see our website for details about our current projects. (www.aarts.net.au )

St George & Sutherland Community College - KRINGEN

NSW, Australia

Kringen is a collection of day and evening classes in the ST George & Sutherland areas. Kringen classes are for adults with an intellectual disability. Provides a variety of activity such as: cooking, art and craft, gentle exercise, music, community access and socialising. Classes from Monday to Saturday over all TAFE campuses in the St.George & Sutherland Shire. Call Jannali campus or visit website for details of class schedules.

Sailability - Kogarah Bay Sailing Club

NSW, Australia

Offers sailing for people with disabilities. Have licence to provide service but as of 1/03/05 service is still awaiting to receive disabled boats. Awaiting the pontoon to begin opperating a full service. Estimated start date - October 2006 limited

Sailability - Rushcutters Bay

NSW, Australia

Offers sailing opportunities around Sydney Harbour for people with various disabilities, of all age groups and all degrees of sailing knowledge (including first time sailors). We sail all year round at both competitive racing and social sailing levels. Our club is staffed entirely by volunteers and we welcome both disabled and able-bodied members to sail, help out and join in the fun!

Sailability - Cronulla

NSW, Australia

Sailing Dates Summer: Sailing days are the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month, 10am - 3pm (October - May) Winter: Sailing days are the 3rd Sunday on the month only, 10am - 2pm (June - September) Offers sailing to the disabled. Sailing days in summer are the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month from 10 am - 3 pm (October to May). We sail Access Dinghy 2.3's double seat, single with servo equipment, Access Dinghy 303's and also Norlin 2.4Rm. Cronulla Sailing Club is completely wheelchair accessible right to the water and equipped with a personal hoist for assistance into the boats.

Camping Programs for People with Disabilities

NSW, Australia

Integrated and segregated outdoor education and recreation programs that can include groups and/or individuals with disabilities. Residential centres at 11 locations across NSW. Suitable for: community groups, primary and secondary school groups as well as family groups.