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ISSUE: 158
Oakleigh Centre
Rec Line
Newsletter
September & October 2014
P O Box 127
773 Warrigal Rd
Oakleigh 3166
Phone: (03) 9564 0989
Emergency ONLY: 0403 242 528
Email: rec-line@oakleighcentre.org
www.oakleighcentre.org
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REC LINE
September Activities
ACTIVITY
TIME
COST
Mexican Festival:
Federation Square
Sunday 14 Sept
11am—4pm
$180; includes lunch
Join the colourful fiesta at Fed Square for the Mexican Festival, with a
food, beverage and entertainment line-up that showcases the very best of
Mexican culture.
Aromatherapy
Saturday 20 Sept $50; includes
1pm– 4pm
snacks
You are invited to relax and rejuvenate after a busy week with scented oils
and beautiful music.
Live Music
Sunday 21 Sept
1pm—5pm
$130; includes
lunch
Have a fantastic afternoon out with Rec-line, enjoy listening some of
Melbourne best live music with lunch.
Royal Melbourne
Show
Saturday 27 Sept $250; includes
9am—3pm
entrance and lunch
Pick up your show bag at the Melbourne Show and enjoy a day of
entertainment and games.
NOTE: please bring your own money if you wish to purchase a show bag.
Lets Escape
Melbourne
Sunday 28th Sept $200 includes
entrance and lunch
11am—5pm
Here’s your chance to Escape Melbourne for the day. Come on a road trip!
For Terms & Conditions please refer to Page 10
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October Activities
ACTIVITY
TIME
COST
Tessalaar Tulip
Festival
Saturday 4 Oct
10am—3pm
$210; includes
entrance and lunch
Be enchanted by the fields of tulips in flowering across Mount Dandenong.
Sea life Melbourne
Aquarium
Sunday 5 Oct
11am—4pm
$180; includes
tickets and lunch
Visit Melbourne Aquarium and check out over 10,000 aquatic animals while
taking an interactive adventure from the depths of the ocean to the icy waters of
Antarctica.
Aromatherapy
Saturday 11 Oct
1pm– 4pm
$50; includes
snacks
You are invited to relax and rejuvenate after a busy week with scented oils and
beautiful music.
Melbourne Zoo
Sunday 12 Oct
9am—2pm
$170; includes entry
and snacks
Visit all your favourite animals at the Melbourne Zoo.
Mornington Steam
Train
Saturday 18th Oct $160; includes
9.45am—4.15pm tickets and lunch
Hop aboard the steam train for a stylish and scenic ride through the Mornington
Peninsula.
St Kilda Markets
Sunday 19 Oct
9am—2pm
$150;
includes lunch
Explore the St Kilda Markets on the water front, and then enter Luna Park to try
your luck at the Game Huts or if you are daring enough ride the Sky Train!
Live Music
Sunday 26 Oct
1pm-5pm
$130; includes
lunch
Have a fantastic afternoon out with Rec-line, enjoy listening some of Melbourne
best live music with lunch.
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REC LINE
Weekly Special Interest Groups
Rec-line is in the process of reviewing prices for special
interest groups.
Rec-line will endeavour to contact current participants to
further discuss this price increase. New prices will be out
in the next newsletter—issue 159, November/December.
Monday
NOTE: Last session of the year Monday 18th December, returning
19th January 2015.
Ten Pin Bowling
3.45pm—6pm
Two games
$35 per person
Monday
NOTE: Last session of the year Monday 1st December, returning
2nd February 2015.
Water Aerobics
Two classes available
4pm—5.30pm
OR 5.30—7pm;
$12 per session
High needs—
With own carer
For Terms & Conditions please refer to Page 10
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Monday
NOTE: Last session of the year Monday 8th December, returning
9th February 2015.
Current Affairs & Literacy Group
5pm –6.30pm
$10 per session
Tuesday
NOTE: Last session of the year Tuesday 2nd December, returning
January 27th 2015.
Healthy Lifestyle Group
4.30pm—7pm
$35 per session
Wednesday
NOTE: Last session Wednesday 26th November, returning 28th
January.
Breakout Dance
6—7:30pm
$12 Per Session
For Terms & Conditions please refer to Page 10
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Rec-Line Holidays
Holidays
Date
Support level
Gold Coast:
Theme Parks
Echuca:
Houseboat
Tootgarook
Holiday House
29 Sept—3
Oct
31 Oct—4
Nov
1—4 Nov
Low Support
Lakes
Entrance:
New Years Eve
Forbes:
Elvis Festival
29 Dec—2
Jan ‘15
$3350
FULL
Low to Medium $2200
FULL
Support
Medium to High $3550*
$3650
Support with
Active Night
Low to Medium $2500
Support
7—12 Jan
‘15
Low to Medium $2500
FULL
Support
Phillip Island
14—17 Jan
‘15
19—23 Jan
‘15
20—25 May
‘15
Medium to High $2500
Support
$2500
Low Support
Spirit of
Tasmania
Blues on
Broadbeach,
Gold Coast
Perth
Cost
Low Support
$3000
TBC
13—17 June Low Support
‘15
$3500
TBC
*Ex-KRS Price
For Terms & Conditions please refer to Page 11
In partnership with Travel Managers.
Quote “oaktravel” for personalized travel service.
Contact: Angela ph: 0402 265 382 OR
email: angelas@travelmanagers.com.au
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Phillip Island
14th—17th January 2015
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Visit the Chocolate factory
Spend the day at the Koala and animal
park
View the parade of little
penguins
Walk the board walk looking for wild life
Spirit of Tasmania
19—23 January 2015
Take a cruise between
Melbourne and Tasmania (Devonport), see the sights
and enjoy on-board entertainment.
Spend time in Tasmania and buy memorabilia for your
trip before you cruise home to Melbourne.
Blue on Broadbeach, Gold Coast
20—25 May 2015
Attend one of Australia’s most iconic
Blues festivals and groove to both
international and national artists performing outside
around Broadbeach.
Enjoy and relax on the beach while
listening to blues tunes.
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Hire the Tootgarook Holiday
house
Tootgarook holiday house is the
perfect location to enjoy a holiday.
Owned and operated by Oakleigh
Centre the Tootgarook holiday house
is the perfect travelling distance for
a long weekend get-away.
The holiday house is available for hire for disability
and aged care services, as well as private rental. The
house consists of six bedrooms (sleeping up to 14),
and is fully equipped for all support
capacity levels.
While you are there you can enjoy:
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The Peninsula Hot Springs
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Go to the Mornington Markets
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Visit the Ashcombe Maze
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Visit local galleries and wineries
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Relax on the beach
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Fishing
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Ferry ride to Queenscliff
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Rec-Line supported holidays at
Tootgarook
Rec-Line organises regular weekends away
to the Tootgarook
holiday house. These holidays are run by
experienced disability and recreation
support workers who understand the needs
of the individual.
Your holiday will be documented through
photographs for you to remember over the
coming years.
Available Tootgarook Holidays with Rec-Line:
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Saturday 1 November to Tuesday 4 November
The Oakleigh Centre would like to
acknowledge and thank the members of
Kew Cottages Parents Association for
“gifting” the Tootgarook Holiday House. We
welcome member’s of Kew Cottages to join
Rec-Line’s planned Tootgarook holidays at
the discounted prices listed on Page 6.
Contact Rec-Line on (03) 9564 0989 or
rec-line@oakleighcentre.org for more information
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News from Oakleigh Centre
A Very Special Thank-you—Estate of Pam Carnegie (14.01.1942 – 30.05.13 )
Pam Carnegie was an active member of Rec-Line for a number of years, always
participating in weekend activities and holidays, both interstate and at our own
Tootgarook Holiday House.
Our sincere thanks goes out to Pamela’s family who have recently donated a large sum
of her estate toward the refurbishment of the Tootgarook Holiday house. This donation
will enable the Oakleigh Centre to continue it’s operations of the beach retreat for
years to come.
A special mention to Jane Carnegie for organising the donation, and her nieces and
nephews for their support.
Winter Appeal
A special thank you to all the Rec-Line family and friends that donated to the Oakleigh
Centre Winter Appeal this year. We have raised approximately $15000 from this appeal
to go towards the cost of repainting the Tootgarook Holiday house.
REC-LINE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
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All activities must be booked in advance and cancellations require 48 hours notice for a full
refund.
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
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Initial trial session is free
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Payments must be made one month in advance
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Non-attendance will be charged to retain placement
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One month notice is required for cancellation
TOOTGAROOK HOLIDAY HOUSE HIRE
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Minimum stay 2 nights, maximum 10 nights
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A non refundable 20% deposit is due within 14 days of a booking for any holiday
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The balance is due within 60 days of hire commencement
HOW DO YOU JOIN?
To join, ring and speak to the Rec-Line staff. A Personal Support Form needs to be
completed prior to attending any activity or holiday. The Rec-Line newsletter will be
posted or emailed to you bi-monthly detailing leisure, recreation and holiday
opportunities for the following months.
You can ring or email the Rec-Line staff to book activities and/or holidays on
(03) 9564 0989 OR rec-line@oakleighcentre.org
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REC-LINE HOLIDAY TERMS & CONDITIONS
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For small group holidays offering individualised activities and choices on the holidays.
All meals, activities, transport, staff support & accommodation are included in the cost unless
specified.
For all holidays, the meeting & collection point is the Oakleigh Centre
GROUP SIZES:
High support offers full bathroom assistance, assistance with transferring, personal care, with 1:2 staff
support provided.
Medium support offers supervision of personal care, with some assistance, with 1:3 staff support
provided.
Low support is no supervision required for personal care with 1:4 staff support provided.
*Carers are asked to keep in mind that some people with a disability may require a higher level of
assistance while on holidays with unfamiliar staff and surroundings.
FEES:
The charge for the Tootgarook holidays listed have two costs. The Ex-KRS charge is applicable to any
person who lived at Kew Cottages Residential Services, in recognition of the “gift” of the Tootgarook
Holiday House to the Oakleigh Centre from Kew Cottages Parents Association in November 2009.
Invoices are sent out each month and can be receipted by EFTPOS, cash or cheque payment. Direct
debit can also be arranged. A non-refundable deposit is required to confirm all booking for holidays.
The Rec-Line prices include staff & volunteer support costs, transport charges, meals, snacks and
drinks where indicated, administrations costs and applicable entrance fees.
INSURANCE & CANCELLATION:
Insurance is not included in the advertised price of any holiday unless specified, and is highly
recommended for every advertised holiday and Rec-Line can assist with an individual quote. The
Cancellation Policy for Rec-Line holidays states that “If a client cancels a holiday, a substitute person
will be sought if possible”. However, the following cancellation charges will apply if a substitute
cannot be found.
Victorian & Interstate Holidays:
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Less than 7 days: no refund
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8 to 20 days 50% refund of the balance
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21 to 39 days 75% refund of the balance
The Board of Directors has determined that in the event of a cancellation of a booked activity or
holiday by a participant a fee will apply to cover administration and/or other expenses.
OTHER CONDITIONS:
The holiday participant is liable for any damage to property or persons which they may cause.
All personal belongings are the responsibility of the participant and Rec-Line recommends that all
luggage and all clothing and personal items should be labelled. Rec-Line is not responsible for any
items lost or damaged on holiday.
Rec-Line reserves the right to withdraw holiday participation from anyone whose behaviour is likely
to affect the smooth operation of the holiday or adversely affect the enjoyment or safety of other
holiday participants. In such an event the participant will cover the full cost of the participants
return from the holiday. Rec-Line is under no liability to such person and no refund will be
forthcoming in such circumstances.
Applicable GST included in prices as per legislation.
Prices are subject to change if advertised more than 6 months in advance.
Effective 1st May 2014,
Terri Morrison, Recreation & Leisure
Oakleigh Disco
Thursday nights
Glen Waverley Community Centre
700 Waverley RD (Corner Waverley Rd & Springvale Rd),
Glen Waverley
The disco & dinner function is held on Thursday and can be paid upon attendance
with cash on the evening or via account.
Drink & Chat
Dinner
4pm
5.30
FREE
$14
Enjoy a delicious two course meal
Booking essential by 2pm ($14 for support staff)
Disco
6.30pm to 9pm $14
Dancing & singing along with the DJ
Supper served at 7.45pm for 10mins
DJ Calendar
Rockin’ Robin
NOTE: Last disco for the year Thursday 11th December.
DJ Flash
DJ Jeff
Hall hire subsidised by the
City of Monash
Community Support Fund