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Beyond Borders July 2019 - June 2020 Travel Supported small group adventures for people with disability
“ Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit, when there are footprints on “ the moon - Paul Brandt 2 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 3
Table of Contents p6 p10 p18 NDIS & what our p8 Supported small p12 p16 Melbourne travellers have to say Holiday your Way group adventures Inclusions Calendar + Mt Bulla p19 p21 p23 Townsville + p20 Adelaide - Darwin p22 Stradbroke Island + p24 Gympie Music Muster Gold Coast on The Ghan Whitsundays Cruise Sunshine Coast Stradbroke Island p28 p30 p25 p26 Byron Bay in March p29 Beyond - Future p31 Music festival month New Zealand Noosa in June Canberra + Sydney destinations FAQ’s 4 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 5
“Travelling with UnitingCare is one of my favourite things to do” “I met a lot of new friends, achieved my Beyond Borders goal of seeing race car driving in real life and “I go on these holidays would definitely every year and enjoy Travel & the NDIS attend another meeting new friends. holiday.” I have been attending holidays for at least 10 years – they are a fantastic team of people to go on holiday with.” Beyond Borders Travel is part of UnitingCare, a registered provider under the NDIS. That means About UnitingCare. we can provide a wide range of services and Helping you live life in all its fullness. supports funded by the NDIS. Every day in the community, we engage with Any of the support you require to go on holidays people from all walks of life to support them or supported small-group adventures can to live life in all its fullness. We deliver skilled, typically be funded by the NDIS out of your evidence-based interventions for those facing core support budget under daily activities and adversity, and utilise our reach and vision to social and community participation. The cost confront injustice. We are leaders in crisis of support varies depending on the destination, response, the protection of vulnerable children, the duration of the trip and the support needs of financial resilience and family wellbeing. We each individual. The standard support ratio is meet people where they are and walk alongside 1:4, but 1:1 support is also offered. them to achieve positive change and growth. Right across Queensland, UnitingCare supports “I have been to lots of The out-of-pocket expenses are the costs that thousands of people living with a disability in Country Music festivals would be incurred by anyone going on holiday, redefining what’s possible in their lives. now and I love the live such as transportation (like car travel, flights or music. I also really like rail), meals, accommodation and sightseeing. UnitingCare also provides aged care, disability the food and I can get supports, health care and crisis response in new CD’s of my favourite Talk to us to see how you can maximise your Queensland through Blue Care, Lifeline, The singers to add to my NDIS budget to pay for supported small-group Wesley Hospital, St Andrew’s War Memorial collection” adventures through our flexible funding options. Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital and St You may be able to draw from other line items Stephen’s Hospital. And we provide community, to fund more of your trip through your plan and aged care, disability and mental health support reduce your out-of-pocket expense. in the Northern Territory through ARRCS. 6 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 7
That place you’ve been dreaming of... we can get you there. We want to make the world barrier free for the people we support. Would you like one of our trained support staff to accompany you or help you with creating an accessible itinerary? Well that is our speciality – give our team a call and chat to us about where you want to go, and let us help you holiday your way. 8 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 9
Supported small group adventures Darwin ● ● Townsville ● Whitsundays ● Alice Springs Gympie ● ● Noosa ● Sunshine Coast ● Brisbane Gold Coast ● ● Stradbroke Island ● Byron Bay Tamworth ● Parkes ● ● Sydney ● Adelaide Canberra ● ● Mt Buller Explore your backyard ● Melbourne New ● Choose from an exciting range of small group adventures Zealand to destinations right here in Australia. From the tropical North of the country to the snowy alps in the South, you’ll find a holiday to get excited about. So whether you fancy a relaxing beach escape, want to explore the sights and sounds of the city or travel across the outback by train, Beyond Borders has a holiday to suit you. 10 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 11
All-inclusive holidays Beyond Borders Travel adventures are inclusive of accommodation, transport, major meals, sightseeing and activities Accommodation & Transportation Our prices include all accommodation and transportation costs. Food Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included in our pricing, and we offer a wide variety of choice that caters SYDN EY for all dietary and ANE BRISB nutritional needs. 12 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 13
Sightseeing and activities Our adventures include fun activities and sightseeing, so you have the opportunity to explore the destination and take in all it has to offer. FRI FRI Festivals TOWN AUDITORIUM FRIDAY EVE FRIDAY 16 6 AFRIDAY 16 AUG DAY D AY UM PRI R IP.M. EVE FRIDAY EVE at 8.00 CE O PRICE 16 A$10 I T M. at 8 $ 1 0at 8.00 LIVE MUSIC A U D CONCERT 0P . 8.0 .00 N UGAUG SPECIAL a t EVENT W VE RT TO CE E P. MP.M. D AY Join us at one of the many FRI ON NT UG C . ROWS3I CSEAT E12 festivals we attend throughout U L EV E M CIA 2 the year including Gympie Music LIV SPE EA T1 1 3S AY Muster, Vivid Festival, Elvis R O W RID Festival, Cooly Rocks On Festival, F Tamworth Country Music Festival and Ability Festival. 14 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 15
Calendar 2019-20 Adventures to get excited about JULY 2019 AUGUST 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019 OCTOBER 2019 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MARCH 2020 APRIL 2020 MAY 2020 JUNE 2020 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 31 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 Winter Spring Summer Autumn Melbourne & Mt Bulla Gold Coast GC600 Parkes – Elvis Festival Byron Bay 17 – 21 July 25 – 28 October 7 – 14 January 2020 16 – 19 March 2020 Townsville & Magnetic Island Adelaide to Darwin on board The Ghan Tamworth Country Music Festival Canberra & Sydney 5 – 10 August 2 – 7 November 16 – 28 January 2020 29 Apr – 6 May 2020 Gympie Music Muster Whitsundays Cruise New Zealand Noosa 22 – 25 August 12 – 16 November 18 Feb – 6 March 2020 15 – 17 June 2020 Stradbroke Island + Ladies Pamper Getaway DEF - Definite 25 – 30 November | 2 – 4 December Departure 16 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 17
Winter Adventures Winter Trains, tropics Wonderland and Cowboys MELBOURNE TOWNSVILLE August July 17 - 21 JULY 5 - 10 AUGUST If you have always wanted to spend a day building a snowman, throwing This adventure includes the biggest NRL game of the season, the Broncos Gympie snowballs and tobogganing then this is the trip for you. Amazing Mt Buller take on the Cowboys. Plus you get to enjoy a round trip overnight train Music Muster snow fields in Victoria are just a day journey on the Spirit Of Queensland trip away from Melbourne so get your and a day trip to Magnetic Island GYMPIE winter woollies out and come join us. where you will be immersed in all things tropical in the heart of the 22 - 25 AUGUST 4 Nights stunning Great Barrier Reef. Dust off your toe-tapping cowboy • Neighbours tour boots, this holiday will satisfy any 5 Nights • Mt Buller snow day music lover. With live action all day • Broncos Vs Cowboys NRL match • Puffing Billy steam train on the main stage, tasty eats and • Magnetic Island great merchandise. • Melbourne Street Art walking tour • Train trip to Townsville and back $2100 per person + $1350 support • Koala Sanctuary 3 Nights Roundtrip airfare included • Reef HQ Aquarium • Enjoy the annual Gympie music muster $1500 per person + $1400 support • Live music & fun festival atmosphere • Ginger Factory $950 per person + $950 support 18 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 19
Spring, the perfect time to explore Gold Coast 600 The Glorious V8 Supercars Ghan GOLD COAST ADELAIDE – DARWIN November October 25 - 28 OCTOBER 2 - 7 NOVEMBER From the bottom right to the very top, Your GC600 experience awaits, this train journey will take us through the with some of the best looking high robust red centre of Australia. Along the performance V8 Supercars on show. way you will get see an outback sunrise, The Hot Wheels Stunt Team will show spend an afternoon at the Alice Springs you their dangerous and spectacular Desert Park and a morning in the town motorbike stunts. The Motor Cross of Katherine where we will get a uniquely stars will impress you with their Aussie outback experience. Enjoy two adrenalin pumping aerial antics, plus nights in Darwin to wrap things up with the Stadium Super Trucks and Super a visit to Crocosaurus Cove. Ute’s will rev-up a loud show. 5 Nights 3 Nights • Outback sunrise • Rev-heads start your engines – • Gold Class on The Ghan for 2 nights your ears will be ringing for days • 1 night in Adelaide • Pit-lane walk • 2 nights in Darwin • Check out the views of Surfers Paradise from the SkyPoint Tower • Crocosaurus Cove observation deck • Excursions in Alice Springs and Katherine $850 per person plus $850 support • Royal Flying Doctors Service - Darwin base $3460 per person + $3440 support. Roundtrip airfare included. 20 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 21
Relaxing cruise Girls summer fun – will you choose around the Whitsundays to rough it or get pampered? WHITSUNDAYS STRADBROKE IS. SUNSHINE COAST November Nov-Dec 12 - 16 NOVEMBER 25 - 27 NOVEMBER 2 - 4 DECEMBER Cruisers will love this relaxing cruise Join the boys camping on Ladies Sunshine Coast pamper package around the beautiful Whitsunday Stradbroke Island for 2 nights Islands on-board the Pacific Dawn. You will enjoy a visit to the local day-spa You will get to check out Airlie Beach, Do you want to go camping with the where we will get our nails done and get a charming tourist town nestled at the boys this summer? Come and set up pampered. Relax by the beach listening southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. a tent at Minjerribah camp grounds, to the waves and build sand castles in located on Amity Point, North beautiful Caloundra this summer. Stradbroke Island. This spot is home 4 Nights to a local pod of dolphins, a family of 2 Nights • Visits Airlie Beach wild koalas and thousands of soldier • Manicure & Pedicure • Ship includes a waterpark with crabs so there will be lots to do while slides and an adventure park you rough-it. • Hotel accommodation • Live entertainment and casino on • Australia Zoo board 2 Nights $700 per person • 4WD Truck to cruise up the beach Cruise prices change daily – + $550 support • Ferry ride call for a quote! • Brown lake plus $950 support • All-terrain wheelchair $550 per person + $550 support 22 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 23
Summer fun Camping on Stradbroke Music Festival Island – boys summer fun Month STRADBROKE IS. PARKES NSW TAMWORTH NSW Nov-Dec January 25 - 30 NOVEMBER 7 - 14 JANUARY 16 - 28 JANUARY Located on Amity Point, North Elvis Festival Tamworth Country Stradbroke Island, Minjerribah camp Elvis lovers this is the trip you don’t Music Festival grounds is home to a local pod of dolphins, a family of wild koalas and want to miss. You will get to dress You get to choose to either come for thousands of soldier crabs so there will up and celebrate the birthday of the the beginning or the final week of the be lots to do while you rough-it. Mark’s King of rock n roll in style surrounded festival… or why not join us for the full accessible 4WD truck will get you access by Elvis impersonators and live two weeks! Get your singing voices and to remote parts of the island where you entertainment. square dancing moves warmed up for can catch pipi’s and go fishing. Plus the this one. Tamworth always puts on a all-terrain wheelchair will be there for 7 Nights show for their annual CMF – this town rides along the beach. in northern NSW comes alive for this • Overnight drive to and from Parkes festive fortnight of golden guitars and • 4WD Truck to cruise up the beach • Dubbo Zoo country music. • Ferry ride • Parkes Observatory • Overnight drive to and from Tamworth • Fishing via Toowoomba for pick-up & drop-off $1400 + $2100 support • Campfire • The country music capital of Australia • Brown Lake • Tamworth Marsupial Park • All-terrain wheelchair Week 1 3 Nights 27 – 30 November 6 Nights 16 – 22 January $1400 + $2100 support $750 + $750 support Week 2 5 Nights 25 – 30 November 7 Nights 21 – 28 January $1000 + $1000 support $1500 + $2200 support 24 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 25
Explore New Zealand! CLASSIC PANORAMA NORTHERN DISCOVERY TRANZALPINE February 18 FEBRUARY – 6 MARCH 18 – 25 FEBRUARY DISCOVERY 26 FEBRUARY – 6 MARCH North & South Islands New Zealand - North Island Have you been dreaming of exploring You will be immersed in the rich culture New Zealand - South Island the wonders of gorgeous New Zealand? of the North Island when you check out Come and discover the North and South the historic treaty grounds of Waitangi The South Island is the adventure capital Island with the Classic Panorama. Or in the Bay of Islands. You’ll also visit an of the Southern Hemisphere so this trip you can choose to explore just one authentic Maori Village and thermal mud will suit you adrenalin junkies. Plus this of the islands with our single-island pools in Rotorua, plus enjoy a traditional part of New Zealand has some of the options. You will enjoy all of the Maori performance and a Hangi feast for most stunning sights with glaciers, fiords attractions and inclusions of the North dinner. and national parks. During this journey Island and South Island adventures you will get to explore by train, boat detailed on these pages. 7 Nights and coach. • Cape Brett Scenic cruise 9 Nights 17 nights • Auckland Sky Tower $4206 + $11,547 support • Milford Sound scenic cruise Roundtrip airfare included • Agrodome Farm Show • Tranzalpine train journey • Rainbow Springs Park • Walter Peak dinner cruise • Skyline Gondola • Larnach Castle • Huka Falls • West Coast Glacier region $2942 + $4842 support • Fiordland National Park Roundtrip airfare included • Mount Cook National Park $3320 + $6084 support Roundtrip airfare included 26 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 27
Autumn & Winter Escapes Explore Capital City Northern NSW Getaway BYRON BAY NOOSA CANBERRA & SYDNEY June April March 16 – 19 MARCH SUNSHINE COAST 29 APRIL – 6 MAY 15 – 17 JUNE This adventure will take you to some You can choose between Canberra or Sydney. of the best parts of Northern NSW including the biggest small-town of This is the perfect little two night Canberra 29 April - 2 May Mullumbimby, the coastal town of getaway packed with all the best bits 3 nights Lennox Head and of course beautiful of South-east Queensland. You will be • Botanic Gardens Byron Bay. Enjoy fish & chips on the staying on the Noosa River with time • Parliament House beach of this iconic tourist town, shop to shop, swim, fish and play with our friends under the sea. • The Australian Mint and people watch to your hearts content. • War Memorial 2 Nights • Various international consulates 3 Nights • Visit the Eumundi Markets $500 + $1900 support • Visit the Lighthouse on • Enjoy a BBQ Lunch, go fishing and Roundtrip airfare included the most easterly point explore the Noosa River on board a of Australia barge boat Sydney 2 May - 6 May 4 nights • Lake Ainsworth • Sealife Aquarium • Currumbin Wildlife • Home & Away set tour Sanctuary $250 + $1250 support • Taronga Zoo • Darling Harbour If you are having trouble picking between $300 + $1400 support Canberra or Sydney why not do both and make • Hyde Park it a 7 night adventure. • Circular Quay, The Rocks Catch the included train between these two • The Blue Mountains awesome capital cities. $500 + $2400 support $750 deposit + $3700 support Roundtrip airfare included Roundtrip airfare included 28 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 29
...and FAQ’s Q&A FAQ’s about our a broad range of complex needs. supported small beyond group adventures 7. WILL I HAVE SOMEONE TO HELP ME 1. I HAVE ALWAYS WITH MY PERSONAL WANTED TO TRAVEL, CARE REQUIREMENTS? IS BEYOND BORDERS TRAVEL GOING TO BE Yes. We allocate rooms Future destinations FAQ’s about 5. CAN YOU SUPPORT ABLE TO MAKE THAT based on peoples personal care needs. If ME IF I NEED TO HAPPEN? bespoke travel TRAVEL FOR PERSONAL you have high personal Yes. We offer a range AUGUST with us – the REASONS? of local short-stays for care needs we can also offer 1:1 support. answer is always Yes, whatever reason you people who are new to Gympie YES are travelling, our highly skilled team can support the program so you can see what its all about 8. DO I HAVE TO LIVE IN Music 1. CAN I CHOOSE you. if it is your first time BRISBANE? travelling. You can also No, we have travellers Muster TO BRING MY OWN SUPPORT? 6. CAN YOU SUPPORT bring your own support. who join our holidays ME IF I WANT TO TAKE A from all over Australia. YES, we can customize HOLIDAY SOMEWHERE 2. WHAT RATIO OF a holiday where you WITH MY FAMILY OR SUPPORT CAN I 9. DO I HAVE TO HAVE bring your own support. FRIENDS? EXPECT FROM BEYOND A DISABILITY TO GO We can also provide the BORDERS TRAVEL? ON A HOLIDAY WITH Yes, if you are travelling support for you as its BEYOND BORDERS? JULY NOVEMBER your holiday, your way. with your family we can support you in the We provide support based on a 1:4 support No, there are no destination. You don’t ratio but 1:1 support eligibility criteria. We Central Pacific Island 2. CAN YOU PROVIDE A SUPPORT WORKER have to miss out on the is also available upon have travellers who work important moment of Australia Cruise on the THAT CAN DRIVE the people closest to request. and live independently, as well as people who are ME AROUND ON MY Pacific HOLIDAY? you, whether you are attending a wedding or 3. WILL I MEET OTHER PEOPLE ON MY TRIP? in aged care. Explorer Yes, our support team can bring one of the graduation we can be there for you. Yes, our supported small 10. CAN I BRING MY group adventures provide ASSISTANCE DOG ON vans from our fleet if an opportunity for people MY HOLIDAY? you’re planning to travel 7. CAN YOU PROVIDE to make new friends. Yes. It may depend on the locally to the South East ME WITH A SUPPORT SEPTEMBER Queensland region. WORKER THAT HAS 4. CAN I CHOOSE destination but we can make this work for you. EXPERIENCE IN Disneyland 3. CAN YOU HELP ME SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH MY UNIQUE TO BRING MY OWN SUPPORT? 11. WILL YOU BE California DEVELOP AN ITINERARY THAT IS ACCESSIBLE REQUIREMENTS? Yes, you can bring either a support worker, and ABLE TO CATER TO MY DIETARY USA AND SUITS MY NEEDS? Yes, our team have a varied range of friend or family member. REQUIREMENTS? Yes, once we have an Give us a call to enquire Yes, we cater to all experience so once understanding if your about how we can do this. dietary requirements and we understand your needs we can design an food allergies. Healthy individual needs we can itinerary to match you, make sure you get the 5. WHAT IF I WANT TO options are always its your holiday, support that best suits GO SOMEWHERE THAT encouraged and sugary your way. you. YOU DON’T OFFER IN drinks are avoided. YOUR SMALL GROUP 4. CAN YOU MEET ME 8. WHAT IS THE NDIS? ADVENTURES? 12. WILL YOU HELP AT BRISBANE AIRPORT We can custom design an WITH ADMINISTERING The National Disability IF I WANT TO VISIT THIS itinerary for you so you MEDICATION AND Insurance Scheme AREA? can experience the world HELP ME PREVENT OCTOBER Yes, we can meet you (NDIS) is the new system through which people beyond your borders. ANY ALLERGIC and drive you to where with disability can access REACTIONS? GC600 you need to go. We support and government 6. CAN I COME ON A Yes, our support team are DECEMBER can help with booking accommodation, funding. Its designed to provide you with greater HOLIDAY IF I HAVE COMPLEX NEEDS? trained in administering Epipens, insulin and Camping sightseeing any anything else you want to choice and control over the supports you receive Yes, we have people in our team that specialise a varied range of medications as well as experience. and who provides them. in supporting people with peg feeding. Image Credits: Tourism & Events Qld, Destination NSW, Visit Victoria, Tourism NT, Tourism Australia. Disclaimer: All holidays are subject to availability. All Holidays are subject to minimum numbers excluding guaranteed departures 30 NDIS Registered Provider 07 3867 2518 | holidays@uccommunity.org.au | unitingcareqld.com.au/holidays 31
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