We’re catching the train into Brisbane City for a special day out to see Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom on the big screen!

The adventure starts with a train ride into the city, giving participants the chance to experience public transport together before heading to the cinema for the movie, snacks and plenty of laughs with friends.

It’s a fun day out that also naturally supports social confidence, independence, road and public transport safety, communication and community participation in a supported environment.

🚆 Return train travel included

🎟️ Movie ticket included

🍿 Cinema snacks included

🥤 Drink included

🐑 Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

Meet & Pick Up: Details provided prior to the day.

🚗 Door-to-door pick up and drop off can also be arranged.

## Risk Details

* Slips, trips or falls at train stations, on trains, within the cinema, shopping centre, toilets, stairs, escalators or surrounding public spaces

* Participant becoming separated from the group while travelling, at a train station, within the city or at the cinema

* Risks associated with train platforms, including proximity to platform edges, moving trains and gaps between the train and platform

* Participant attempting to enter or exit a train without staff direction or becoming separated from the group as train doors close

* Interaction with members of the public in busy train stations, on public transport or within the Brisbane CBD

* Road and traffic risks when walking between the train station, cinema and other locations within the city

* Emotional distress, anxiety or sensory overload due to trains, crowds, announcements, noise, darkness, movie volume or unfamiliar environments

* Distress or dysregulation associated with unexpected changes, delays or disruptions to the planned journey

* Challenging behaviours, impulsive actions or interpersonal conflict between participants

* Participant leaving the designated activity area without notifying staff

* Allergic reactions or dietary concerns associated with cinema snacks, drinks or other food provided

* Choking while consuming popcorn, confectionery, snacks or drinks

* Participant requiring access to the bathroom while travelling or during the movie

* Medical event or participant becoming unwell while away from home

* Emergency evacuation of the train, station, cinema or other public venue

* Unexpected public transport disruptions, cancelled services or changes to cinema arrangements

## Potential Repercussions

* Minor injuries including cuts, bruises, grazes, strains or sprains

* Participant becoming temporarily separated from the group

* Injury associated with trains, platforms, stairs, escalators, roads or other public environments

* Emotional distress, anxiety, sensory overload, withdrawal or dysregulation

* Behavioural escalation impacting the participant or group

* Allergic reaction or choking requiring first aid or medical assistance

* Illness or medical event requiring parent/guardian collection or emergency assistance

* Disruption to the planned activity due to transport delays or participant support needs

* Serious injury or incident requiring first aid, emergency services or evacuation

## Alternative Options

* Sensory supports such as headphones or ear defenders during train travel and the movie

* Access to quieter areas and supported breaks where reasonably available

* Participant may leave the cinema with a staff member for a supported break if they become overwhelmed or distressed

* Alternative snacks or drinks based on known allergies and dietary requirements

* Additional individual support where this has been arranged based on the participant's assessed support needs

* Parent/guardian collection if a participant becomes unable to safely continue with the excursion

* Alternative travel arrangements may be considered if public transport becomes unavailable or unsafe

* Activities may be modified or discontinued where staff determine that continuing presents an unacceptable risk

## Strategies to Reduce Risk

* Ensure participant profiles, medical information, allergies, individual risk assessments, emergency contacts and relevant consent forms are reviewed prior to attendance

* Maintain appropriate staff-to-participant ratios based on the ages and individual support needs of participants

* Provide participants with a clear safety briefing before commencing the excursion, including expectations for train travel, walking through the city and attending the cinema

* Conduct regular headcounts and participant check-ins throughout the day, particularly before and after boarding trains and when entering or leaving venues

* Keep the group together when navigating train stations, platforms, pedestrian crossings and busy public areas

* Establish clear supervision zones and ensure staff are positioned appropriately throughout the group when walking or using public transport

* Participants must remain behind designated platform safety lines and away from platform edges until staff advise it is safe to board

* Staff to actively supervise participants when boarding and exiting trains and ensure the group is accounted for immediately afterwards

* Where practical, staff to position themselves near train doors when boarding and exiting to reduce the risk of participants becoming separated

* Participants must not board, exit or move between areas without staff direction

* Use designated pedestrian crossings and follow traffic signals when navigating the city

* Establish clear meeting points and ensure participants know to remain in a safe location and seek assistance from Marching Forward staff if they become separated

* Provide close supervision around stairs, escalators, train platforms and other higher-risk areas

* Review known food allergies and dietary requirements before purchasing or distributing snacks and drinks

* Prepare participants for the day's schedule, including the train journey, walking, cinema environment and expected transitions

* Allow appropriate sensory supports and provide breaks where required

* Monitor participants for signs of anxiety, fatigue, distress, illness, injury or dysregulation throughout the excursion

* Ensure staff carry charged mobile phones, emergency contact details, relevant participant information and appropriate first aid supplies

* Staff to follow Queensland Rail, station, cinema and emergency service directions in the event of an incident or evacuation

* Check train services and planned travel routes prior to departure and have an alternative plan in the event of significant delays, cancellations or disruptions

* Contact parents/guardians or emergency services where required if a participant becomes unwell, injured, significantly distressed or cannot safely continue with the activity

* Adapt supervision and activities throughout the day according to individual participant needs and changing circumstances