Travelling with a wheelchair
If you’d told me when BJ was little I’d be excited to take delivery of a new wheelchair in the future, I’d have said you were crackers. And yet, here we are today, thrilled to get BJ’s new chair. It’s been a long time coming, given we first signaled it was needed in December 2016. We had an occupational therapy assessment, looked at chairs and
Sleeping overnight at a zoo may have once been something of children’s dreams but Jamala Wildlife Lodge has taken the humble sleep-over to a new level of sophistication. Like many of you, I was keen to know more about the lodge, the accommodation and the accessible features of the experience. Although we were only visiting the National Zoo & Aquarium for the day, we were
Vivid Sydney’s Access and Inclusion Partner Cushman & Wakefield have created an inclusive experience at this year’s event to ensure all children and their families can enjoy the magic of Vivid Sydney in its 10th anniversary year. Our family have attended every year since the very beginning so I was thrilled to be invited to contribute to the development and design of this area. Many
Our family are dedicated Disney fans, and I’m not just talking about the kids. Disney nudged it’s way into our hearts in a fairly spectacular way. I was entrenched in therapy five days a week with BJ and progress was slow. I needed something outside therapy and started entering competitions I came across in the hope of getting a little surprise in the mail one
When we were offered the opportunity to stay in one of the brand new cabins at Reflections Holiday Parks Seal Rocks I have to admit to not knowing much about the area. Seal Rocks is a sleepy coastal town which has kept it’s charm and avoided the development which often ruins such a gem. Reflections Holiday Parks Seal Rocks is set across the road from
I love Melbourne. I’ve explored the city with the family many times and I’ve been lucky enough to visit on my own too. I don’t know what it is about exploring Melbourne but it brings out a carefree me. So you can imagine I was excited to have the opportunity to stay in a hotel in an area of the city I was yet to
Our family are regular visitors to Coogee Beach, enjoying the beach-side vibe and the fabulous accessible coastal walk. When visiting I’ve often looked longingly at the Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach Hotel and the guests I spy sitting on their balconies enjoying the ocean views. I’d think, “One day!.” So you can imagine it took me all of a nanosecond to say “Yes!” when a friend
Nothing beats the energy of a live show but it can be daunting going to a big event if you are unsure about the accessible facilities. Last weekend our family went to see the Harlem Globetrotters at Quodos Bank Arena in Sydney. While the Harlem Globetrotters show isn’t as major as say seeing Ed Sheeran in concert, it was a reminder that there are special
2018 is a big year for our family with several significant birthdays and celebrations throughout the year. My Mum, also my best friend, kicked off the year with a special birthday ending in a zero back in January. Among her gifts was a voucher to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney to experience High Tea at The Calyx. For a garden lover there seemed no
Fantastic news! Today I received an email from Virgin Australia announcing a new initiative which may make travel achievable for people who are unable to fly independently. From today, Virgin Australia is implementing a Disability Assistant Concession fare. The fare offers a 50% discount (applied to the base fare) for an assistant’s airfare. The fare has been made available in recognition of the many travellers
Rainforests, picture perfect beaches, animal encounters, and a range of accessible activities makes Cairns and surrounding areas a wonderful destination for a relaxing or adventure-filled holiday. With so many wheelchair accessible activities the area has seen us returning on numerous occasions. Take a look at our long list of wheelchair accessible activities in Cairns and surrounding areas. THE CAIRNS ESPLANADE The Cairns Esplanade is a
Each year I scour the stores for chocolate alternatives because not everyone can eat chocolate or even likes it. As a chocoholic myself it’s hard to imagine, but having a son who loves to be a part of every celebration and doesn’t eat chocolate, I do understand. So I’ve been spending a bit of time in the shops of late checking out this year’s Easter
Does the idea of being plunged into darkness, with your only assistance coming from a complete stranger, sound intense? Well, it is, but in a good way. Last week while I was in Melbourne I popped down to Docklands to take part in a session at Dialogue in the Dark. It was surprising on so many levels, one of which was just how dark it
So many cruise ships are gracing our shores it must be hard for prospective travellers to choose between them. While some travellers may book a ship purely based on the cruise itinerary, we know our Have Wheelchair Will Travel community is interested in the accessible facilities available on the ship. These are paramount to a comfortable cruise. Last week I shared a review of Royal
Cruising is fast becoming a favourite way to travel for Australians and it seems the harbor is never without a ship docked at the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas is an imposing sight when she’s docked on the Harbour, which is not surprising considering she sails with 5000 passengers. A few of our readers have been on the ship and given
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