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Childrens Mobility Camps and Group Programs 2019

The Children’s Mobility Service is excited to offer a range of camps and group programs during 2019. Our group programs aim to offer Orientation and Mobility and Occupational Therapy training in a dynamic group setting which also provides children with vision loss and their families’ opportunities to socially engage with their peers.  

To assist families who are on NDIS and for those who will soon be on NDIS, pricing has been included based on February 2019 prices. Please note for those students who do not yet have an NDIS plan the cost will be covered by philanthropic funding. If you would like to discuss any aspects of our planned camp program please contact our customer service team on 1800 804 805. Detailed camp information for each of these programs will be emailed direct to your inbox.

All camp programs will provide students with the opportunity to develop a range of Orientation and Mobility and Occupational Therapy skills and practice these skills in a variety of different environments considerate of their age and skill ability. 

Current Camps Scheduled:

April Senior Camp 4 Day Program – Based in the historic town of Ballarat.

8^th – 11^th April 2019. A four-day camp for secondary school students with low vision or blindness. Details of this camp appear below. Please contact the customer service team ASAP to request an application pack.

Estimated NDIS cost: $1600

Supercharge Junior Camp 2 day camp program-Based at Guide Dogs Victoria’s Kew campus.

20^th and 21^st May 2019

This program is designed to meet the unique learning needs of a child who is blind or has very low vision. Students will participate in intensive sessions aimed at developing their independence in Orientation and Mobility and activities of daily living.  Suitable for primary school students.

Estimated NDIS cost: $1000

July Junior Camp 3 day program

1^st -3^rd July 2019 – Three day camp for primary school students with low vision or blindness based onsite at Guide Dogs Victoria in Kew. 

Estimated NDIS cost: $1400

Supercharge Senior Camp 3 day program – Based at Guide Dogs Victoria’s campus in Kew.

12^th -14^th August-This program is designed to meet the unique learning needs of a child who is blind or has very low vision. Students will participate in intensive sessions aimed at developing their independence in Orientation and Mobility and activities of daily living. Suitable for secondary school students.

Estimated NDIS cost: $1400

Family Camp- Based in the Melbourne CBD, Family accommodation provided.

30^th September to 2^nd October-This will be an opportunity for families to come together and increase their understanding of the skills required to support development of independent travel in the community and completion of daily living activities. It will also provide informal networking opportunities for families.  

Estimated NDIS cost: Cost is to be advised, please express your interest in this program ASAP by contacting our customer service team on 1800 804 805.