Camps & Recreation
Face new challenges with our range of fun, group activities
SASI offers a number of fun and exciting group-based activities throughout the year for all ages.
Upcoming Events & Activities
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What Activities & Camps are available?
At SASI we offer activities aimed at providing people with tailored and individualised supports. This allows them to access the community and participate in activities that are fun and of interest to them.
At SASI you will be supported to participate in a range of different activities across Melbourne, some of the fun and exciting places we have visited and activities we have held so far include but are not limited to:
- Movies
- Bowling
- Museums, Libraries and Galleries
- Phillip Island and Mornington Peninsula
- Farms
- Mazes
- BBQ’s at a number of locations
- Adventure based activities such as rock climbing, adventure parks, trampolining centres etc.
- Centre based cooking and baking programs.
- Centre based games/movies days.
Activities are a mixture of centre based and community-based activities to meet a range of different interests as well as catering for different support requirements.
Our staff are skilled and experienced in supporting individuals with ASD as well as other physical and intellectual disabilities ensuring individual needs are met and most of all that everyone has fun and enjoys the activities.
Camps
SASI Club offers a number of camps throughout the year at several different locations on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. SASI Camps run for two nights and 3 days. Camps include lots of fun onsite activities to participate in as well as giving camp participants the opportunity to choose different local attractions to explore including but not limited to: adventure parks, beach exploring, BBQ, disco nights, camp fire story nights, movie nights and much
more.
All of our camps are carefully planned, each individual’s needs and support requirements are taken into consideration prior to commencement. Camps are supervised with client-to-staff ratios that are suited to a client’s individual support requirements and NDIS funding package.
All SASI staff are qualified, hold relevant screening and police checks, our team members are trained to provide quality supports.
Please Note: Weather conditions and demand can sometimes force us to alter programs without notice.
Weekend Getaways
New dates below
We’re currently have 4 upcoming weekends in the calendar for both under and over 18’s.
Friday 3rd May – Sunday 5th May (Under 18’s) Inverloch
Friday 31st May – Sunday 2nd June (Under 18’s) Bellarine
Friday May 17th – Sunday May 19th (Over 18’s) Bellarine
Friday June 14th – Sunday June 16th (Over 18’s) Phillip Island
The weekends usually depart from our Seaford Hub at 4pm on Friday and return 12pm Sunday.
Cost is based on Support Ratios (charged under STA, all inclusive of accommodation, food, activities etc. No out of pocket costs, all NDIS charged).
NDIS covered or Fee for Service.
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School Holiday Program
SASI are excited to be running our Holiday Program in April 2024 with so many fun and interesting activities to take part in! We have a program for both under and over 18 years of age, with plenty to keep you busy.
Please note the drop off/pick up point is at Seaford Hub – 13 Sir Laurence Drive, Seaford
Costs:
– All support costs are based on support ratio (1:1, 1:2, 1:3).
– All Activities will be pre-booked (unless specified otherwise) and will be invoiced.
– Transport using SASI bus (unless otherwise specified e.g. Public Transport) will be charged at .86 cents per kilometre and divided by the number of participants on the day.
– Please bring money if wanting to purchase lunch (or can bring packed lunch) or any additional items each activity and a MYKI card with funds where advised that public transport will be used.
Saturday Recreation Program
Saturday Recreation Activities aim to meet a range of interests and abilities and are fully supported by our professional and passionate staff members. These group-based activities allow clients to socialise with others whilst having fun and participating in the things they enjoy. Some examples include:
- Bowling
- Movies
- Picnics/lunches
- Mini golf
- City trips
These Activities run from 10am-4pm and meet at our Seaford Hub, unless specified otherwise
Clients can either bring a packed lunch or purchase lunch. Staff are able to support clients with money handling to pay for activities and will also ensure a receipt is obtained for all purchases.
Cost: NDIS funded for support hours (based on support ratio) + out of pocket costs for tickets/entry/lunch etc
*Please note – Clients that have not yet commenced/completed the intake process will need to do this prior to attendance. To register please send us a request for service.
Saturday Recreation now at Gippsland!
SASI are excited to announce that we are introducing Saturday Recreation Programs in Gippsland! With a range of fun and exciting activities on offer, be sure to submit your Request for Service to secure your spot. Please share amongst your contacts, as we have lots of capacity to accept new referrals. To submit a request for service for our Recreation Programs, please visit the SASI website www.sasi.org.au
Saturday Rec Program Apr-June 2024
Under 18’s
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Over 18’s
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Do you love Dungeons & Dragons?
We’re inviting all Dungeons & Dragons fans to join us for a regular, once a month dinner and game of D&D!
This new program is ready to kick off so we’re looking for keen D&D players to send through an Expression of Interest so we can confirm numbers. We’ll be getting together once a month and enjoying dinner plus an exciting game of D&D.
Mt Martha Hub, 750 Nepean Hwy Mt Martha VIC – Saturday evenings
Newborough Hub, 70 Haunted Hills Rd, Newborough VIC – Thursday lunch time
The Cottage, Newborough
The Cottage at Newborough is a beautiful rural location with expansive gardens and space to explore.
Enquiries
If you would like more information please call or email us. Visit our Contact page for details.
Friday Night Social Club
SASI are excited to launch our Friday Night Social Club in February. This is a great way to get out and socialise with others, whilst being supported by SASI’s experienced staff members.
Participants must be over 18 years.
Time: 5-9.30pm dependent on activity.
Drop off/Pick up: 13 Sir Laurence Drive Seaford
Cost: Based on support ratio + movie ticket + food, transport divided by participants if required
What to bring: Money for activity, dinner and your companion card. Activity costs will be confirmed closer to the date.