Recreation
Yooralla’s services offer a range of individual supports, group activities and outings across Melbourne.
Yooralla’s services offer a range of individual supports, group activities and outings across Melbourne. Ask about our 1:1 supports, and in home overnight support. Join a Social Group, School Holiday program, an online program, attend a respite camp or holiday. Tell us what you would like and we can design programs to suit your needs.
Services
1:1 Supports
Individual co-designed supports for tasks and skills building.
1:1 In Home Overnight Support
Staff can support you in your own home.
Social Groups
Yooralla’s social groups are a great way to make new friends and try new things. Some outings and activities are designed for adults and others are for children and young people which may include people over 18 years of age. We use public transport on every program. Please bring lunch, or money to buy lunch, Companion Card, Myki Card and money to top-up, water bottle and appropriate clothing.
For more information please contact Yooralla Connect 1800 966 725
To book your spot please email yoorallaconnect@yooralla.com.au
School Holiday programs
Spring, September/October
Book by 5 September 2022!
Yooralla’s School Holiday programs offer a range of group activities and outings across Melbourne. Make new friends and meet up with familiar faces.
We will be using public transport on every program. Please bring lunch, or money to buy lunch, Companion Card, Myki Card and money to top-up, water bottle and appropriate clothing.
For more information, please contact Yooralla Connect 1800 966 725
To book your spot, please email yoorallaconnect@yooralla.com.au
Online@Yooralla
Online Life Skills and Recreation activities.
Respite Camps
Overnight camps up to 3 days for children and young people to explore local attractions and build social and life skills.
Respite Holidays
Overnight holidays for adults and young people to explore local attractions and build social and life skills.
Future Services
We create services to cater to your needs.
Social group activities in your area
All of Melbourne
Activities can be offered as a 1:1 basis. If several clients are interested in the same activity, there is a possibility of a group booking being made and the ratio being altered to meet client needs
Ongoing | Hamilton | Book tickets |
Various dates | AFL Games | See AFL fixture |
Ongoing | Movies | Cost dependent on movie theatre |
Ongoing | Grazeland | $4 entry + food |
Various dates | Basketball, soccer, rugby, and netball | Book tickets |
30 Mar - 24 Apr | Melbourne Comedy Festival | Book tickets |
From 4 May | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Book tickets |
11 & 12 June | Oz Comic Con | Book tickets |
1 June – 31 Aug | Winter Night Markets | FREE entry + spending money |
2 - 4 Sep | DreamHacks | $50 entry |
15 Sep – 14 Oct | Tesselaar Tulip Festival | Book tickets |
2 Sep - 2 Oct | Royal Melbourne Show | TBC |
7 - 9 Oct | PAX Gaming Convention | $65 entry Book tickets |
14 - 16 Oct | Melbourne Dog Lovers Show | Book tickets |
29 Oct - 5 Nov | Royal Melbourne Cup Carnival | Book tickets |
TBC | St Kilda Twilight Markets | FREE entry + spending money |
2 Dec | Good Things Music Festival | Book tickets |
24 Dec | Carols by Candlelight | Book tickets |
Connections, Exploring Melbourne Group
Arrangements can be made if you require assistance with transport.
Sun 10am | Coffee Connections | Visit a different café each week |
Sun 1pm | Central Strikes | Join a bowling group |
Thurs 5.30pm | Tastes of the World | Visit restaurants of different cultures around Melbourne |
Gippsland
La Trobe Valley: The Gippsland Adult Bowling Group
A social group who meet weekly to participate in the local bowling group. Weekly Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm. Ages 18+ but 16 and over considered.
Warragul and Drouin: The Baw Baw Adult Social Club
A social group who enjoy local community markets, bowling, movies and day trips for activities such as the Royal Melbourne Show and AFL matches. Weekly Saturday 9am to 4pm. Ages 18+ but teens considered.
Northern Region
Preston: The Northern Social Group
for young people who love getting out and about in the community. Fortnightly Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Ages Under 18. Please return your completed expression of interest form to us 04/7/22.
16/7/22 | Strike Bowling & Melbourne Central | $8 game + spending money |
23/7/22 | Melbourne Science Gallery | FREE (optional spending money) |
30/7/22 | VFL Match TBC once scheduled (due to floating fixture) | Ticket (TBC) + spending money |
6/8/22 | Queen Victoria Market | FREE + spending money |
13/8/22 | ACMI + lunch at Federation Square | FREE + spending money |
20/8/22 | Cat Café & Melbourne Central | $16 inc. drink + spending money |
27/8/22 | Old Melbourne Gaol | $30 includes entry + spending money |
3/9/22 | Melbourne Museum | FREE + spending money |
10/9/22 | Glow Minigolf & Docklands | $12 |
Mansfield: The Mansfield Social Group
for young people who love getting out and about in their community. Fortnightly Tuesday 4 to 8pm and Saturday 11am to 4pm. Ages teens and 18+.
Benalla: The Benalla Social Group
For young people who love getting out and about in the community. Fortnightly Saturday 11am to 4pm. Ages teens and 18+.
Wangaratta: The Wangaratta Social Group
For young people who love getting out and about in the community. Fortnightly Saturday 4 to 8pm. Ages teens and 18+.
29/04/22 | Charlies Burger Bar Wangaratta | $20 - $30 |
13/05/22 | Gamzi Smokehouse Millawa | $20 - $30 |
27/05/22 | Hotel Pinsent Wangaratta | $20 - $30 |
10/06/22 | Home Thai Restaurant Wangaratta | $20 - $30 |
24/06/22 | Hollywood’s Pizza Café Wangaratta | $20 - $30 |
Southern Region
Hampton: The Junior Explorers Youth Group
For active young people who love getting out and about in the community with a focus on outings to the city. Fortnightly Saturday 10.30am to 4.30pm. Ages 10 to 15. Please return your completed expression of interest form to us by 4/7/22.
23/7/22 | Bounce Indoor Trampoline Centre | $12 + spending money |
6/8/22 | Holey Moley Mini Golf | FREE + spending money |
20/8/22 | Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (Including wave pool session) | $5.80 Concession + spending money |
3/9/22 | Fitzroy Gardens outdoor adventure + bowling Please bring a pen/marker | $8 per game for companion card holders |
Cranbourne: The Cranbourne Youth Group
for children and young people who love getting out and about in the community to increase independence and confidence. Fortnightly Saturday 10.30am to 4.30pm. Ages 10 to 17. Please return your completed expression of interest form to us by 4/7/22.
16/7/22 | Bounce Indoor Trampoline Centre | $18.50 concession |
30/7/22 | Casey Race Swimming Centre | $7.60 concession |
13/8/22 | Fitzroy Gardens outdoor adventure + National Gallery of Victoria - Please bring a pen/marker | FREE |
27/8/22 | Bowling + city exploration | $8 per game concession |
Moorabbin: The Trax Adult Social Group
For adults to participate in activities in and around Melbourne such as going to the Melbourne Aquarium, football and local festivals. Fortnightly Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm. Ages 18+.
8/5/22 | South Side Festival | FREE + spending money |
22/5/22 | TwistED Science experience + afternoon tea | Adult $32 Conc $22 |
5/6/22 | Cat Lovers Show (Alternative Option: Bowling) | $32.50 + spending money $8 per game |
19/6/22 | HOYTS Movies | $18 for companion card holders |
Clayton: The Clayton Adult Social Group
For adults to participate in activities in and around Melbourne such as going to the Royal Melbourne Show, Melbourne Zoo and art galleries. Fortnightly Saturday 10.30am to 4.30pm. Ages 18+. Please return your completed expression of interest form to us by the 4/7/22.
23/7/22 | Melbourne Museum | FREE for companion card holders |
6/8/22 | Hoyts Movies: Minions, Rise of Gru | $18 for companion card holders |
20/8/22 | Melbourne Zoo | Adult $38 Concession $29 |
3/9/22 | Holey Moley Mini Golf | $16 for companion card holders |
Hampton: The Hampton Adult Social Group
For adults to participate in activities in and around Melbourne such as going to Werribee Zoo, movies and swimming. Fortnightly Sunday 10:30am to 4.30pm. Ages 18+.
1/5/22 | Sealife Aquarium | Adult $36 + spending money |
15/5/22 | South Side Festival | FREE + spending money |
29/5/22 | African Festival | FREE + spending money |
12/6/22 | HOYTS Movies | $18 for companion card holders |
Oakleigh, Bentleigh, Clarinda, Clayton, Cranbourne, Mornington
Adult Social Groups meet 5 days a week to access the community and skill development programs. Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.30pm. Ages 18 to 30 and 30+.
Eastern Region
Croydon: The Croydon Social Group
For active young people who enjoy activities from movies and arcades to rock climbing and festivals. Fortnightly Saturday 10am to 4pm. Ages 18+.
30/04/22 | Brothers Arcade Docklands | Adult $25 |
14/05/22 | Luna Park | Entry + single ride $15 (pre-booking required) |
28/05/22 | Swimming at MSAC | Adult $10 + money for lunch |
11/06/21 | Group to decide on the day | Bring money for lunch/spending money |
25/06/22 | Scienceworks | Adult $15 Exhibition 'Illuminate: How Science Comes to Light' Adult: $27 Student concession: $12 |
9/07/22 | Glow Golf Docklands | Adult $12 + spending money |
Box Hill: The Trio Social Group
For young people who enjoy a self-directed service visiting the Old Melbourne Gaol, the MCG and more. Fortnightly Sunday 10am to 4pm. Ages 15+.
17/7/22 | Metro Tunnel HQ + lunch at South Melbourne market | Spending money if you choose |
31/7/22 | Group to decide | Spending money if you choose |
14/8/22 | Strike Escape Room, Strike Bowling, Melbourne Central | Adult $40.00 |
28/8/21 | Scienceworks: Beyond Perception, Seeing the Unseen | Adult $15.00 Student & Concession FREE |
11/09/22 | Old Melbourne Gaol | Child $20.30 Student $28.80 |
Box Hill: The Get About Social Group
For active young people wanting to develop friendships and independence in the community. Fortnightly Saturday 10am to 4pm. Ages18+.
Box Hill: The Rovers Social Group
For active young people wanting to develop friendships and independence in the community. Fortnightly Saturday 10am to 4pm. Ages18+.
Western Region
Laverton: The Wyndham Wanderers
A group for children who enjoy art, craft, cooking, sensory activities, outings to parks and indoor recreation centres. Fortnightly Saturday 11am to 5pm during school terms unless otherwise specified. Ages 12 and under. Please return your completed expression of interest form to us by 1/7/22.
16/7/22 | Movie (TBC) | TBC |
30/7/22 | Archie Bros Arcade | Free entry, plus money for games |
13/8/22 | Melbourne Zoo | FREE |
27/8/22 | Swimming at MSAC | $5.80 concession |
10/9/22 | Penguins at St Kilda Foreshore + Adventure Playground | FREE |
St Albans: The Barkly Bunch
A social group for young people with a mix of incursions at St Albans Community Hub and excursions in the local community. Fortnightly Saturday 10am to 3pm. Ages teens and young adults. Please return your completed expression of interest form to us by 1/7/22.
16/7/22 | Arts and Crafts: Making your own underwater world | $5 for art supplies |
30/7/22 | Cooking: Mini pizzas and cookie decorating | $10 for ingredients |
13/8/22 | Scavenger Hunt around base | Free |
27/8/22 | Science Week: Make your own volcano | $5 for supplies |
10/9/22 | Disco Day | Free |
West Footscray: Rec n Roll
a social group for energetic and adventurous young people who like to catch public transport for outings to Scienceworks, Melbourne Museum, ACMI, karaoke, movies and festivals. Fortnightly Saturday 11am to 5pm during school terms unless otherwise specified. Ages teens and young adults. Please return your completed expression of interest form to us by 1/7/22.
23/7/22 | VFL Match: Footscray Bulldogs vs Casey Demons @ Whitten Oval 12 -6pm | $5 |
6/8/22 | Melbourne ZooSt Albans Railway Station | Free |
20/08/22 | Movie (TBC) | TBC |
03/09/22 | DreamHacks @ Melbourne and Olympic Park, gaming and esports expo | $50 |
St Albans: The Westies Social Group
For young people who enjoy activities such as ArtVo, Melbourne Star, luncheons, theatre, AFL and bowling. Fortnightly Saturday 10am to 4pm during school terms unless otherwise specified. Ages 18+. Please return your completed expression of interest form to us by 1/7//22.
16/7/22 | ACMI and City Exploration | Approx. $10 per game |
30/7/22 | VFL Game: North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Richmond Tigers @ Ardern St Oval 12- 6pm | FREE |
13/8/22 | Movie (TBC) | TBC |
27/8/22 | MCG Tour and National Sports Museum - includes access to change rooms, the field, and more | $24 + spending money |
10/9/22 | Melbourne Zoo | FREE |
Melton: Melton Hive
A group for children who enjoy catching public transport for outings to ArtVo, Melbourne Star, luncheons, Melbourne Zoo and bowling. Fortnightly Saturday or Sunday. Ages under 12.
Bendigo, City Experience, Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Geelong and Phillip Island: Camps and holidays
For groups varying from 2 to 5 people with similar interests. Camps for under 18. Holidays for adults to experience an overnight or short getaway. TBC
CI West Life Skills
Develop Life Skills at St Albans Community Hub. For young people and adults. Wednesdays 3pm to 5pm during school terms unless otherwise specified. Please return your completed expression of interest form to us by 1/7/22.
13/7/22 | Budgeting + money | $5 for supplies |
20/7/22 | Budgeting + money | $5 for supplies |
27/7/2022 | Budgeting + money | $5 for supplies |
3/8/2022 | Meal planning and healthy eating | $5 for supplies |
10/8/2022 | Meal planning and healthy eating | $5 for supplies |
17/8/2022 | Food hygiene + cooking | $5 for ingredients |
24/8/2022 | Food hygiene + cooking | $5 for ingredients |
31/8/2022 | Dinner party | $5 for ingredients |
Resources
Download: Recreation factsheet (PDF, 824kb) 538kb Recreation-2pp-web-290518.pdf
Download: Recreation factsheet (Word, 45kb) 46kb Recreation_Accessible-word.docx
Interested in attending?
Call Yooralla Connect 1800 966 725 To book your spot please email YoorallaConnect@yooralla.com.au
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