Events

Secondary School Camp, September 2024

Guide Dogs Victoria invites secondary school-aged children to our very first Secondary School-aged Mobility Program in our brand-new, world leading accessible residential training facility. 

This overnight program is designed to be broad and introduce a wide range of fun and challenging experiences including music, arts and entertainment. Participants will be encouraged to take a proactive role in helping design and develop the program. 

Children with low vision or blindness can try a variety of accessible and engaging activities with the support of Guide Dogs Orientation and Mobility and Occupational Therapy staff and special guests. Participants are guaranteed support and a positive experience by developing skills and friendships in this fun and social environment. 

Activities include: 

• Fun group activities and games. 

• Travelling on the Melbourne public transport system and learning travel skills in the city. 

• Learning about how to enjoy and create music. 

• Learning how to identify whether arts and entertainment shows and venues are accessible. 

• Engaging in meal preparation activities by trying different equipment that makes food preparation more accessible, fun and engaging. 

• Developing skills to negotiate new environments, like community venues, and managing personal equipment and belongings. 

Date: Monday 23 September (10 am start) to Wednesday 25 September (3 pm finish) 

Location: Guide Dogs Victoria Kew Campus, 2-6 Chandler Highway, Kew 3101 

Cost: $2,880 

For students with a NDIS plan, the estimated cost is $2,880. NDIS funding covers the service delivery of Orientation and Mobility and Occupational Therapy skills during the program and does not cover meals, accommodation or overnight costs. These additional costs are covered thanks to the support we receive from Perpetual – IMPACT Philanthropy. 

Programs and camps can be funded under different line items. When applying to attend you will be asked to confirm how you will pay. 

Innovative Community Participation

NDIS reference number: 04_210_0125_6_1 

Unit cost item, specific to the program. 

Community Participation Activities

NDIS reference number 09_011_0125_6-3 

Unit cost item, specific to the program. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Team on 1800 804 805 or Luke Price at lukep@guidedogsvictoria.com.au 

Important: 

Applicants who are successful in securing a position for the September program must attend an online Zoom meeting prior to the camp, to help decide and organise activities together as a group. 

The meeting will be held on the evening of Wednesday 4 September from 5 pm to 6 pm. A link to join the meeting will be sent out closer to the date. 

Please RSVP by no later than Friday 23 August.