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!
