Aussie Outback Information

We have operated caravanning and Outback tours for 22 years. On these tours we have had many people with different disabilities, some minor, some severe. We have always managed to accommodate their needs. Almost everyone who has joined a tour has later become a repeat customer. Ages have ranged from babe in arms to middle-80s, couples and singles. There is a chapter in our book The Australian RV and Caravanner's Guide that looks at travel opportunities for people who have disabilities. It also mentions some references and resources on the topic. Particular enthusiasm for this kind of recreational travel has come from Harry and Karen Kerr (Accessible RvVans) and from Anthony Wake (Accessavan) who are 'wheelies' travelling in their caravans. The idea of a trip for people with a disability started at the Central Victorian Stroke Support Group which meets in Bendigo. Several members, who have caravans or other travel vehicles, expressed interest in going a little further than regular bitumen highways. As Brenda is a stroke survivor and has travelled quite widely caravanning, she has been able to explain that this style of travel is very manageable provided one does a little planning and thinking about it beforehand. We felt that we would open our little trip up to others who may care to come along. To keep the level of contact as personal as possible, there will be a limit of 10 rigs in this trip. Hopefully some benefactors in the RV and Caravan Industry or an associated organisation will assist with some kind of support for future trips. Caravans Designed for People in Wheelchairs by People in Wheelchairs. There's no charge for this tour. You pay your way. We are giving disabled people a chance to travel to places they might not go without some sort of experienced companionaship. We are providing this assistance as a donation to the community.