Guide Dogs Victoria Primary Aged Mobility Camp

Mobility Olympics Camp is an opportunity to:   

Try a variety of sports that are available and accessible to children with low vision or who are blind. With the support of Guide Dogs Orientation and Mobility and Occupational Therapy staff, as well as specialised coaching for the specific sports, participants will be supported to have a positive sporting experience by developing appropriate skills in a fun, social and engaging environment. 

• Participate in fun group activities and games. 
• Travel on the Melbourne public transport system and learn travel skills in the city. 
• Develop friendships with your peers 
• Learn about what accessible sports are available in Victoria. 
• Try different equipment that may make sport more accessible, fun and engaging. 
• Hear from, and meet, athletes and coaches who are active in accessible sports.   
• Develop skills to negotiate new environments, like sport venues, and mange personal equipment and belongings. 
• Develop knowledge and skills for preparing healthy snacks for your sporting day out or for recovery. 

Mobility Olympics Camp is being held at City CYC, a school camp facility located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, with all meals and activities organised. 

When: Monday 1st July to Wednesday 3rd July, 2024  

  

Where: City CYC, 538 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 

Cost: $2,880 

  

NDIS - For students with an NDIS plan the estimated cost is $2,880. NDIS funding covers the service delivery of O&M and OT skills during the program and does not cover meals, accommodation or overnight costs.   

  

This camp has been supported with thanks to Perpetual – IMPACT philanthropy. 

  

Programs and Camps can be funded under a number of different line items. When applying to attend you will be asked to confirm how you will pay  

  

1. Innovative Community Participation NDIS reference number:  

04_210_0125_6_1 Unit cost item, specific to the program.  

  

1. Community Participation Activities NDIS reference number 09_011_0125_6-3 Unit cost item, specific to the program.