The Telethon Holiday Makers Program takes place at our Fremantle office; Autism West, B Block, Ground Floor, 2 Alma Street (Corner of Alma Street and South Terrace), Fremantle WA 6160.
** Please note that fees have been increased according to NDIS recommendations **
Please be aware that the Terms & Conditions package has changed and is now an Important Information package. Please also take the time to read our Cancellation Policy. Start and finish times for the program have changed as well as day options.
| Monday 6th January 5-10 years | Tuesday 7th January 10-18 years | Wednesday 8th January 10-18 years | Thursday 9th January 10-18 years | Friday 10th January 10-18 years | |
| AM | Dance Therapy & Sensory Play | Skateboard Clinic | Donut Making & Coding/LEGO Robotics | Hip Hop Dancing | FULL DAY ONLY 20 minute Cooking Challenge & Cockburn ARC (Aquatic & Recreation Centre) |
| PM | Dance Therapy & Sensory Play | YouTube Origami, Paper Planes & Park Excursion | Picnic at South Beach with Donuts | Cinema Excursion | |
| Monday 13th January 5-10 years | Tuesday 14th January 10-18 years | Wednesday 15th January 10-18 years | Thursday 16th January 10-18 years | Friday 17th January 10-18 years | |
| AM | Sock Puppets & OSMO/LEGO | Tour of Freo (Fremantle Prison and Fremantle Bay) | Virtual Reality & Gaming | FULL DAY ONLY LEGO Competition & Baking & SciTech Excursion (via train) | Archery |
| PM | Sock Puppets & OSMO/LEGO | Technology : MineCraft Modding & Retro Gaming | Perth City Scavenger Hunt (via train) | Virtual Reality & MineCraft | |
| Monday 20th January 5-10 years | Tuesday 21st January 10-18 years | Wednesday 22nd January 10-18 years | Thursday 23rd January 10-18 years | Friday 24th January 10-18 years | |
| AM | Water Play & Crafternoon | Cinema Excursion | FULL DAY ONLY Hip Hop Dancing & Fringe Festival Show Excursion | Movie & Costume Making & Nerf Wars at the Park | Australia Themed Day & Theatre/Community Drama |
| PM | Water Play & Crafternoon | Coding/LEGO Robotics & Boardgames | Skate Park – Esplanade Youth Plaza | Maritime Museum (Roman Techology Exhibition) | |
| Monday 27th January 5-10 years | Tuesday 28th January 5-10 years | Wednesday 29th January 10-18 years | Thursday 30th January 10-18 years | Friday 31st January 10-18 years | |
| AM | PUBLIC HOLIDAY | Dance Therapy & Strawberry Sandwiches | Slime making & Nerf Wars at the Park | Pizza making & Picnic in the Park | Movie Making |
| PM | Sensory Fun & Games | Radical Reptiles | Water Fight | Bibra Lake Regional Park Excursion for Chicken/Chips |
Autism West subsidised private fees (for non-funded participants) are as follows:
Ages 5-10 (3 hrs) | $67.23 |
Ages 10-18 (7 hrs) | $156.87 |
Ages 10-18 (3.5 Hrs) – Half Day Only | $78.43 |
* Fees have been adjusted to align with NDIS pricing guides.
Fees will only be subsidised while transitioning to NDIS plans or if you’re are not eligible for an NDIS plan. For NDIS prices and those with NDIS plans should contact Trudi for a quote.
All participants;
- Must be toilet trained and independently toileting (Staff reminders are permitted)
- Must be able to independently regulate their behaviour
- Must be in the correct age appropriate / needs group
- Will initially be on a trial basis to assess program suitability, program fit, and staff capabilities
- Will have a photo taken for administration purposes
- After 1 no show, you will be offered 1 alternative day (subject to availability), failing that, enrolment will be cancelled to the program
- New participants are required to attend an interview, see the Important Information package for more details
Parent/Guardian must always provide;
- Companion card (if you have one) – assistants gain free entry to accompany
- Concession card (if you have one) – alternatively a Student card may also be accepted
- SmartRider card (if you have one) – exact change for public transport will be required if no SmartRider is provided.
- Medication if applicable (Please clearly mark dosage, name and other important information)
- Lunch (please avoid products containing allergens above)
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Epipen for Anaphylaxis plus Plan
- Ventolin or appropriate Inhaler for people living with Asthma plus Plan
- Any items that may be required for sensory processing disorders or calming strategies (headphones, blankets, iPads, squish balls, books, toys)
- Any items that may be required for specific excursions/incursions (scooters, skateboards, bathers, towel, iPads)
On attendance the list will be ticked off with parents prior to drop off departure, parents will need to provide all the items necessary for the day. Failure to do so may result in the participant not being able to attend.