EXPLORE MORE

Discover More. Travel More. Live More.

Ready to take your independence to the next level?

Explore More, a three-day residential group program designed for secondary school students who are blind or have low vision. Through real-world adventures, practical challenges and shared experiences, participants will build confidence, strengthen everyday living skills and develop greater independence in a supportive and fun environment.

From travelling after dark, cooking with friends and exploring the city to navigating unfamiliar places, every activity is designed to build the practical skills needed for greater confidence at home and in the community.

This year's adventures include

Night-Time Travel Adventure

Experience the world after dark while learning practical night travel strategies, orientation techniques and confidence when travelling in low-light environments.

MasterChef Challenge

Work alongside our Occupational Therapists to plan, prepare and cook delicious meals as a team while developing kitchen safety, organisation and independent living skills.

City Travel Adventure

Plan your journey, navigate Melbourne using public transport and work together to explore new places using Orientation and Mobility skills, assistive technology and problem-solving.

Chill & Connect Evenings

Relax with friends through games, conversations and social activities designed to build confidence and lasting friendships.

Why join?

Build confidence travelling independently in unfamiliar environments

Develop public transport and community access skills

Strengthen independent living skills including meal planning and preparation

Meet other young people with low vision and blindness

Improve planning, decision-making and problem-solving skills

Be supported by experienced Orientation & Mobility Specialists and Occupational Therapists

Clinical Benefits

Students who are blind or have low vision benefit from instruction and repeated opportunities to develop independent living, travel and community participation skills that sighted peers commonly acquire through incidental learning.

This three-day residential group program provides an extended, real-world learning environment where participants can develop and practise these essential skills across a range of everyday situations. With two overnight stays, students have the opportunity to build skills in personal care routines, meal preparation, community navigation, public transport, social participation and independent decision-making.

The program is facilitated by Orientation & Mobility Specialists and Occupational Therapists at a 1:2 support ratio.

Program Details

When: Monday 21 September 2026 (10:00 am) – Wednesday 23 September 2026 (3:00 pm)

Where: Guide Dogs Victoria Campus, 2–4 Chandler Highway, Kew VIC 3101

Cost: $2383.36

Cost includes capacity building therapy services delivered at a 1:2 support ratio. Therapists are Orientation & Mobility Specialists and Occupational Therapists. Support Workers form part of the after-hour activities. Activities and meals are generously supported through Guide Dogs Victoria philanthropy funding.

GDV programs can be invoiced under both Core Supports and Capacity Building Supports, depending on a participant’s NDIS plan and individual goals. We are always happy to work with families, Support Coordinators, and Plan Managers to ensure invoicing aligns appropriately with each participant’s plan.

Expressions of Interest!

Expressions of Interest close Monday 17 August 2026.

With any enquiries, including NDIS funding, please contact childrensgroups@guidedogsvictoria.com.au or call our customer service team on 1800 804 805

Guide Dogs Victoria is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all children attending our programs. All staff and volunteers working hold appropriate screening checks and follow our Child Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures. You can learn more about our commitment to child safety and wellbeing on our website here: https://vic.guidedogs.com.au/about-gdv/governance/child-safety-wellbeing/

Contact the host of Explore More Group Program September School Holidays