Road leads to coastal adventure

Interchange Gippsland Roadies group gathered for two days of coastal adventure during the Easter holidays.

Roadies is one of Interchange Gippsland’s innovative support programs and is designed for teenagers aged 14 – 17 years with a disability living in Latrobe and Baw Baw local government areas.

Roadies offers teenagers with disabilities access to a variety of social, cultural and sporting activities in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

The Roadies program offers four camps per year and variety of day trips to participants registered with the program.

While on camps and trips, participants are supported by a team of support workers, adult volunteers and teenage volunteers.

Interchange Gippsland said chief executive Debbie Knight said Roadies is a popular program that Interchange Gippsland offers for young people with disabilities.

“It provides supported access to new and exciting recreation opportunities for teenagers with disabilities and greatly enhances social inclusion,” she said.

“While the teenagers are off having fun on Roadies, families and carers can have some much deserved time out.”

Over the Easter break the Roadies group headed to Camp Coolamatong on the Banksia Peninsula in East Gippsland.

The activities on camp were action packed and mixed with the right amount of adventure and challenge. During camp the group participated in canoeing on the Gippsland Lakes, archery, farm animal encounters and even enjoyed a cruise to take in the sights.

In addition to the action activities, the group also enjoyed some quieter time hanging out with their mates and participating in down time activities such as arts and crafts and initiative games.

If you would like to know more about Interchange Gippsland disability support and programs, phone 1300 736 765 or visit the Interchange Gippsland website: www.icg.asn.au.