Recreation
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.
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
Yooralla’s School Holiday programs offer a range of group activities and outings across Melbourne. Make new friends and meet up with familiar faces. Download the program flyers for your region in Melbourne:
- North Term 3 2022 - Coming soon
- South Term 3 2022 - Coming soon
- East Term 3 2022 - Coming Soon
- West Term 3 2022 - Coming Soon
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 |
Ongoing groups
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 |
Northern Region
Preston: The Northern Social Group
For young people who love getting out and about in the community. Fortnightly Saturdays 11am to 4pm. Ages Under 18.
| 30/04/22 | Cluedo Experience at the Old Melbourne Gaol | $30 + spending money |
| 07/05/22 | Melbourne Science Gallery & Mental Exhibition | FREE + spending money |
| 14/05/22 | Melbourne Tram Museum Open Day | Gold coin donation, BYO lunch |
| 21/05/22 | NGV & GAIA | FREE + spending money |
| 28/05/22 | African Festival | FREE + lunch/spending money |
| 04/06/22 | Cat Café & Melbourne Central | $16 inc. drink + spending money |
| 11/06/22 | Oz Comic Con | $35 + lunch/spending money Pre-paid non-refundable tickets |
| 18/06/22 | Melbourne Museum & Thai Town Hawker Market QV | FREE + lunch optional $15 |
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.
| 30/4/22 | Glow Golf | $12 + spending money |
| 14/5/22 | South Side Festival | FREE + spending money |
| 28/5/22 | Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre | $5.80 Concession + spending money |
| 11/6/22 | Inflatable World | $17 + spending money |
Cranbourne: The Cranbourne Youth Group
For young people who love getting out and about in the community to increase independence and confidence. Fortnightly Saturday 11am to 4pm. Ages 10 to 17.
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+.
| 30/4/22 | Melbourne Zoo | Adult $38 Concession $29 |
| 14/5/22 | South Side Festival | FREE + Spending Money |
| 28/5/22 | African Festival | FREE + Spending Money |
| 11/6/22 | HOYTS Movies | $18 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 |
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.
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 Saturday 10am to 4pm. Ages 15+.
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+.
Box Hill: The Buddies Social Group
For young men who enjoy a self-directed service visiting the Old Melbourne Gaol, the MCG and more. Fortnightly Saturday 10am to 4pm. Ages 18+.
Western Region
Laverton: The Wyndham Wanders
A group for children who enjoy art, craft, cooking, sensory activities, outings to parks and indoor recreation centres. Fortnightly Saturday 11am to 5pm. Ages 12 and under.
St Albans: The Barkly Bunch
A social group for young people with a mix of incursions at St Albans Community Centre and excursions in the local community. Fortnightly Saturday 11am to 4pm. Ages teens and young adults.
| 23/4/22 | Arts and Crafts: Making your own underwater world | $5 for art supplies |
| 7/5/22 | Cooking: Mini Pizzas and Cookie decorating | $10 for ingredients |
| 21/5/22 | Scavenger Hunt around base | Free |
| 4/6/22 | Science Week: Make your own volcano | $5 for supplies |
| 18/6/22 | 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 10am to 5pm. Ages teens and young adults.
| 30/4/22 | Cluedo Experience at the Old Melbourne Gaol | Free |
| 14/5/22 | Cat Café and Melbourne Central | $16 incl. drink + spending money |
| 28/5/22 | Sunshine Rollerskating | Concession $24 Child $15 |
| 11/6/22 | Oz Comic Con | $35 + spending money Pre-paid non-refundable tickets |
St Albans: The Westies Social Group
For for young people who enjoy activities such as ArtVo, Melbourne Star, luncheons, theatre, AFL and bowling. Fortnightly Saturday 10am to 5pm. Ages 18+.
| 23/4/22 | Bowling at Werribee Plaza | Approx. $10 per game |
| 7/5/22 | Cat Café in Melbourne CBD | FREE |
| 21/5/22 | Eureka Skydeck | $26 concession $18 child Additional $13/$9.50 for the Edge |
| 4/6/22 | Movies (TBC closer to date) | TBC |
| 18/6/22 | Artvo | Concession $25 Under 15 $18 |
St Albans: The Fun with Rec Group
For children who enjoy art, craft, cooking, sensory activities, outings to parks and indoor recreation centres. Fortnightly Saturday 11am to 5pm. Ages 12 and under.
Melbourne CBD: The City Surfers Group
For adults who enjoy activities such as ArtVo, Melbourne Star, luncheons, theatre, AFL and bowling. Fortnightly Saturday or Sunday 11am to 5pm. Ages teens and young adults.
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
Resources
Download: Recreation factsheet (PDF, 824kb) 538kb Recreation-2pp-web-290518.pdf
Download: Recreation factsheet (Word, 45kb) 46kb Recreation_Accessible-word.docx
You can ask for an Easy English Factsheet.
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Call Yooralla Connect 1800 966 725 To book your spot please email YoorallaConnect@yooralla.com.au