CareAway Tours - Assisted holidays for adults with disabilities

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

"Category 1 Active" Holidays
"Category 1" Holidays
"Category 2" Holidays
"Category 3" Holidays
Staff
Tour Cost Inclusions
Medication
Recreational Activities
Accommodation

	"Category 1 Active" Holidays
	These holidays are designed to provide a service for people who are highly active and mobile requiring only, little to no assistance or supervision whilst holidaying. It is necessary for the consumer to be able to toilet, shower and look after personal care independently or with minimal prompting. It is also expected that they have good social skills. 1: 4-5 staff-to-participant ratio.
	"Category 1" Holidays
	These holidays are designed to provide a service for people who are active and mobile requiring only, minimal assistance and supervision whilst holidaying. It is necessary for the consumer to be able to toilet, shower and look after personal care independently or with minimal assistance. It is also expected that they have good social skills. 1: 4-5 staff-to-participant ratio.

	"Category 2" Holidays
	These holidays are for people seeking a slow - paced holiday with a minimum - low amount of assistance. It is necessary for the consumer to be able to toilet, shower and look after personal care independently or with minimal to moderate assistance. It is also expected that the consumer is socialized and able to participate in public outings. 1:3 staff-to-participant ratio.

	"Category 3" Holidays
	These holidays and are for people who have extra care needs and may need some physical assistance to walk, personal care and/or mild behavioral issues. It is also expected that the consumer is socialized and able to participate in public outings 1:2 staff-to-participant ratio.

	CareAway is unable to offer holidays to people with challenging, violent or self-injurious behaviours on any holidays. CareAway does not offer full assistance holidays.

	Staff
	These tours and holidays are supervised by fully qualified and experienced staff, who are familiar with caring for people with intellectual disabilities, and are holders of a current St John Senior First Aid Certificate. 24 hour Staff supervision. Staff are available for assistance with personal help, laundry, packing and unpacking, shopping, money budgeting and medication or any other requirements. (Please note if consumer requires or it is necessary to have a higher level of care, cost will need to be negotiated.)

	Tour Cost Inclusions
	All Fully Air Conditioned Bus Travel. Economy Airfares where applicable. All accommodation and meals including drinks. All organised tour costs as on itinerary including Entrance Fees. All bus travel and day trips as on the itinerary. 24 hour staff supervision & care from our trained and qualified team of staff. Photograph album compliments of CareAway.

	Tour Cost DOES NOT Include
	Single use of room. Snacks between meals. Phone calls. Laundry costs - however the staff will be there to help you. Personal or medical items. Spending money. Any additional venues not included in itinerary. Travel insurance. Additional costs maybe incurred for pick-ups.

	Medication
	If the consumer requires staff to administer medication, medication must be in Webster packs or dossette box. Please sign authorisation for CareAway staff to give out medication.

	Recreational Activities
	These activities are organised by staff. Participation is voluntary.

	Accommodation
	Motel and Apartment style accommodation on a triple or twin share basis. On occasions a holiday house may be used.

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