School holiday programs

Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre – Crazy Daze and Awesome Adventures

A school holiday program offering in house and excursion based activities. It is CCB claimable (Commonwealth Childcare Benefit).

Eligibility:
• Crazy Daze: 5 - 11 years (excursion and in house based)
• Awesome Adventures: special needs 12 - 20 years (excursion based)
Program Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday during school holidays.

Contact details:
Address: Linda Cresent, Hawthorn 3122
Phone: 8862 9100
Fax: 9815 0268
Email: hawthorn@ymca.org.au
Office hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Interchange Inner East - Recreation Program

The Recreation Program provides respite to families through regular planned social and recreational group activities for young people. Young people who have a disability are able to experience a variety of community based activities, develop social skills and increase their level of independence.
• Recreation groups are formed taking into consideration the age and abilities of the participants.
• Groups cater to individuals between the ages of 12 – 35.
• Each group has one to three respite care workers, as well as, a pool of volunteers providing support. • School holiday activities and camps for 12 – 18 year olds are run in each of the school holidays for current participants.
• School holiday activities are fun, community based activities eg. rollerskating, bowling, swimming, playgrounds, outings to theme parks, the zoo and more.

Eligibility: People aged 12 – 35 years living in the areas of Boroondara, Manningham, Monash & Whitehorse.
Program Hours: Weekends and school holidays
 
Contact details:
Office Address: 2 Kendall Street Canterbury 3126
Phone: 9836 9811
Fax: 9888 5272
Email: vivienne@iie.org.au or hayley@iie.org.au
Web: www.iie.org.au
Office hours: 9am – 5pm Monday - Friday

Interchange Outer East - Outreach

Outreach is a coordinated program which helps children with disabilities access local community social and recreational programs, including school holiday activities. Children access programs with assistance of a support worker provided by Interchange Outer East.

Eligibility: Children aged 5 – 12 years living in the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Program Hours: During the school holidays.

Contact details:
Office Address: 5 – 7 Yose Street, Ferntree Gully 3156
Phone: 9758 5522
Fax: 9758 5899
Email: ioe@ioe.org.au
Web: www.ioe.org.au
Office hours: 9am – 5pm Monday - Friday

Interchange Outer East – School Holiday Program

Camps and day activities are run during school holiday periods. All camps and day activities are managed by the School Holiday Program Coordinator and run by Interchange staff. Volunteers provide 1:1 assistance with personal care and participation in activities.

The School Holiday Program caters for all abilities with specialised camps and activities offered for children with specific needs.

Due to the number of applications, camps and holiday activities are not available to siblings.

• School holiday camps are held at various accredited camp sites throughout Victoria, with cabin or dormitory style accommodation (not under canvas). Activities, both on and off site, guarantee a full program of fun and memorable camp experiences for everyone. Camps are generally between 3 and 5 days duration and on average 15 participants, 15 volunteers and 3 staff attend each camp.
• School holiday activities are fun, community based activities eg. rollerskating, bowling, swimming, playgrounds, outings to theme parks, the zoo and more
Eligibility: Children 4 - 18 years living in the areas of Maroondah, Knox and Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Program Hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday during the school holidays.

Contact details:
Office Address: 5 – 7 Yose Street, Ferntree Gully 3156
Phone: 9758 5522
Fax: 9758 5899
Email: ioe@ioe.org.au
Web: www.ioe.org.au
Office hours: 9am - 5pm  Monday - Friday

Monash SDS Holiday Program and Teenage Holiday Program

Vacation programs usually run the first week of each school holiday period and for 2 weeks during the January vacation. Child Care benefit is available.

Eligibility: Children 5 - 18 years who have an intellectual disability or a developmental delay.
Program Hours: 8.30am- 5.00pm, Monday - Friday during the school holidays.

Contact details:
Address: 15 - 25 Academy Avenue, Wheelers Hill 3150
Phone: 9239 7400
Fax: 9239 7444
Email: johnston.helen.e@ edumail.vic.gov.au
Office hours: 9am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday (during school term)

Mt Evelyn SDS – Vacation Care Program

An activity and excursion based program for children / adolescents with an intellectual disability aged between 6 and 18 years.

Eligibility: Children / adolescents living in the Outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne who have an intellectual disability.
Program Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm, part of school holidays.

Contact details:
Address: Cnr Hereford and Old Hereford Roads, Mt Evelyn 3796
Phone: 9736 2499
Fax: 9736 3430
Email: mount.evelyn.sds@ edumail.vic.gov.au
Office hours: 9am - 4.30pm school days

Manningham Activities Special Kids (MASK)

MASK is a school holiday program for kids with special needs. It caters for school aged children, living at home with parents / guardians and is divided into 2 groups.

The 5-12 year old group is run from Bulleen Heights School for approx 5 days each holiday period. This program is funded by Manningham City Council, 1st priority is for Manningham residents.

The 13-18 year old group runs at Heatherwood School, this runs everyday of each school holiday period. This program is jointly funded by DHS and Manningham City Council, 1st priority is for EMR residents.

The aim of the program is to provide respite to carers and provide children and young adults with opportunities to meet new friends, develop social skills and access the community in a holiday atmosphere.

Eligibility: Children aged 5 – 18 years.
Program Hours: Monday to Friday during school holidays.
• Younger Group – 9.00am – 4.45pm.
• Older Group – 8.00am – 5.45pm

Contact details:
Office Address: 699 Doncaster Roa,dDoncaster 3108
Phone: 9840 9700
Fax: 9840 9755
Email: mask@manningham.vic.gov.au
Web: www.manningham.vic.gov.au
Office hours: 9.30am – 5pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8.30 am – 4.30pm Wednesday and Friday

People Outdoors

People Outdoors is a community based non-profit organisation. We aim to provide "Adventure for All" through various types of programs to enable children, teenagers and adults with disabilities to participate in outdoor adventure programs and camping experiences. We supply trained volunteers (1:1 support care) for all individuals to attend camps and recreational activities along with a program leader who oversees the safety and running of the program.

In the January and July school holidays an "Adventure for All Camp" is run for people living in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne with an unpaid carer.

Eligibility: People aged 6 - 18 years.
Program Hours: Weekdays in school holidays.

Contact details:
Office Address: Suite 9, 950 Main Road, Eltham 3095
Phone: 9430 2950
Fax: 9431 1733
Email: peopleoutdoors@ auscamps.asn.au
Web: www.peopleoutdoors.org.au
Office hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Villa Maria - After School and Vacation Care Program

Outer Encounters is an After School and Vacation Care Program which offers an exciting range of recreation and centre based programs for school aged children and teenagers with a disability, living in the Outer Eastern Region of Melbourne.

Working in partnership with Mt Evelyn Special Development School, Villa Maria receives funding from the Australian Government to operate the program which is based at Mt Evelyn.

Activities are age appropriate, fun and challenging, and provide great opportunities to make new friends and explore a variety of activities. Our staff are experienced, enthusiastic, friendly and understanding. We enjoy having fun on our programs, helping participants develop new skills, gain independence, explore and embrace new activities, celebrate achievements and positively engage with peers in the community.

Eligibility: School aged children and teenagers living in the Outer Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.
Program Hours:
• After school: 3.00pm - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Vacation Care: one week of each school holidays 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Contact details:
Office Address: 535-537 High Street Road, Mount Waverley 3149
Phone: 9736 1476 or 9809 6823
Fax: 9803 0800
Email: respite.services@ villamaria.com.au
Web: www.villamaria.com.au
Office hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Villa Maria – Flexible Respite Program   !

Flexible Respite offers an exciting range of recreational and camping programs for children and adolescents with a disability. The program offers a range of fun and challenging activities that provide great opportunities to make new friends in a safe and supported environment.

Eligibility: People aged 6 - 18 years living in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.
Program Hours:

• During school holidays - Monday to Friday.

• During school term – Saturday and occasional Sundays

Office Address: 535 - 537 High Street Road, Mt Waverley 3149
Phone: 9809 6823
Fax: 9803 0800
Email: respite.services@ villamaria.com.au
Web: www.villamaria.com.au
Office hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Villa Maria – Great Break Program   !

The Great Break Holiday Program provides an opportunity to make lasting friendships, have fun, get involved in the community and develop independence skills, by participating in an exciting range of recreation programs for adolescents with a disability. Activities are age appropriate, fun and challenging, and provide great opportunities to make new friends and explore a variety of activities.

Eligibility: People aged 12 - 18 years living in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Melbourne.
Program Hours: school holidays
 

Contact details:
Office Address: 535 - 537 High Street Road, Mt Waverley 3149
Phone: 9809 6823
Fax: 9803 0800
Email: respite.services@ villamaria.com.au
Web: www.villamaria.com.au
Office hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday