Pinarc’s Adult Community Breaks offers adults with a disability the chance to join a supported social group and participate in interesting and exciting activities during the school holliday dates. We can provide 1:1 support if required.

The activities are detailed below. If you are already linked with Pinarc and would like to attend any of these activities, please let us know what days you would like to attend by Friday November 22nd 2019.

For new participants please contact us as soon as possible to allow time for the intake process and development of a service agreement. 
If you have not been allocated a NDIS package yet, please contact us to discuss funding options.

Please complete the form below. Activities will be capped to meet staffing requirements and transport support. Priority will be given to those who have completed their preferences by Friday November 22nd 2019.

If your contact information has not changed since September-October program, please proceed to Activity Selection

Thursday 9th January, 2020

Swimming & Netflix

Escape the heat of Summer by enjoying a swim in the morning.  In the afternoon we will enjoy some icy treats while watching a new release movie or TV show on Netflix.

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Activity cost: $3.00 ($3.00 for swimming). 
What to bring: Bathers, towel, hat, packed lunch and drink.
Where to meet and pickup: Pinarc Pennyweight, 222 Otway St Sth, Ballarat East

 

Friday 10th January, 2020

Berry Picking

Travel to Bacchus Marsh and visit Naturipe Fruits.  Try your hand at picking fresh strawberries and if the weather is kind to us we may aslo get to pick peaches and nectarines.

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Activity cost: $25.00 ($5.00 for activity and $20.00 transport).
What to bring: Packed lunch, drink and hat.
Where to meet and pickup: Pinarc Pennyweight, 222 Otway St Sth, Ballarat East

Monday 13th January, 2020

Maze House & Cafe

Travel to the Maze House at Newlyn and try your best not to get lost in the hedge maze.  We will have a go at the carnival games in the garden before enjoying a cool drink or milkshake in their cafe.

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Activity cost: $30.00 ($20.00 maze entry and drink, $10.00 transport)
What to bring: Packed lunch, drink and hat.
Where to meet and pickup: Pinarc Pennyweight, 222 Otway St Sth, Ballarat East

 

Tuesday 14th January, 2020

Cricket & BBQ

Is there anything that represents Australia in the Summer better than cricket and a BBQ? Today we will get to enjoy both.  A special guest will visit and run a cricket skills session with us before we enjoy a tasty BBQ lunch.

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Activity cost: $5.00 (lunch). 
What to bring: Hat and drink.
Where to meet and pickup: Pinarc Pennyweight, 222 Otway St Sth, Ballarat East

Wednesday 15th January, 2020

Movies

Today we will get a chance to see a new release film on the big screen.  Movie options may include Jumanji: The Next Level, Cats or Spies In Disguise.

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Activity cost: $20.00 ($15.00 for movies and $5.00 for transport)
What to bring: Spending money for popcorn and/or drink, packed lunch, drink and hat.

Where to meet and pickup: Pinarc Pennyweight, 222 Otway St Sth, Ballarat East

 

Thursday 16th January, 2020

Photo & Video Exhibition

Do you consider yourself to be a good photographer or video maker?

Let's have some fun and show off your skills with an exhibition!

Grab an iPad and let your imagination and creativity go. Take an amazing photo, print it out and then make your own frame to showcase your masterpiece.

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Activity cost: $5.00 (actvity). 
What to bring: Lunch, drink and hat.
Where to meet and pickup: Pinarc Pennyweight, 222 Otway St Sth, Ballarat East

Friday 17th January, 2020

Bowling

Spend the morning trying to knock down as many pins as possible at ten pin bowling.  We will then head to a local park for a picnic lunch.  The afternoon will be spent relaxing while watching a new release movie or tv show on Netflix.  We will head out in the afternoon for an icecream.

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Activity cost: $15.00 ($13.00 for bowling and icecream and $2.00 for transport)
What to bring: Packed lunch, drink and hat.
Where to meet and pickup: Pinarc Pennyweight, 222 Otway St Sth, Ballarat East

Monday 20th January, 2020

Summer Craft & Cooking 

It's time to celebrate everything good about Summer by doing craft and cooking activities with a Summer theme.

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Activity cost: $5.00 (craft and cooking supplies)
What to bring: Packed lunch, drink and hat.
Where to meet and pickup: Pinarc Pennyweight, 222 Otway St Sth, Ballarat East

 

Tuesday 21st January, 2020

Swimming at Melton Waves

Swimming in Summer is a must so lets travel to Melton and vist the Melton Wave Pool.

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Activity cost: $30.00 ($10.00 for entry and $20.00 for transport).
What to bring: Spending money, packed lunch and drink.
Where to meet and pickup: Pinarc Pennyweight, 222 Otway St Sth, Ballarat East

Wednesday 22nd January, 2020

Pub Lunch - The Red Lion or Zagames 
Enjoy a variety of lunch time special meals to choose from in a relaxing atmosphere.  We will make a group decision on the day as to which restaurant we go to. We will also spend some time doing some gardening activities during the day.

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Activity cost: $35.00 ($30.00 for lunch, $3.00 for activities and $2.00 for transport).
Where to meet and pickup: Pinarc Pennyweight, 222 Otway St Sth, Ballarat East

Thank you for completing this preference form. A coordinator will be in contact to confirm your attendance.