Get into it!
Autumn School Holiday Program
MONDAY 30 MARCH
& TUESDAY 7 APRIL
ACN 108 025 207
ABN 57 108 025 207
ARTS FUN DAYS
Paint the day your favourite colours, red, blue or yellow. They will be colourful
days in the Garden Room @ Deaf Children Australia. Artist Liz Reed will inspire
children and offer advice on ways to develop their creative skills. After her
session, the kids will have the afternoon free to play.
MEET:
TIME:
COST:
AGE:
BYO:
Note:
TUESDAY 31 MARCH
Deaf Children Australia
10.00am – 3.00pm
$20 deaf / HOH participants. $25 others
5 – 17 years
Clothes for painting, refreshments and water bottle
Parking available onsite
IT’S A TREE ADVENTURE (BELGRAVE)
Go climb trees in the Dandenongs. This eco- adventure venue comprises five
tree-top obstacle and flying fox courses that weave through the sublime canopy
of Glen Harrow Heritage Gardens. It’s so awesome!
MEET: Tree Adventures, Old Monbulk Rd, Glen Harrow Gardens, Belgrave
TIME: 1.30 pm – 5.30pm
COST: $30 deaf / HOH participants. $35 others
AGE: 13 – 18 years
BYO: Packed lunch, water bottle and refreshments
TRAVEL ASSIST: Bus departs Deaf Children Australia @ 12.30pm
More information: www.treesadventure.com.au
WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL
DON BOSCO DROP IN
As your host, we promise an awesome activity morning for all the family and your
friends. Come along for trampolining, basketball, eight ball or table tennis and
hang out with new and old friends.
MEET: Don Bosco Centre, 715 Sydney Road, Brunswick (Melways 29 H6)
TIME: 10.30am – 1.00pm
COST:$10
AGE: 5 – 17 years
BYO: Snacks and water bottle
TRAVEL ASSIST: Bus departs Deaf Children Australia,
597 St Kilda Road, Melbourne @ 9.30 am. (Limited seats).
Getting there by public transport :
Click onto http://ptv.vic.gov.au
Deaf Children Australia
597 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3004
PO Box 6466, St Kilda Road Central, Melbourne, Victoria 8008 | ACN 108 025 207 | ABN 57 108 025 207
Helpline 1800 645 916 | Fax 03 9525 2595 | [email protected] | www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/events
Autumn School Holiday Program
WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL
TENNIS: IT’S ACE
Playing tennis is great fun for all ages. On the day, coaching lessons will be
available for all standards - beginners to competition players. It’s a sporting
opportunity to have fun, develop your court play and meet other families.
MEET:
TIME:
COST:
AGE:
BYO:
WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL
Tennis World, Albert Reserve, St Kilda Road
1.30pm – 4.00 pm
$15 deaf / HOH participants. $20 others
7 – 17 years
Refreshments and water bottle
GOLF: GIVE IT A GO (ALBERT PARK)
Get into the swing and improve all your golf skills including driving, pitching and
putting. In this clinic, your professional coach, Jamie McCallum will instruct on
ways to enjoy the game of golf more. This is a great opportunity.
MEET:
TIME:
COST:
AGE:
BYO:
NOTE:
WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL
Albert Park Driving Range, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park.
10.30 am – 1.30 pm
$25 deaf / HOH participants. $35 others
12 – 18 years
Water bottle and refreshments
More information: www.albertparkdrivingrange.com.au
TABLE TENNIS: GIVE IT A GO (ALBERT PARK)
It’s a smash!!! Table Tennis is an Olympic, Commonwealth Games and
Paralympic sport enjoyed by all ages. Come and play with your friends. It’s a
casual afternoon of fun and competition.
MEET:
TIME:
COST:
AGE:
BYO:
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, 1 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park
2.00 pm – 4.00pm
$10 deaf / HOH participants. $15 others
12 – 18 years
Water bottle and refreshments
Autumn School Holiday Program
THURSDAY 9 APRIL
VRROOM, GO KARTING @ ACE KARTS (ALBION)
Flag drops. Vroom Vroom. Ace Karts is Melbourne’s widest and safest outdoor
track. This is a fantastic opportunity for participants to get the thrill of go karting
with their friends.
VENUE:Ace Karts, 20 Carrington Drive, Albion
MEET: Deaf Children Australia at 12.30pm or email Recreation
for meeting time at Dandenong Station
TIME: 1.30 – 4.00pm
COST: $40 deaf / HOH participants. $55 others (Schumacher Package)
AGE: 8 – 18 years
BYO: Water bottle. Refreshments provided
TRAVEL ASSIST: Bus departs DCA @ 12.30pm. (Limited seats)
VISIT: https://acekarts.com.au
for directions and track information.
FRIDAY 10 APRIL
FUNFIELDS: MAKE IT A DAY (WHITTLESEA)
Get to Funfields, Victoria’s favourite fun park, for thrills a plenty and heaps of fun
for the whole family. Try the bumper boats, fast downhill toboggan, go karts,
water slides and much more.
MEET: Funfields Family Fun Park, 2365 Plenty Rd, Whittlesea (Mel 609 E30)
TIME: 11.00am – 4.00pm
COST: $ 30 deaf / HOH participants. $30 other children and adults
AGE: 12 – 18 years
BYO: Packed lunch and refreshments. Sausage sizzle is provided
(canteen available onsite)
TRAVEL ASSIST: Bus departs Deaf Children Australia, 597 St Kilda Road,
Melbourne @ 9.30 am. (Limited seats).
VISIT: www.funfields.com.au for minimum height restrictions
for the different park attractions.
SUNDAY 12 APRIL
A WILD DAY OUT – BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK
Join other deaf and hard of hearing children, young people and their families
for a wildlife experience. Ballarat Wildlife Park specialise in native Australian
animals and a wide variety of exotic reptiles from free roaming kangaroos, koalas,
wombats, Tasmanian devils, eagles, giant tortoises, crocodiles and alligators to a
large display of lizards and both venomous and non-venomous snakes. On the
day, you are invited participate in a guided tour at 11am and be in the audience
for the meet the keeper shows from 1.30pm-4.00pm. This is a great opportunity
for all families with deaf or hard of hearing children to share a social and fun
experience. See you there.
MEET: Ballarat Wildlife Park, Cnr York & Fussell Streets, Ballarat East
TIME: 10.30am – 4.00pm
COST: $15 (Adult) / $10 (ChIld)
CATERING: BYO picnic (Canteen available onsite)
RSVP: Thursday 26 March. More information and registration,
contact Pete Folan 03 9539 5348 (V) or
E: [email protected]
Autumn School Holiday Program
MORE ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY 15 MARCH, SUNDAY 19 APRIL & SUNDAY 24 MAY
FUN TENNIS DAYS @ BAXTER TENNIS CLUB
Playing tennis is great for all ages. Your fun tennis days
at Baxter Tennis Club will offer coaching lessons for all
standards. There will be match play as well for experienced
and competition players. It’s a sporting opportunity to have fun,
develop your skills and meet other kids and families. They will
be social days out for all the family along with deaf and hearing
players of all ages and abilities. This ‘ACE’ activity is made
possible with the support of Thrupp Tennis Services, Baxter
Tennis Club and Deaf Tennis Australia
MEET: Baxter Tennis Club. The club is located at Baxter
Park, South Frankston, corner of Frankston-Flinders and Sages
Road Baxter. (Take Somerville 15 Exit off the Peninsula Link
Freeway). Entrance is off Frankston – Flinders Road, Baxter
TIME: 10.00am – 1.00pm
COST: $45 for the 3 clinics or
$20 on the day per participant (Parents are free)
AGE: 7 years and up
BYO: BBQ sizzle & light refreshments available on the day.
NOTE: Remember to register and pay in advance
to guarantee your place in the coaching clinics
RSVP: Please text 0419 364349
by Monday 9 March.
TRAVEL ASSIST: Available from DCA to Baxter
CHILL OUT SATURDAYS
Do you want to hang out with young people your own age each
month? Do you want to do awesome activities like paintball,
movies, surfing and much more? Chill Out Saturdays would
involve meeting up at Deaf Children Australia, then heading out
to fantastic different venues
for fun afternoons.
Contact Recreation
E: [email protected]
to let us know if you want to join in.
Go to www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/events for recreation event information.
Autumn School Holiday Program
1 APRIL: Don Bosco
Drop In
1 APRIL:
Tennis Fun Day
7 APRIL:
Arts Play Day
8 APRIL:
Golf
8 APRIL:
Table Tennis
9 APRIL:
Vroom Go Karting
10 APRIL:
Fun Fields
12 APRIL:
Ballarat Wildlife Park
T2 – Baxter Tennis
Club Fun Days
$30
$10
$15
$20
$25
$10
$40
$30
$10
$45
Hearing friend
$25
$35
$10
$20
$25
$35
$15
$55
$30
$10
$45
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$40
-
-
-
$35
-
$55
$30
$15
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Adult
eg Smith
Jenny
17
Deaf
$10
$40
Fee payment confirms your participation in most activities.
No fee refunds after Friday 27 March, 2015.
TOTAL FEE
31 MARCH:
Tree Adventure
$20
FULL NAME
Deaf, HOH, Hearing
Child or Adult
Deaf or HOH Participant
Age U18 only
30 MARCH:
Arts Play Day
BOOKING FORM SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
$50
Total Payment
Enrolments close 5pm on Wednesday 25 March, 2015. No late enrolments will be accepted.
Please complete this enrolment form and mail with your payment (cheque or credit card accepted) to:
Recreation, Deaf Children Australia, PO Box 6466, St Kilda Road Central, Melbourne, 8008.
For additional recreation and holiday program information, please email [email protected] or phone 03 9539 5348 (V).
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Deaf Children Australia
597 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3004
PO Box 6466, St Kilda Road Central, Melbourne, Victoria 8008 | ACN 108 025 207 | ABN 57 108 025 207
Helpline 1800 645 916 | Fax 03 9525 2595 | [email protected] | www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/events