Our short holidays are so much fun! We offer a variety of holiday destinations so there’s sure to be something you like. We’ve visited the Sunshine Coast, Tasmania, Gold Coast, Cairns, travelled the Great Ocean Road and floated along the Hawkesbury River in a houseboat. The upcoming holidays include Christchurch in New Zealand, Phillip Island, Thredbo and a Food Fest Cruise.
At each location we offer a selection of options to participants and let the group choose what they would like to do. We do not schedule every minute of every day, instead we are responsive and flexible.
Support is provided by experienced disability support workers who are in many cases already familiar to the participants from other Interchange Illawarra group activities or previous holidays. Where possible we book houses or serviced apartments rather than hotel rooms and our support workers try their best to ensure that participants have a great time with their friends and get the most out of their holiday.
For more information about our Social Support Short Holidays, or to find out if they are the right fit for you, please contact our office on info@interchangeillawarra.org or call 4227 1079.
Check out some of the previous Interchange Illawarra holidays below.
Four Interchange Illawarra participants had an amazing time on their Sydney City Adventure Short Holiday with Support Workers Sue and Anne.
Highlights included seeing the musical, Grease, visiting the Aquarium, a ferry ride to Manly, wandering around Darling Harbour, visiting the Hazelhurst Arts Centre, and swimming in the hotel pool.
The group enjoyed lots of meals out including a visit to Chinatown and dinner at Macchiato’s Italian Restaurant.
Wow, what a great time was had by Interchange Illawarra participants at their recent Short Holiday at Morvern Valley Farm Stay with Support Workers, Anne, Cathryn and Sue.
A highlight of the Short Holiday included collecting eggs each morning and then cooking them and making friends with the many animals on the farm including the huge, and slobbery dog, Buddy.
The group visited many local places of interest including Old Ranelagh House House, the Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame, Moss Vale Aquatic Centre, Mittagong Lake Alexandra walk, Fitzroy Falls and the Robertson Cheese Factory Shop. They also checked out a vintage diesel train, were invited to look at model trains in the Men’s Shed in Robertson and enjoyed many meals out at local clubs and pubs.
Six Interchange Illawarra participants recently had an amazing holiday on the Sunshine Coast with Support Workers, Anne and Sue.
They visited the famous Australia Zoo, the Ginger Factory, had a ride in (and drive of) the Aquaduck, enjoyed many swims in the pool, dinners out and celebrated Ray’s birthday too.
Five Interchange Illawarra Social Support participants recently enjoyed a fun filled holiday on a Hawkesbury houseboat with Support Workers, Kade and Sophie.
After driving to Wisemans Ferry, the group explored the Hawkesbury and Colo River in their Houseboat with plenty of swimming and fishing throughout the day. The night time routine included some disco dancing and lots of board games. The group also visited Canoelands Fruit Orchard where they got to pick their own apples.
In September 2023, six Interchange Illawarra Social Support participants enjoyed an amazing holiday in Tasmania with Support Workers, Anne and Astrid.
After flying to Hobart, Tasmania, the group settled into their holiday house. While on their short holiday they visited the Cascade Brewery, Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens, Mt. Wellington, the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site, The Lavender Farm, Mt. Nelson, the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo and much more!
Four Interchange participants celebrated Christmas in July with a long weekend at the historic Robertson Hotel.
The weekend included a special Christmas in July Dinner with live music on the Saturday Night, a visit to Illawarra Fly Walk and many other local attractions.
In April 2023, six Interchange Illawarra participants enjoyed a short holiday in the historic Beechworth region in Victoria, with support workers Anne and Toni.
The group stayed in a holiday house and visited the Old Gaol, Courthouse, Telegraph Station, Burke and Wills Museum, the Ned Kelly Museum and homestead and the famous Ettamogah Pub.
Five Interchange Illawarra Social Support participants recently a fun filled holiday in Cairns in June 2023 with Support Workers Kade and Sophie.
The group visited the Night Markets, Hartley’s Crocodile Farm, the aquarium and then took a boat to Green Island, and did some shopping! Best of all they had fun hanging out with their friends.
Four Interchange Illawarra Social Support participants enjoyed a fun filled holiday in Victoria in March 2023. The group visited Melbourne Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Geelong, Split Point Lighthouse, Lorne Pier, Wye River and Bells Beach. Plus they had fun hanging out with their friends and support workers, Kade and Sophie.
Lots of holiday fun was had at The Entrance, NSW, by six of the Interchange Illawarra Social Support participants in February 2023. The group visited the Amazement Farm and Fun park, swam in the resort pool, enjoyed meals out and a bbq, and visited Norah Heads Lighthouse. Some participants even got up close and personal with a snake! Best of all they had fun hanging out with their friends and support workers, Anne and Sue.
Six Interchange Illawarra Social Support participants enjoyed an amazing holiday on the Gold Coast in November 2022. The group visited local theme parks, swam in the resort pool, enjoyed meals out and shopped at the night markets. Best of all they had fun hanging out with their friends and support workers, Kade and Sophie.
Interchange Illawarra Short Holidays are a great way to explore Australia in a relaxed, supported environment.