Have Wheelchair Will Travel

TURNING THE VOYEUR INTO THE TRAVELLER

If my son BJ could have any super power, I suspect he’d want teleportation – the ability to magically transport himself from one place to another. BJ (pictured below) has cerebral palsy and has … [Read More...]

BOOKING AN ACCESSIBLE HOLIDAY

In which order do you book a holiday? Do you see a cheap airfare and book it, then try and fit the rest of the holiday around it? We’re not that spontaneous, unless it is a destination we’ve … [Read More...]

21 Excellent Adventures – Have Wheelchair Will Travel

When it became clear that BJ would need a wheelchair as his main mode of mobility there was a feeling of being limited. I was worried that BJ wouldn’t experience all the things I’d imagined we’d do as … [Read More...]

WHAT TO DO AT ULURU – ACCESSIBLE EXPERIENCES

If you’re yet to visit Uluru you may wonder why people travel from all around the world to see a ‘rock’. We've visited twice now and can tell you that Uluru has an allure that's not tangible. People … [Read More...]

7 THINGS THAT MAKE TRAVELLING WITH A DISABILITY IN AUSTRALIA EASIER

In the early days of BJ's diagnosis I didn't want to have any of the items on the list below. I didn't think we needed any extra allowances, but over time I've found that these can make life easier. … [Read More...]

DORRIGO NATIONAL PARK – TRAILRIDER AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

While staying at Urunga, we decided to exchange our thongs (flip flops) for walking boots and head to Dorrigo National Park, a one hour drive from Coffs Harbour. The chance to explore part of the … [Read More...]

JUGGLING PARENTING A CHILD WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS & A SIBLING’S NEEDS

Parenthood is a juggle for most families but I think it’s even more of a juggle when one child in the family has additional needs. It's hard trying to be everything to everyone in the family and not feeling like siblings are missing out at times. I’ve written about this topic before and you can read my thoughts on it here. AJ and BJ have an amazing bond and I think this comes from a mixture of … [Read More...]

DISABILITY EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS

Recently I put a call out on our Facebook page asking our community to share a piece of equipment which they felt had transformed or improved their life. I didn't mind whether it was a small utensil or a large piece of equipment, I was just keen to share ideas. We've seen in the past that sharing disability equipment solutions can solve a problem for others which is always wonderful. So, I've … [Read More...]

HARTLEY’S CROCODILE ADVENTURES – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES CAIRNS & SURROUNDS

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is one of the many attractions in Cairns and surrounding areas which is often on visitor's 'must-see' list. It's wheelchair accessible and provides and an easy way to safely get up close to local wildlife. The crocodiles are the highlight for many but Hartley's has a range of Australian animals and the educational presentations will ensure you leave with some cool … [Read More...]

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON CAIRNS – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION CAIRNS

Walking into DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns brought back fond memories for AJ and I. It has a similar feel to DoubleTree in Santa Monica, California, a place which holds a special spot in our hearts. This is partly because it was part of a wonderful US holiday and in part because the staff offered the kids warm cookies every time we returned to the hotel from a day trip. The kids loved those … [Read More...]

CAIRNS PLAZA HOTEL – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION CAIRNS

There's no shortage of accommodation choices in Cairns, but this makes the task of finding wheelchair accessible accommodation a little daunting. Usually I start the process by selecting my desired hotel location and work from there. On our recent trip to Cairns, AJ and I only had a hire car for one day, so we needed to be within walking distance of restaurants, shops and the Cairns Esplanade … [Read More...]

WINTERLIGHT PARRAMATTA – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ICE SKATING

Outdoor winter festivals are fast becoming a winter school holiday family favourite so I’m thrilled to see councils improving access and inclusion. Last week we headed to the Parramatta Winterlight with the promise of an accessible ice rink.` As I’ve previously mentioned, AJ has been a long-time skater, taking weekly skate lessons and spending much of these school holidays at a local rink. … [Read More...]

WHEEL OF BRISBANE – ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES BRISBANE

As a first-time visitor to South Bank in Brisbane I was thrilled to ride the Wheel of Brisbane and have the opportunity to take in 360-degree views of the city. At almost 60 metres high it was one of the first landmarks I saw from my balcony when I checked into my room at Rydges at South Bank. After riding the Wheel of Brisbane at sunset I doubt there's a better way to appreciate the city … [Read More...]

MARVEL AT GOMA – ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES BRISBANE

I shall mention from the outset, I feel extremely guilty for visiting the Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe exhibition at GOMA without BJ. At every turn he'd have been so excited to see costumes, pictures and memorabilia from the movies he loves . Usually Hubby and BJ head off together to see the Marvel movies, with the exception of anything featuring Robert Downey Jnr. If he's in a movie, … [Read More...]

MODIFYING A WHEELCHAIR FOR A SIBLING – DISABILITY EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS

There are many challenges when it comes to juggling the needs of a family when one child has additional needs or a disability. One I can relate to is the juggle of having one child in a wheelchair, who is unable to self-propel, and a little one in a pram. With a 7-year age difference between BJ and AJ I used to find this a particular problem in school holidays. BJ was keen to be out and about, … [Read More...]

RYDGES SOUTH BANK – ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION BRISBANE

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Brisbane and being unfamiliar with the city, I had no idea on the best location for my stay. I remembered one of our readers telling me she had a great experience at Rydges South Bank. Word of mouth is a powerful recommendation when it comes to accessible accommodation and I was grateful for her insight. Now that I've stayed at the hotel I can tell you she … [Read More...]

SNOW4KIDS – ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES BRISBANE

School holidays are upon us and I remember all too well the scramble to find accessible activities to fill a whole two weeks, which catered to both BJ and AJ. BJ has an insatiable desire to be out every day and pop up events are my friend because of the variety they provide. There's only so many times you can visit the same museums and attractions. However, not all of these events are accessible … [Read More...]

ORMISTON GORGE – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES ALICE SPRINGS

Our day in the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park kept delivering right until our last stop at Ormiston Gorge. Located 135km from Alice Springs, Ormiston Gorge is an easy drive from town. Of all the places we explored in the National Park, this is my favourite. It's an oasis with its waterhole, shady trees and easy wheelchair access. A path leads from the carpark to an accessible viewing … [Read More...]