Who is this group for? Young adults of all abilities.
Epic Outdoors
10am – 3pm Saturday
A monthly group for young adults who love the outdoors and want to explore a variety of different outdoor activities with their peers.
$300/session
Please bring lunch, snacks, water, a backpack, waterproof jacket and clothing suitable to the activity.
| February 15 | Lorne Waterfalls Adventure |
| March 17-19 | Anglesea Camp |
| April 12 | Rock climbing at Staughton Vale |
| May 17 | You Yangs Adventure Race |
| June 21 | Mountain biking at Anglesea |
| July 19 | Surf Coast Walk |
| August 11-13 | Snow Camp |
| September 20 | Abseiling at Big Rock |
| October 13-15 | Great Ocean Road Camp |
| November 15 | Kayaking on Painkalac Creek |
| December 20 | Fishing at Lorne |
Epic Holidays
An opportunity for young adults with a disability to experience some time away from home, building social skills and self-awareness. Epic Holidays will focus on skill development and capacity building within the group whilst experiencing mountain biking, bushwalking, kayaking, swimming and fishing! The GAS team are committed to facilitating an inclusive and comfortable environment with a supportive and safe culture amongst all participants. Our Epic Holidays trips are perfect for young people looking to develop new friendships and create memorable, positive and fun experiences outdoors.
| January 20-22 | Apollo Bay |
| March 17-19 | Anglesea Camp |
| August 11-13 | Snow Camp |
| October 13-15 | Great Ocean Road Camp |
Book now by returning an intake form (PDF version | Word Version) to info@geelongadventurespecialists.com.au.
Session cost (Adventure Group):
Group Activities in the Community – 1:2 – Saturday – [04_104_0136_6_1] $47.53/hr
- 5-hours of Service Delivery: $237.65
- 1-hour of Non-Face-To-Face Services (group planning and equipment preparation): $47.53
Group Activity Based Transport [04_591_0136_6_1] $1/km
- 20 kilometers: $20.00
Total Cost: $305.18
Cost will vary to reflect accurate km travelled (shared equally between participants).
Cost estimate (Epic Holiday): Snow Camp – Mount Baw Baw
Depending on the funding you have available, you may have some out-of-pocket expenses. The cost breakdown is listed below.
GAS camps are usually funded from the Short-Term Accommodation support item [01_054_0115_1_1], but it’s also possible to pay by-the-hour for support via Group Activities – Community Participation funding [04_103_0136_6_1].
| Support (group facilitation) | $0 | $1780 billed to the NDIS |
| Transport | $0 | $100 billed to the NDIS |
| Accommodation | $450 | These costs may or may not be covered in your NDIS plan. Consult your plan manager. We can help with this, just ask. |
| Food | $135 | |
| Activities | $133 | |
| TOTAL (maximum out-of-pocket) | $718 |