Events

SENSE-ational Adventures Children’s Camp

We are thrilled to invite children with low vision or blindness to our SENSE-ational Adventures Camp in July!

Get ready for a fun-filled, adventurous camp designed to build confidence, independence, and essential Orientation & Mobility (O&M) and Occupational Therapy (OT) skills – all while making new friends!

Camp highlights:

• Explore the senses through hands-on, engaging activities
• Practice safe travel skills, including use of public transport
• Discover how technology can support independence
• Build social and conversation skills
• Make new friends and enjoy group activities
• Try our accessible tools in fun meal prep sessions

Don’t miss this excited opportunity to grow, learn, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment.

When: From 10 am Monday 7 July to 3 pm Wednesday 9 July 2025

Where: Residential Wing – Guide Dogs Victoria, 2-6 Chandler Highway, Kew VIC 3101

Cost: $2,880

Register: To apply, please register your interest by Friday 5 June via the online booking link. Please note, placing an EOI does not guarantee attendance.

Cost includes therapy service at a 1:2 ratio delivered by O&M’s, OT’s and Support Workers. Activities and meal costs are covered by Guide Dogs Victoria philanthropy funding. Programs and Camps can be funded under a number of different line items within a NDIS plan. When applying to attend you will be asked to confirm how you will pay.

1. Innovative Community Participation NDIS reference number: 04_210_0125_6_1 Unit cost item, specific to the program.
2. Community Participation Activities NDIS reference number 09_011_0125_6-3 Unit cost item, specific to the program.

Want to attend but not interested in staying overnight on Campus? Not a problem, you can join us as a day camper and still enjoy the fun!

If you have any questions, please contact our friendly Customer Service Team on 1800 804 805 or Simon McDonald-Kerr via email on simonm@guidedogsvictoria.com.au.