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Weekdays
Interchange Illawarra’s Weekdays Program runs during the week and includes heaps of fun activities and outings. In September and October we’re doing some great activities including bushwalking, HARS Tarmac Day, day trips, making pressed flowers, arts and craft, cooking program and ten pin bowling.
We are super flexible and you can simply book in for the activities that you are interested in. If you would like more information please email socialsupport@interchangeillawarra.org or call our office on 4227 1079.
- November and December: Click here for a printable flyer.
- January and February 2024: Coming soon!
Nightlife Social
Enjoy Thursday and Friday nights out with friends! Our program includes outings like dinner at a local clubs, ten pin bowling and the DanceAbility disco.
If you would like more information please email socialsupport@interchangeillawarra.org or call our office on 4227 1079.
- November and December: Click here for the Nightlife Social flyer.
- January and February 2024: Coming soon!
Friday Night Social Support Group Activities – Kiama
Enjoy Friday nights out with friends! Interchange Illawarra runs fun social groups on Friday evenings from 6pm-9pm at Kiama.
Our program includes outings like dinner at a local club, ten pin bowling and twilight walks near Lake Illawarra.
If you would like more information please email socialsupport@interchangeillawarra.org or call our office on 4227 1079.
- November and December: Click here for the Kiama flyer.
- January and February 2024: Coming soon!
Saturday Social Support Group Activities – Wollongong and Lake Illawarra
Interchange Illawarra offers several Saturday Social Support Groups that operate on Saturdays at Lake Illawarra and Wollongong.
The program includes outings like visit to the cinema, ten pin bowling, picnic train, a Christmas party and much more.
If you would like more information please email socialsupport@interchangeillawarra.org or call our office on 4227 1079.
- November and December: Click here for Wollongong flyer and here for the Lake Illawarra flyer.
- January and February 2024: Coming soon!
Weekends Away – Wollongong
Interchange Illawarra host regular Weekends Away (they are run as separate boys and girls weekends) based in Wollongong.
Interchange Illawarra Weekends Away offer short term accommodation to participants, with a group of their friends from the Social Support program.
Weekends Away give participants a chance to increase their indepedence, practice their daily living skills, spend time away from their primary carers and maintain their informal supports.
A usual Interchange Illawarra Weekend Away could look like this:
• Friday evening: Visit a local pub or club for dinner, some music and dancing.
• Saturday 10am-3pm: Join one of the Social Support group activities.
• Saturday evening: Help cook dinner if that’s your thing, then settle in for a movie night.
• Sunday morning: the group decides on an outing e.g. Sunday markets, a
scenic drive, cinema etc.
If you would like more information about our Weekends Away please email socialsupport@interchangeillawarra.org or call our office on 4227 1079.
Weekends Away – Kemira
Interchange Illawarra Kemira Weekends Away offer short term accommodation to participants at Kemira House, Kanahooka, with a group of their friends from the Social Support program.
Kemira Weekends Away give participants a chance to increase their independence, practice their daily living skills, spend time away from their primary carers and maintain their informal supports.
The Kemira Weekends Away generally include dinner at a local club, several outings and some craft or cooking activities.
If you would like more information about the Kemira Weekends Away please email socialsupport@interchangeillawarra.org or call our office on 4227 1079.
Short Holidays
Interchange Illawarra offer short holidays to participants from our Social Support Groups.
We have some some amazing, fun locations booked in for 2024 including a snow trip, cruise, farm stay, Phillip Island and New Zealand.
If you would like more information about our short holidays click here.
Interchange Illawarra’s Social Support Programs are designed for people with an NDIS plan and low to moderate support needs. If you would like more information about these programs please email info@interchangeillawarra.org or call our office on 4227 1079.
Did you know that you may be able to use some of your NDIS core support budget to attend Social Support group activities?
Social activities can assist with your health and wellbeing, improve your social skills and help you meet new friends. They are key to the NDIS achieving its objective to support people with a disability to achieve independence which includes social and economic participation in the community.
Call us on 02 4227 1079 or email socialsupport@interchangeillawarra.org to enquire if our Social Support groups are right for you.
