Before marrying Hubby I didn't really know much about the Bathurst 1000 race or motor sport in general but I soon learnt a thing or two given his interests. Hubby is from a car enthusiast family and he's one of three boys so I was soon aware that the …
THE WALT DISNEY FAMILY MUSEUM – ACCESSIBLE SAN FRANCISCO
We all need to dream a little and 2020 has certainly been the year to do that more than most. While visiting San Francisco last year I visited the Walt Disney Family Museum which celebrates one of life's ultimate dreamers, Walt Disney. For any adult …
TRANSPORTING A BEACH WHEELCHAIR – ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS
A beach wheelchair has been a wonderful addition to our lives. Not only can BJ access the beach, but as a family we love the freedom it offers us. We're no longer tied to the availability of a loan chair being available at a specific beach and we can …
TILLIGERRY HABITAT ACCESSIBLE WALK PORT STEPHENS
While we had fun quad biking on the sand dunes at Stockton Beach, we also enjoyed the serenity of meandering along the Tilligerry Habitat walk which is a lovely free accessible activity. Although koalas call this area home, we didn't have any luck …
SAND DUNE ADVENTURES PORT STEPHENS – ACCESSIBLE QUAD BIKING
A few weeks ago we took a spontaneous getaway to Port Stephens. AJ's trial exams were over and BJ is still at home and not attending his day program and he's always up for an adventure. AJ had one request when we decided we'd take a few days away - …
BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK – ACCESSIBLE LAKE MACQUARIE ACCOMMODATION
As a family we review a lot of accommodation so it’s pretty hard to impress us these days. Occasionally, and I mean very occasionally, we see something that gives me tingles. That feeling comes from seeing a property which is outstanding, a place …
VIRTUAL DISABILITY EXPO – 4th & 5th SEPTEMBER 2020
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 …
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 …
