What Makes a Great Disability Day Program for Young Adults?

For many young adults living with disability, having somewhere to go each week that feels exciting, welcoming and genuinely supportive can make an enormous difference to confidence, independence and overall wellbeing.

A great disability day program is about so much more than simply filling time during the day. The best programs create opportunities for:

  • friendship
  • community connection
  • skill-building
  • creativity
  • independence
  • confidence
  • and fun (of course!)

At Blue Tongue Adventure, we believe young adults deserve disability supports that feel engaging, empowering and age-appropriate –  not clinical, repetitive or one-size-fits-all.

That’s why our disability day programs are designed by young people, for young people.

Why Disability Day Programs Matter

For many people living with disability, the risk of social isolation is very real.

Without meaningful opportunities to connect with others, try new experiences and engage with the community, it’s easy for young people to feel disconnected or left behind.

High-quality disability day programs create safe and inclusive spaces where participants can:

  • build friendships
  • gain independence
  • develop practical life skills
  • discover new interests
  • feel part of something meaningful.

Day programs also provide structure, routine and consistency while helping participants continue working toward their NDIS goals in fun and engaging ways.

Our school transition programs help young people become familiar with our friendly faces, engaging spaces and supportive community before leaving school – making the transition feel less overwhelming and more exciting.

What Makes a Great Disability Day Program?

Not all disability day programs are created equal.

A truly great program balances support, creativity, social connection and skill-building while treating every participant as an individual.

Person-Centred Support

The best disability day programs aren’t built around a rigid schedule where everyone does the same thing.

Instead, great programs work collaboratively with participants to create experiences based on:

  • personal interests
  • goals
  • support needs
  • strengths
  • individual personalities.

At Blue Tongue Adventure, we know every young person is different, which is why flexibility and choice are so important.

Fun & Engaging Activities

Learning and growth happen best when people are genuinely enjoying themselves.

Young adults deserve programs that genuinely reflect their interests and personalities and that offer variety and scope to try new things. A quality disability day program should feel exciting, varied and age-appropriate.

At Blue Tongue Adventure, no two days are the same.

Our programs are designed to be creative, social and engaging, with activities including:

  • woodwork
  • cooking
  • music
  • dance
  • art
  • games
  • community outings
  • social activities
  • hands-on creative workshops.

We also offer exciting community-based activities that help participants connect with the world around them.

Building Confidence & Life Skills

A great disability day program should also support greater independence and confidence.

Day programs can play an important role in helping participants develop practical everyday skills such as:

  • budgeting
  • communication
  • travel training
  • technology skills
  • problem-solving
  • social confidence.

These skills help prepare young adults for greater independence while supporting long-term NDIS goals.

Social Connection & Belonging

One of the most important parts of any disability day program is connection.

Friendships, laughter and shared experiences matter enormously.

The best programs foster environments where participants feel included, supported, valued, safe, and genuinely excited to attend.

At Blue Tongue Adventure, we place huge importance on creating a relaxed and welcoming environment where young people can be themselves, build friendships and feel part of a community.

Consistent & Supportive Staff

Strong relationships are built through trust and consistency.

A great disability day program should have experienced and compassionate support workers who understand how to communicate effectively, support diverse needs and create positive experiences for participants.

Consistency matters too. Seeing familiar faces each week helps young people feel more comfortable, confident and emotionally safe within the program environment.

Community Access & Real-World Experiences

Modern disability day programs should extend beyond the walls of a centre.

At Blue Tongue Adventure, we believe some of the best learning and social experiences happen out in the community.

That’s why our programs include outings such as movies, bowling, cafes, outdoor adventures, shopping trips, and city excursions.

These experiences help participants strengthen social skills, build confidence in community settings, and feel more connected to the world around them.

More Than Just Day Programs

At Blue Tongue Adventure, we offer more than just fantastic disability day programs.

We also provide:

  • School Leaver Employment Supports (Blue Tongue Pathways)
  • disability-friendly events
  • supported transport
  • school transition programs
  • school holiday programs for ages 13–16 (Blue Tongue Squad)

All are great opportunities for young people to explore life after school in supportive and exciting environments.

Why Young Adults Need Age-Appropriate Disability Supports

Young adults living with disability deserve supports that reflect their stage of life in environments that feel youthful, supportive and empowering.

At Blue Tongue Adventure, our programs are specifically designed for young people aged 17–30, creating spaces where participants can connect with peers, explore their interests and enjoy experiences that genuinely feel relevant and exciting.

If you’re looking for a disability day program in Brisbane or Toowoomba that’s fun, supportive, community-focused and genuinely designed for young adults, the Blue Tongue Adventure crew would love to welcome you. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, make new friendships, develop life skills or simply be part of an exciting and inclusive community, our team is here to help you find the right fit.

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Choosing the Right Disability Day Program for Your Young Adult: What Really Matters

When school finishes, the next step can feel uncertain. The structure is gone. Social opportunities change. And for many families, there’s a real concern about what comes next.

Choosing the right disability day program isn’t just about filling the week, it’s about protecting your child’s confidence, wellbeing, and future independence.

Why the Right Program Matters So Much

The transition out of school can be one of the most challenging periods for young adults with disability.

Without the right support, it’s common to see:

  • Increased time at home
  • Reduced social interaction
  • Loss of routine
  • Lower confidence and motivation

Over time, this can impact not just daily life, but long-term independence.

The right program changes this trajectory.

A high-quality day program provides:

  • Structure and routine
  • Opportunities to build real-life skills
  • Social connection and friendships
  • A sense of purpose and belonging

What Parents Often Notice First: Confidence

While skill development is important, many parents say the first real change they notice is confidence.

When young adults are:

  • Encouraged (not pressured)
  • Supported to try new things
  • Given opportunities to succeed

They begin to:

  • Communicate more openly
  • Engage more socially
  • Show more initiative at home

Confidence becomes the foundation for everything else.

 Not All Day Programs Deliver the Same Outcomes

This is one of the most important things for families to understand.

Some programs focus on:

  • Supervision
  • Routine activities
  • Keeping participants occupied

While others focus on:

  • Skill development
  • Real-world experiences
  • Building independence
  • Social engagement

The difference is significant, and it directly impacts your young adult’s progress.

Thinking Long-Term

As a parent, it’s natural to think beyond today.

The right program can support your young adult to:

  • Feel more confident in the community
  • Build independence at home
  • Develop social and communication skills
  • Be more open to new opportunities

These are outcomes that carry into adulthood.

What to Look for as a Parent

When choosing a program, consider:

Does it build real-life skills?

Skills like cooking, communication, and daily routines should be part of the experience—not an afterthought.

Is your child actively engaged?

They should be participating, not just attending.

Are there opportunities for social connection? 

Friendships and belonging are essential, not optional.

Is independence a clear goal?

Every activity should be working toward helping your child do more for themselves over time.

Do the staff genuinely connect?

The right team doesn’t just supervise – they encourage, support, and build trust.

What Families Love About Blue Tongue Adventure

When families begin exploring disability day programs for young adults, they’re often looking for more than just something to fill the day. They want opportunities that help their loved one build confidence, develop independence, make genuine friendships, and continue growing after leaving school.

That’s exactly what many families say they find at Blue Tongue Adventure.

Parents and carers regularly tell us they’ve noticed positive changes in how their young person:

  • Engages with others and forms friendships
  • Approaches new experiences with confidence
  • Develops greater independence in everyday life
  • Participates more actively in their community
  • Builds practical skills that support adulthood

At Blue Tongue Adventure, participants are encouraged to learn through real-world experiences rather than traditional classroom-style activities. Every day is designed to support personal growth while keeping things engaging, social, and fun.

Young people are supported to:

  • Learn through hands-on experiences
  • Build practical life skills in real environments
  • Develop independence at their own pace
  • Strengthen communication and social skills
  • Connect with peers in meaningful ways
  • Explore new interests and discover hidden talents

A Disability Day Program Designed for Young Adults

What makes Blue Tongue Adventure different is that the programs are created by young adults, for young adults with disability.

Rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, activities are designed around what young people genuinely enjoy. This creates an environment that is energetic, engaging, and full of variety—where participants want to be involved and excited to return.

No two days are ever the same.

Participants might be cooking in the kitchen, creating artwork, exploring the community, learning new skills, participating in sports, or working together on group projects. Every activity is thoughtfully designed to support both enjoyment and development.

Each day incorporates a balance of:

  • Creative activities
  • Physical movement
  • Social interaction
  • Life skills development
  • Community participation
  • Confidence and independence building

The beauty of the program is that learning happens naturally. Whether participants are ordering lunch, catching public transport, managing money, collaborating with peers, or trying something new, they’re developing real-world skills that support greater independence and prepare them for adulthood.

It never feels clinical or overly structured. Instead, it feels purposeful, exciting, and relevant to everyday life.

Supporting the Transition from School to Adulthood

For many families, one of the biggest challenges is navigating what comes after school.

Blue Tongue Adventure helps bridge that gap through programs specifically designed to support the transition from school into adulthood. Young people are given opportunities to build confidence, explore their interests, strengthen social connections, and develop the practical skills they’ll use throughout adult life.

For students who are still at school, Blue Tongue Adventure offers a Transition Program that helps prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

For young adults who have already finished school and are considering their next step, the team also offers a free “Try BTA for a Day” experience—allowing participants and families to explore the program, meet the team, and see firsthand whether it’s the right fit.

Because the best disability day programs don’t simply keep people occupied—they empower young adults with disability to build skills, develop confidence, and create a future filled with connection, purpose, and possibility.

Holding Space for Community and Connection after Centacare ceases its NDIS services 

The recent announcement that Centacare SEQ will close its disability hubs, including its well-known Social and Life Skills hubs, marks a significant change for many across the community. These hubs have, for years, been places where people could connect, grow, and feel supported – and their closure by mid-November 2025 has understandably created a sense of uncertainty for participants, families, and staff alike. 

Keeping Connected in the Community 

Five young adults stand at a kitchen bench where they are making burgers. There are chicken patties in a frypan, and buns and fresh salad ingredients on the bench. The people are laughing and happy.

If you, or someone you care for, has been part of a Centacare hub, it’s natural to feel concerned about what comes next – especially when it comes to friendships, routines, and ongoing support. The good news is, change doesn’t have to mean starting over. There are local options where you can continue to thrive, surrounded by the right people and opportunities. 

At Blue Tongue Adventure (BTA), we understand just how important daily structure, connection, and a sense of belonging really are. 

Our unique day program is built around exactly that. Blue Tongue Adventure, based in Brisbane and Toowoomba, specialises in creating fun, engaging, and skill-building programs that bring young adults together in a vibrant, welcoming space full of possibility. 

Our “crew” of 17 to 30-year-olds is spoiled for choice with a mix of creative, life skills, and social activities. No two days are ever the same. 

Here’s just a taste of what’s on offer: 

  • Cooking and café skills 
  • Art & Soul creative sessions including ceramics, painting, digital art, and theatre 
  • Health and wellness activities to build confidence and independence 
  • Pit Crew – basic car maintenance 
  • Garden maintenance and outdoor skills 
  • Woodwork workshops 
  • Industries – hands-on production of products such as body and room scents 
  • Community outings and adventures that build friendships and lasting memories 
  • School leavers employment support (SLES) 

Each program is thoughtfully designed to build capacity, boost confidence, and foster real community. Developed by young adults, for young adults, our activities are rooted in joy, capability, and genuine connection.  

 

 

A Bright Future Beyond Centacare

BTA

We know that finding the right environment – especially during times of change – can feel overwhelming. That’s why we make the transition to Blue Tongue Adventure as smooth and supportive as possible. 

If you’re considering a new option for yourself, your child, or someone you support, we’re here to answer your questions, listen to what matters most to you, and help you take the next step with confidence. 

  • Come for a tour and get a feel for our spaces, meet our team, and see our programs in action. 
  • Chat with us about how your current supports might translate into the BTA environment. 
  • Try BTA FREE For a Day, where you can try the activities, meet the crew, and see what makes BTA so special. 

Contact us to learn more via hello@bluetongueadventure.com.au or 1800 949 249 

 

For the Disability Support Workers Who Make It All Happen 

We know this change also affects the incredible staff at Centacare. For many, supporting others isn’t just a job – it’s a calling. If you’ve been part of that legacy and are now considering your next step, we’d love to talk to you. 

At Blue Tongue Adventure, we’re always on the lookout for kind, creative, and community-minded support workers who bring heart to their work. We offer a supportive and dynamic environment where your skills and energy truly matter. 

Contact our HR team on changeyourfuture@forcare.net.au or 1800 367 227 

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Our Ties to Blue Tongue Pantry in Thorneside

Have you ever heard of Blue Tongue Pantry cafe, overlooking the water in Thorneside on Brisbane’s bayside, and thought, “hmm, that name sounds familiar…”? Yep, you’d be right – we started that, and we’re still closely linked to the Pantry to this day!

Our thanks to Blue Tongue Pantry for sharing their origin story online – which we’re reposting right here:

Blue Tongue Pantry’s Origins in Disability Support

If you’ve dined with us before, you know Blue Tongue Pantry as a great cafè by the bay in Thorneside, for hearty breakfasts, leisurely lunches, and of course excellent coffee! But you may not know how we started, where we got our name, and what continues to fuel our values and goals each day.

Our roots, in fact, lay in the disability support sector!

A Cafe with a Cause

Blue Tongue Pantry began as a social venture to support Blue Tongue Adventure’s disability support day programs for young adults. Back in 2018, the growing ‘Blue Tongue Crew’ needed a space where they could gather as a group, develop friendships, and enjoy programs that would support them to learn new skills: whether for day-to-day confidence and growth, or to explore potential employment opportunities.  Opening the Blue Tongue Pantry cafè was the perfect solution.

A woman working in the kitchen space of a cafè. She has made a pie that is in a tin ready to bake.

The cafè became a favourite dining spot with the local community, and a space to embrace inclusion and accessibility. With our chefs and waitstaff on hand to guide the Blue Tongue Crew, they enjoyed immersive cooking workshops and learning cafè skills. For some of our participants, these opportunities opened their eyes to employment pathways. They went on to do work experience with the cafè, then study hospitality or barista courses, and now have jobs of their own in the hospitality sector. We couldn’t be prouder!

A quiet area at the back of the cafè also became a cosy, familiar space for the Blue Tongue Crew and their support team to gather each day and engage in their growing range of capacity-building programs, all designed with their goals and interests in mind.

Growing and Thriving

As a few years passed, Blue Tongue Adventure expanded its range of programs, and the Blue Tongue Crew grew in numbers. It became clear they were outgrowing the cafè space. Plus, with plans and goals for many more exciting hands-on programs, they needed facilities to make their dreams a reality! A solution was found with another social venture: the Blue Tongue Collectables showroom and centre, just a few minutes away on Tingal Road in Wynnum.

Three young men sit on the floor of a woodwork workshop, building a garden bed from wooden pallets. Two are smiling and giving the thumbs-up sign.

The new premises feature a wide range of spacious facilities including an art studio, a woodwork workshop, and room to store all the resources and supplies that help to make the hands-on disability support programs so successful. It also features a gallery space, where artworks and giftware items created by the Blue Tongue Crew in their programs are on display and available for sale.

Continued Connections

However, the move to a new centre hasn’t spelled the end of our connection with the Blue Tongue Crew! They’ve continued to join us at the Pantry for weekly cooking workshops, and this has been a main driver for the opening of our Blue Tongue Kitchen cooking school, right next door to us at Mooroondu Road Thorneside. With our expert pastry chef Allan at the helm, Blue Tongue Kitchen hosts the Blue Tongue Crew’s weekly workshops, as well as 10-week terms of capacity-building classes open to all NDIS participants. A select range of mainstream classes are also open to the general public on weekends.

So, both our cafè and the Blue Tongue Adventure crew have grown, but our core goals remain the same as they were back in 2018: to open opportunities for people with disabilities, to embrace our local community, and always to deliver uncompromised experiences.

Browse the range of Blue Tongue Industries giftware on the shelves at Blue Tongue Pantry on your next visit!

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Unique Gifts For The Festive Season

If you’re looking for unique and socially conscious gift ideas this festive season, the crew at Blue Tongue Adventure Wynnum has been working on a range of artisan creations, perfect for placing under your tree for someone special. 

A young man wearing an apron stands at a kitchen bench, tying labels onto jars of pickled preserves.

Nathan puts the finishing touches on delicious preserves at Blue Tongue Kitchen.

The Blue Tongue Crew has whipped up a range of delicious pickles, chutneys and relishes, as part of their capacity-building cooking workshops at the award-winning Blue Tongue Kitchen cooking school, under the expert guidance of Chef Allan. These preserves are ideal for festive season charcuterie platters, thoughtful gifts – or even to add some extra flavour to those post-Christmas leftovers! 

If you’re shopping for someone who deserves a luxurious treat, browse the Blue Tongue Industries range of home, bath and body products. The range includes candles, soaps, scrubs, body washes and lotions, all crafted and packaged by the Blue Tongue Crew. 

The Cooking and Industries workshops are just some of the activities on offer at Blue Tongue Adventure’s disability support day programs for young adults.  These workshops help to hone skills such as reading recipes and following procedures. Proceeds from the sale of the products are re-invested back into the programs.  

Check out the range on the shelves at Blue Tongue Pantry cafe, 100 Mooroondu Road Thorneside, opposite Beth Boyd Park. 

Explore Supported Travel Opportunities

With Blue Tongue Adventure, the fun doesn’t stop when the programs finish at 3pm on weekdays!  Our Blue Tongue Crew also loves getting involved with Saturday social events, and travel for people with disabilities, through Tea-cup Events! 

It’s another service offered by our parent provider, Tea-cup Cottage, offering young adults the chance to explore your interests, hang out with others your own age, and take steps toward independence. With a wide range of exciting adventures on the calendar, you’ll be counting down the days until your next event or getaway! 

Supported Travel with NDIS funding 

Tea-cup Events specialises in short getaways – usually overnight trips on weekends, plus they coordinate a few 3 or 4 night trips each year as well.  It’s a budget-friendly way to utilise your NDIS STA (Short Term Accommodation) funding, which can cover supports, accommodation, meals, some activities and some transport (eg – road transport can be covered, but plane tickets are an out-of-pocket expense).  You share supports based on your care ratio, so your funding goes further. Plus, it’s a great chance to make new friends, try new experiences, and take those first steps toward independence by spending time away from the family home. 

Some of the most popular events include: 

  • Farmstays – animal experiences, campfires, cosy cabins and fresh mountain air 
  • City staycations – a night in the bright lights of the big city! 
  • Whitsundays Cruise – four nights sailing the Queensland coast, with one full shore day in Airlie Beach 
  • Sea World Resort – explore the theme park, and enjoy resort facilities including the fabulous heated pool 

Saturday Social events 

Enjoy everything the local community has to offer! Tea-cup Events also coordinates a variety of Saturday Social events. There’s no overnight accommodation at these events, but there are still new things to see, places to explore, and people to meet. Concerts, festivals, sporting matches, theatre shows and more! You can even suggest events you’d like to attend, and the Tea-cup Events team can make it happen for you! 

Aligned with Your Goals 

If you have NDIS goals to increase your independence, develop your social skills and explore your community, Tea-cup Events can support you on the way, helping you grow your confidence.  You don’t even have to be in the Blue Tongue Crew to join in! Visit the website here to see what’s coming up, or email events@tea-cupcottage.com.au to find out more! 

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SLES with Blue Tongue Pathways: Grow your independence and job skills

Finishing school is such an exciting time, full of opportunity! But if you’re not quite ready for the world of work, NDIS-funded SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports) is there to help you make a smooth transition, and develop the skills you need to get job-ready and chase your goals. And in the Blue Tongue Pathways SLES service, we’re all about the big picture, helping you grow in all the areas you need, to get on the pathway to success.   

“Independence skill-building is at the crux of it,” explains facilitator Mitch Brennan. “After all, that’s a foundation for life.” 

“Then we branch out from there, to work on getting job-ready!” 

Putting You On Your Chosen Pathway 

The two-year Pathways program starts out with a focus on building your confidence,  interpersonal skills, and communication skills – taking a holistic approach to developing your independent living skills. And it’s a chance to really narrow down your goals and how to go about pursuing them.  

In the second half of the program, it’s about implementing what you’ve learned, putting your skills into practice. This could include volunteering, work experience, or paid employment. 

SLES supports are customised to your own unique job goals and needs, but you’ll also benefit from working in a small group setting. 

“The start of the day in Blue Tongue’s SLES service is workshop-style, with group-led discussions. It’s great for relationship-building and team-building, and gets our participants really engaged,” Mitch says.   

“The topics of discussion might centre around expectations of a workplace, hygiene and presentation, time management, internet use and cyber safety, through to workplace health and safety. We even cover independence skills like opening bank accounts, paying cash vs credit, how to vote, or applying for a rental.”  

After a morning spent in theory-based workshops, it’s time to dive into hands-on, practical work. This is done with 1:1 or 1:2 support, depending on your needs and preferences. 

“That might be work experience. It might be mock job interviews,” says Mitch. “Sometimes it’s learning how to use public transport to get to work on time. It could mean attending a workshop and then coming back to practice the skills you learned.” 

Your Goals, Your Choices 

When you have a goal to work in a particular industry, Blue Tongue Pathways is deeply dedicated to supporting you to pursue it. Across our Brisbane and Toowoomba centres, our current SLES participants have a diverse range of job goals on the go. 

“We have a few guys who’ve just got white cards and forklift tickets. Hands-on, warehouse work is really popular. We have many who want to work with animals, one who wants to be a personal trainer … and one who’d like to be a train driver, so we’re working with Queensland Rail on that,” Mitch says.  

“They’re all really achievable goals – and we’re there to help get the ball rolling for them.” 

Support Every Step Of The Way 

Mitch’s skills and background as a social worker are a big part of his strengths as our SLES facilitator.  

“My advocacy skills from social work have come into play, to liaise with stakeholders, and create opportunities for our participants,” he says. 

“Also, I can pick up on nuanced barriers that might be in play. There could be mental health issues that affect confidence, or their ability to articulate what they need.  

“Some of our participants come in with goals that they feel they can’t achieve because of their disability.”  

“We can build their confidence and say ‘your disability is not your problem. Disability only exists because society won’t cater for you properly. It’s not on you to make room for others. Society needs to become more accessible for you.’ And you can really see their motivation lift when they understand that,” he says. 

Contact the team on hello@bluetonguepathways.com.au to find out more, and discuss a SLES service to put you on the pathway to achieving your goals! 

  • SLES stands for School Leaver Employment Supports. 
  • It is an NDIS funded support for senior school students and young adults with disabilities. Participants are generally 18-20 years old, but the cutoff age is usually 22. 
  • It assists participants in making a smooth transition from school to working life. 
  • SLES is generally funded for two years, under the NDIS support category Finding And Keeping A Job. 
  • To be eligible for the funding, you need to have goals in your NDIS plan such as “looking for work” or “building work readiness skills” 
  • SLES is a flexible support service, tailored to your individual needs and goals (it is not a formalised ‘course’). Progress is measured with regular check-ins with you, support workers and stakeholders to see how you’re progressing against your goals, and identify any areas that need further focus. 
  • Our SLES service runs from 9 am to 3 pm, and participants attend one or two days a week. 
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Art With Heart At the Blue Tongue Adventure Showcase 2024

Wynnum is set to play host to an inspiring and thought-provoking art show this month, with Blue Tongue Adventure’s Art Showcase, displaying a vast array of pieces by artists involved in the disability support program. 

The event will feature a diverse range of art works, using media including woodwork, ceramics, paint on canvas, digital art, and textiles. The Blue Tongue Crew is also stocking the shelves with a variety of Blue Tongue Industries giftware items, including bath and body products, candles, and jewellery. 

Blue Tongue Adventure’s Tingal Road centre will be transformed into an elaborate gallery for the event, with guests enjoying drinks and canapés by Thorneside café Blue Tongue Pantry as they mingle and admire the works. There will also be live music by Blue Tongue Crew member Sam Mammino.  

“We’re so excited to showcase the beautiful pieces our Crew have created over the last few months,” coordinator Sam Franklin-Wangman said. 

“This event will uplift and inspire the Crew to continue these amazing creations, and provide the opportunity to showcase their work to their friends and family, as well as inspiring others in the community.” 

The Art Showcase will be held on Friday 23 February, 6:00pm-8:30pm at Blue Tongue Adventure, 260 Tingal Road Wynnum.

RSVP here!

 

As published in The Community Leader February 2024  

Gold Coast Discovery Day: Thursday 17 November

We’re throwing open the doors at Blue Tongue Adventure Gold Coast to show where all the fun happens!  Visit us and learn all about our vibrant day programs for young adults with disabilities, at our Discovery Day on Thursday November 17.

This open day is a chance for the whole community to:

  • Tour our immersive adventure space
  • Learn about the huge variety of day programs, and get hands-on with art workshops, games and activities
  • Check out the range of dedicated facilities, such as the sensory room, clinical rooms and indoor basketball court
  • Have all your questions answered by our program coordinators
  • Learn about School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) opportunities

The Details:

Thursday 17 November

9:30am-2:30pm – Stay for a little while, or stay all day

1/54 Siganto Drive Helensvale Gold Coast

Enjoy complimentary morning tea in our on-site bakery cafe until 10:30 am

All welcome!

Interested participants and their families/guardians
Support Coordinators
Teachers and Guidance Officers
Friends of current Blue Tongue ‘Crew’

To Register:

Call 1800 949 249
Email bluetonguegoldcoast@tea-cupcottage.com.au

Need help with the NDIS?
We’ll have coordinators on hand to give you the answers you need!

See you there!

Kick off your weekend with Saturday Social!

At Blue Tongue Adventure, there’s just too much fun and action to pack into a five-day week – so now you can also join us on Saturdays, for the disability support social programs you know and love!

Saturday Social is open to adults aged 17 and over. It’s a chance to hang out with like-minded people, try new things, make friends, and generally have a blast, as we always do!

Just like our Monday to Friday disability support social programs, Saturday Social is guided by what the Blue Tongue Crew wants to do. We could hang out at our home base to enjoy things like art workshops, or music and dance… but since it’s the weekend, we’ll all be pretty keen to get out and about!  The Crew always loves exploring the community and all it has to offer. Whether that’s seeing the sights of our local area, or checking out games arcades or indoor trampolining – we’re up for anything!

Saturday Social runs from 9am to 3pm at our Wynnum and Helensvale bases. Pick-ups and drop-offs are available. As usual, remember to bring:

  • Bag
  • Hat
  • Water bottle
  • Morning tea and lunch or money to purchase
  • Resource fee

Grab your friends and get involved! Contact us today to join in the action!