Looking for a place to hang out, make new friends and have some fun these school holidays?

Our School Holiday Social Club is a relaxed, supportive space where teens can connect with others while enjoying a variety of activities both indoors and outdoors. No two days are exactly the same, with opportunities to get creative through art, learn practical cooking skills, enjoy casual basketball and outdoor games, play board games, listen to music, chat, and simply spend time with like-minded peers.

Designed to support social confidence, communication skills, independence and community participation, this program provides a welcoming environment where participants can be themselves while building meaningful connections.

Lunch and activities are included.

Pick Up and Drop Off: Mango Hill Community Hall

Risk Details

• Slips, trips, or falls within the community hall, kitchen areas, outdoor spaces, or sporting activities

• Minor injuries while participating in cooking activities, including cuts, burns, or contact with hot surfaces

• Injury during basketball or active games, including strains, sprains, collisions, or falls

• Dehydration, heat exhaustion, or sun exposure during outdoor activities

• Allergic reactions to food ingredients, environmental factors, or insect bites

• Emotional distress, anxiety, or sensory overload due to social situations, noise levels, or group activities

• Challenging behaviours or interpersonal conflict between participants

• Participant leaving the activity area without notifying staff

• Adverse weather conditions impacting outdoor activities

Potential Repercussions

• Minor injuries including cuts, bruises, grazes, sprains, or burns

• Allergic reactions requiring medical attention

• Heat-related illness or dehydration

• Emotional distress, withdrawal, anxiety, or dysregulation

• Temporary separation from the group

• Escalation of behaviours impacting participant or group safety

• Serious injury requiring first aid or emergency medical assistance

Alternative Options

• Participation in indoor activities only

• Alternative low-impact activities for participants not wishing to engage in sport

• Sensory-friendly activities or access to quiet spaces when required

• One-on-one support for participants requiring additional assistance

• Modified cooking tasks based on individual skills and abilities

• Alternative creative, social, or recreational activities offered by Marching Forward

Strategies to Reduce Risk

• Ensure participant profiles, medical information, risk assessments, and consent forms are reviewed prior to attendance

• Maintain appropriate staff-to-participant ratios based on individual support needs

• Conduct safety briefings at the commencement of each session and before activities

• Staff to supervise all cooking activities involving knives, appliances, or hot surfaces

• Encourage regular hydration, sunscreen application, and sun-safe practices during outdoor activities

• Provide clear behavioural expectations and structured support throughout the day

• Identify and provide access to quiet or low-sensory areas if participants require breaks

• Monitor participants continuously for signs of distress, fatigue, illness, injury, or dysregulation

• Carry first aid equipment, emergency contact information, and communication devices at all times

• Adapt activities where required to ensure participation is safe, inclusive, and appropriate to participant abilities

• Establish clear boundaries, supervision zones, and check-in procedures throughout the program