Sponsored Like many, our family has experienced great change since COVID crept into our lives. Not all the change has been negative. BJ not attending his day program has forced us to think outside the box and look for new ways to fulfil his …
VIRTUAL DISABILITY EXPO – 4th & 5th SEPTEMBER 2020
AFRICAN SAVANNAH – TARONGA ZOO SYDNEY
Air travel may have ground to a halt, but the new African Savannah precinct at Taronga Zoo Sydney allows visitors to go on safari, learning about giraffes, lions and meerkats, without even needing to whip out a passport. AFRICAN SAVANNAH …
PICK YOUR OWN ORANGES – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE FAMILY FUN
Our family loves the opportunity to pick fruit and in the past we've been mandarin, apple, strawberry and blueberry picking. BJ particularly likes fruit picking because he can usually help or do it himself. The less delicate the fruit the better. …
HAPPY PLACE BROADWAY – ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
Many of us need a lift in spirits at the moment. It's hard to escape the grim reality of what's going on in parts of Australia and around the world. While a visit to the Happy Place will only offer a short reprieve, BJ certainly enjoyed the novelty …
BAGO MAZE & WINERY – ACCESSIBLE PORT MACQUARIE
Port Macquarie may be well known for its stunning coastline but there's more to this town than beaches - though we are rather fond of those too. The Bago Maze and Winery is about a 30 minute drive from Port Macquarie and is a favourite spot with …
TRAVEL WITHOUT LIMITS REVAMPED FOR THIRD ISSUE – DISABILITY SPECIFIC MAGAZINE
Just before COVID-19 turned the world upside down and travel ground to a halt, we launched the third issue of our Travel Without Limits magazine. BJ is particularly happy with this issue and can find the pages he is on in a heartbeat. Now that …
MUSEUM OF ART AND CULTURE – MAC – ACCESSIBLE LAKE MACQUARIE
Overlooking the shores of Lake Macquarie, the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC), is the premier art destination for the region. We've visited Lake Macquarie many times and had overlooked this award-winning gallery in a stellar location until our latest …
BELMONT BATHS – ACCESSIBLE LAKE MACQUARIE
Many people take for granted their ability to take a swim anywhere and anytime. We've been fortunate in Australia to see the availability of beach wheelchairs on our beaches and pool chairs available at swimming pools. However, these facilities are …
ACCESSIBLE INDOOR ACTIVITIES IN & AROUND SYDNEY – ACCESSIBLE SYDNEY
The wet and cold weather forecast for the coming week has me thinking of accessible indoor activities in and around Sydney. While we are still cautious about indoor activities, restricted visitor numbers do assist with crowds, so I thought I'd put …
BBQ BOAT HIRE PORT MACQUARIE – ACCESSIBLE BOATING FUN
Have you ever been on a BBQ boat? When BJ was little we joined friends on a BBQ boat while staying in Port Macquarie. I remember it as a relaxing and fun day out. Our most recent visit to the area was during winter and we were looking for activities …
