11/06/2026
Tasmania Calling
Its Nearly time to head back to New Norfolk and Old Beach respectively.
✔️Community Access and Social Capacity Building Support – Three-Day Tasmania Break
Participant Support Activity: Escorted Community Access and Capacity Building Program
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Locations: Strahan, Tasmania and Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Support Purpose
This planned three-day supported community access program is designed to provide both the participant and primary carer with a structured break from routine while delivering therapeutic social and community participation opportunities. The participant experiences vision impairment/blindness and requires active support to safely access unfamiliar environments, engage with the broader community, and develop confidence in social situations.
Day 1 – Travel and Community Engagement (Strahan)
The participant will be escorted to Strahan, with support provided throughout travel, orientation, navigation, and community access. Activities will include visiting local businesses, cafés, tourism outlets, and community spaces. Support staff will facilitate conversations with members of the public, hospitality staff, and local business operators to encourage social interaction and communication skills.
The participant will be supported to:
● Navigate unfamiliar environments safely.
● Engage in conversations with community members.
● Build confidence when accessing public spaces.
● Develop decision-making and self-advocacy skills.
● Reduce social isolation through positive community experiences.
Day 2 – Community Participation and Reflection
While remaining in the Strahan region, the participant will attend local attractions, retail outlets, and community venues. Discussions will focus on social challenges experienced by the participant, barriers to inclusion, strategies for managing anxiety in public settings, and improving confidence during interactions.
Support staff will encourage:
● Independent participation where appropriate.
● Problem-solving during real-world social situations.
● Communication with unfamiliar people.
● Increased confidence in community settings.
● Development of social resilience and adaptive skills.
Day 3 – Cradle Mountain Wellbeing and Nature-Based Supports
The participant will travel to Cradle Mountain for a structured wellbeing and reflection day. Nature-based activities provide opportunities for emotional regulation, stress reduction, sensory engagement, and supported discussions around personal goals and social development.
Activities may include:
● Accessible walking experiences.
● Guided environmental exploration.
● Discussions regarding social participation goals.
● Reflection on recent community interactions.
● Development of future community access strategies.
Expected Outcomes
This support activity aims to:
● Increase community participation skills.
● Improve confidence when interacting with unfamiliar people.
● Enhance independence within public environments.
● Reduce social isolation.
● Improve emotional wellbeing through meaningful community engagement.
● Strengthen self-advocacy and communication skills.
● Provide short-term respite and wellbeing benefits for both participant and carer.
It’s a lot of driving but certainly open discussion is important and a growth tool .
www.mountain supports.com.au
