Tourists and Holiday News
RIDING AT NARNU FARM
FISHING ON YORKE PENINSULA
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR ALL MEMBERS!
HOLIDAYTIME ISSUE NO. 77
Bookings are now closed for Holidaytime No. 77.
This Holidaytime brochure includes holidays for July, August, September and October 2010.
Only financial members of Holiday Explorers receive a copy of Holidaytime and a booking form.
MEMBERSHIP 2010/2011
Membership renewal for existing members has now closed. Late membership renewals may enquire about 'vacancies' - phone 8331 2399.
New members: enquiries for membership are accepted at anytime. Refer to Membership & Conditions of Travel page.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
Holiday Explorers is aware that some carers may be restricted in the number or duration of holidays that they request due their financial circumstances. This may mean that only one holiday per year is booked, or only shorter holidays or day trips may be affordable.
Holiday Explorers receives funding from both the State and Commonwealth Governments to provide respite for carers of people with intellectual disability living in South Australia. Holiday Explorers uses holidays as a means of providing respite for carers AND valuable experiences and opportunities for the person with intellectual disability.
Families may be able to access financial assistance for the holiday fee (or part thereof) because Holiday Explorers is a respite service.
The following organisations may provide financial assistance. They have assisted other eligible families to access respite through Holiday Explorers in the past. Please note that each application for financial support is assessed individually and Holiday Explorers cannot guarantee that your application will be approved.
If you are interested in receiving further information about financial support please contact the organisations directly to discuss your individual circumstances. They will ask you about your needs and determine if they are able to assist. If your family member has received a holiday itinerary from Holiday Explorers have this information available to give to the organisation.
Carer Support and Respite Centre Inc - South and East Metropolitan area
Supports carers of people with a disability or who are ‘frail aged’ in the Southern and Eastern metropolitan area to access respite and information.
Southern Area: 8277
0333
Eastern Area: 8363 4455
24 hour Freecall: 1800 059 059
North & West Metropolitan Adelaide Commonwealth Carer Respite and Carelink Centre
Assists carers of people with a disability or who are ‘frail aged’ in the Northern and Western metropolitan area to access respite services and information.
Phone: 8340 7810
24 hour Freecall 1800 059 059
Wyatt Trust
A charitable trust that provides varied types of assistance including financial grants for respite to assist with carer respite needs not available from other services. A referral from a health or welfare professional is required, Holiday Explorers can assist with this.
Phone: 8224 0074
Disability SA
A State Government service which provides a range of services for people with disability and their families/carers.
Information, Enquiries and Referrals: 1300 786 117
Email: disabilityinfo@dfc.sa.gov.au
REGIONAL OFFICES
Hills / Mallee / Fleurieu
Mount Barker -
7424 7888
Murray Bridge - 8532 4503
Victor Harbor - 8552 0600
Kangaroo Island - 8553 4231
Mount Gambier - 8725
0388
Naracoorte - 8762 8160
Berri - 8582 2400
Kadina - 8821 2511
Port Pirie - 8632 4222
Angaston - 8563 8544
Clare - 8842 3744
North West
Whyalla - 8648 8686
Port Augusta - 8641 1600
Port Lincoln - 8683 0499
Ceduna - 8626 2138
The above services may also be aware of other organisations
that provide financial support for respite.
RESPITE FOR CARERS, PARENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS
Are you caring for a person with a dual disability (dual meaning being diagnosed with intellectual disability and mental illness)?
Do you live in the southern or eastern Adelaide metropolitan region?
Would you like to hear more about opportunities for respite?
The Carer Support and Respite Centre (CS&RC) may be able to assist you with your need for support and/or respite through the new Mental Health Respite Program (MHRP).
Both planned and emergency respite is available.
Contact the CS&RC on 1800 059 059 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You may also find out more about this program and other respite and support services at www.carersupport.org.au
Companion Card now available in South Australia
South Australians with a permanent disability, who need to be accompanied by a companion, may apply for a Companion Card to allow their companion to enter participating events and venues free of charge. These include the Adelaide and Monarto Zoos, and the Crows and Port Adelaide football games held at AAMI Stadium. It is also valid in other states at certain venues.
If you would like to find out more, please visit their website: www.sa.companioncard.asn.au or phone 1800 667 110.