Holiday
We believe that every individual has personal desires and sense of adventure.
We don’t say NO!!, We find a way around the obstacles to getting what you want!!
We encourage and guide participants through those desires by assisting with researching findings around the best possible holidays and safest adventure experiences that meets those desires.
We support you through the process of holidays planning and having relevant conversations with all stakeholders.
We support you through, whilst researching and gathering more information around the holiday of your choice.
We support you through budgeting based on your funding. For clients with limited funding, we help guide you through the process of expanding your funding allocation (e.g. via NDIS).
We assist you through the relevant risk assessments and liaising with your healthcare professionals to ensure safety, proper support medical and health support throughout the holiday period.
Once all above listed are accomplished, we will then support you through the necessary booking arrangement around your holidays and adventure.
What best describes your Holiday support Category ?
We Listen
Our trained professional disability travel agents carefully assess what kind of holiday you are looking for.
We Support
Our crew members support you on the holiday of a lifetime. Our crew members support you on the holiday of a lifetime
It is your right to holiday!!
On holiday, you might experience new things, gain a new perspective on life or practice new daily skills in a different setting – for example, starting a conversation with a stranger.
“Your family will actually want you to go, you need the break.”
Your family or regular carers can also relax, knowing we’ll make sure you’re safe and supported while you’re away.
Tailor Made Holidays for People Who Need Support
If you’d like to go on holiday, please navigate to our contact page to get in touch.
Lacking confidence, a little Nervous ?
It is OK ! We will hold your hand through the process, staffing is highly trained, the friendliest people you could ever imagine. And Yes, We have all tools to ensure open and close communication with your family at all times.
How are holidays funded?
We often get asked by participants and stakeholders how are holidays are funded under the NDIS. Technically under the NDIS, holidays are not funded, but the supports that underpin them can be. These types of supports fall under Short Term Accommodation (Respite) Line Item. The NDIS price guide defines the Short Term Accommodation line item as “Integrated support for self-care, accommodation, food and activities in a centre or group residence for short periods.”. This line item can be used flexibly over the period of 24 hours to provide accommodation, food and negotiated activities over a short period of time. A portion of that can funding can be used towards a hotel or an Airbnb and a contribution towards activities. Funding for Short Term Accommodation falls under the Core budget, which can be used for a variety of things as they meet the reasonable & necessary criteria.
Can my holiday needs be funded through my NDIS plan?
The NDIS fund provides "reasonable and necessary supports" to assist people in achieving the goals in their personal plan. This means that we may be able to include and provide supports to help you achieve more independence and social participation, improve your health and wellbeing, employment and more.
If going on holiday is one of the goals set out in your NDIS plan, the NDIS may fund the supports needed for your trip. You may see some of the following words on your NDIS support plan:
Assistance with personal activities
Social and community participation
Development of daily life skills
Assistance with travel and transport
Group-based community, social and recreational activities
Can taking a holiday be one of the goals in my NDIS plan?
Yes, if it means you’ll be able to achieve your goals. Travelling with Xcare Travel gives you the opportunity to:
Pursue your goals, objectives and aspirations
Increase your independence
Develop your capacity to actively take part in the community
Heading off on a holiday is one of the best ways to relax and unwind, spend quality time with the family, and to explore and experience new destinations. But for those families travelling with a loved one with high-needs, disabilities, or a wheelchair, it’s not always as easy as simply jumping on a plane or packing the car for a road trip. It can mean lots of forward planning and researching to find appropriate accommodation and wheelchair friendly activities that the whole family can enjoy. Thankfully here in Australia we’ve seen lots of businesses and tourism bodies leading the way in making holiday destinations and activities accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities. With hotels offering more and more inventory of accessible rooms, special low-sensory sessions in museum and galleries, and a number of designated wheelchair friendly beaches , there are lots of holiday options for families of all abilities. Many hotels are now introducing ‘ smart rooms’ that allows guests to use their voice to activate lights, aircon, televisions, and curtains, while accommodation booking platforms like HomeAway and Airbnb have accessibility filters to help make searching for the right accommodation even easier. There are even travel agents like Travel With Special Needs that are dedicated to helping plan the perfect all-accessible holiday! To help you get started on your next all-ability or wheelchair friendly holiday, here are a suggestion of top 5 accessible holiday destinations in Australia.
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No age limits on single trip or annual multi-trip policies
Cancellation, Curtailment and Emergency Medical Expenses cover in the event Covid-19 is contracted
£10m Medical and Repatriation expenses cover available for those on a waiting list for treatment or investigation
A host of additional cover options including many Sports and Activities, Gadget Cover, Missed Connection and more