🌟 September School Holiday Day Program
Gold Coast
👫 For: NDIS Participants aged 13–17
Looking for a supportive, engaging way to keep your teen connected during the September school holidays?
Loving Life’s School Holiday Day Program is a fun, fully-supported group for NDIS participants aged 13–17, running weekdays from Monday 22 September to Friday 3 October 2025. Based at our Gold Coast Hub in Nerang, each day offers a mix of creativity, community access, and life skills — all led by compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming staff.
With a 1:2 support ratio and a maximum group size of just 8 participants per day, we create a calm, flexible environment where teens can build friendships, try new things, and gain confidence — all while having a blast!
📅 When: Monday 22 September – Friday 3 October 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm (6 hours daily)
📍 Where: Drop-off & pick-up at The Hub, Nerang
🔢 Support Ratio: 1:2 (2 participants per staff member)
👥 Max Group Size: 8 participants per day
💰 NDIS Rate: $37.70/hr – charged to Core Supports (Group Activities – Community Participation)
- Please contact us if the participant does not have Core Funding
🚐 Transport & Extra Support:
Optional transport and support before/after the program can be arranged (quoted individually before booking).
🚌 Activity-Based Transport:
Charged to NDIS when we travel to parks, excursions, or other venues.
→ Exact travel charges will be listed next to each day on the booking form.
🎟️ Out-of-Pocket Costs:
Only one co-payment applies:
→ Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Day – $50 per participant
(Only invoiced if you book this day)
🍽️ Food Provided:
Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are included daily. Meals are prepared together as part of the program.
✅ Why Join?
• Build social confidence in a low-pressure setting
• Explore cooking, art, nature, games, and group activities
• Learn real-world life skills
• Calm, structured days with neurodiversity-affirming staff
• Sensory room and flexible participation every day
🗓️ Program Schedule
✅ Week 1: 22 – 26 September
Mon 22 – 🧱 “All About Us” Day – Creative stations, icebreakers & Show & Share
Tues 23 – 🌳 Outdoor Chill & Games @ Country Paradise Parklands
Wed 24 – 🧠 Game On! Challenge Day – Group games, puzzles & trivia
Thurs 25 – 🐨 Excursion: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Fri 26 – 🎬 Cinema Day @ the Hub – Make-your-own movie snacks & group film
✅ Week 2: 29 September – 3 October
Mon 29 – 🍝 Creative Cooking Day – Nachos, brownies & cupcakes
Tues 30 – 🍔 BBQ & Group Games @ Hinze Dam
Wed 1 Oct – 🎨 “This Is Me” Art Day – Create a framed piece for the Hub Wall
Thurs 2 – 🎳 Bowling Day @ Zone Bowling Robina
Fri 3 – 🍕 Pizza Party & Celebration – DIY pizza, fun awards & keepsakes