Respite Holidays

Day 1: Relaxing Drive and Take Away

What an incredible few days we had on our Echuca respite trip from August 1st to 4th! Our participants were buzzing with excitement from the moment we hit the road. Both cars were filled with laughter, singing, and great conversations, making the journey just as fun as the destination.

Upon arriving at our cozy Echuca home, everyone quickly settled in, chose their rooms, and unpacked. The first evening was all about delicious food – we enjoyed some fantastic pizzas and plenty of lively chat. After a little bit of footy, everyone was ready for a good night's sleep, dreaming of the adventures to come!

Day 2: Sweet Starts & Riverside Strolls

Day two kicked off with a delicious pancake breakfast cooked by Josh and Taylah, complete with maple syrup and fresh strawberries – a perfect start! We then headed into town for a…

Day 2: Coastal Views and Fun!

Another fantastic day on our Lorne adventure! Everyone had a great night's sleep, slowly waking up between 6:00 AM and 8:30 AM. We all enjoyed a delicious pancake breakfast together, which was a big hit!

Once everyone was ready, we loaded up the van and were off by 9:00 AM.

The drive to the coast was really cruisy, filled with lively conversations and engagement across the whole group. It's truly a great bunch, all looking out for one another, which makes the conversations flow so easily. We arrived at the 12 Apostles around 10:45 AM. Despite the windy and wet weather, everyone was incredibly enthusiastic to explore! We tackled the lookouts like champs, making it to all the viewpoints regardless of the conditions.

Participants enjoyed seeing the iconic rock formations and hearing explanations about how some of them had fallen over time. We spent about…

Day 1: Lorne Respite Adventure Begins!

What a fantastic start to our Lorne respite trip! We kicked off the day by picking up everyone from their homes and school, meeting up before hitting the road. We had a truly wonderful group this weekend, full of great conversations and engagement right from the get-go. It was lovely to see everyone chatting and getting along so well throughout the journey.

Our first stop was the Forrest Brewery Company for a delicious lunch. It was a great choice and everyone really enjoyed their meals.

After a satisfying meal, we jumped back on the bus, with conversation picking right back up as we continued our scenic drive down to the coast. We arrived at our Airbnb in Fairhaven around 3 PM. What a great spot! The accommodation was well-laid out, and we quickly got everyone settled into their rooms. There were no complaints as…