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: 26 Williams St, Dayboro

Door-to-door transport can also be arranged.

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