Discover the latest important update from ClubMates Travel regarding STA claims! We’re committed to transparency and ensuring you make the most of your NDIS funding. Learn why we’re pausing some respite options and how we’re protecting you from financial risk. Read on to find out how we continue to offer safe, enjoyable, and fully supported travel experiences.
Read MoreClubMates Travel specializes in personalized travel experiences for NDIS participants, empowering them to achieve their goals through travel. Let’s explore the distinctions between Short Term Accommodation (STA) and holidays.
Read MoreClubMates Travel has been featured in the Australian Financial Review, highlighting our dedication to ethical practices and compliance as an NDIS provider. In an exclusive interview at the Gold Coast Disability Expo, Peter Negri discusses the importance of maintaining high standards and the recent legislative changes. Discover how we ensure transparency and integrity in all our services. Watch the video to hear the full interview and read the article here.
Read MoreWhen traveling overseas, should you get insurance or not? This is a common question that our bookings team gets asked. It is an expense that is not covered by the NDIS, and so it can often get left off the list so people can save on cost and pay less out of pocket. To answer it, I want to tell a story from my own recent experience traveling to the Maldives.
Read MoreIn this blog, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Carol, our most experienced support crew member. Since joining us in 2006, Carol has been an integral part of our team, bringing her vast knowledge, unwavering compassion, and infectious enthusiasm to every journey. Join us as we delve into Carol's inspiring story, learn about her unique approach to support, and discover why she loves being a part of the ClubMates family.
Read MoreExplore the benefits of farm life and the outdoors for people with disabilities through Alicia's conversation with AS4P Care's Joseph at the Brisbane Disability Connection Expo. Discover how nature's accessibility can transform lives. Watch our insightful video interview for a deeper dive.
Read MoreTo spark meaningful change and restore the essence of human connection for those living with disabilities, we must seek a deeper understanding of this quiet crisis. This is our call to action: to mend the social fabric one person at a time, gently addressing the threads of isolation before they impact mental health even more.
Read MoreWe want to shed some light on a topic that is red hot in the news ahead of this week's national cabinet meeting: NDIS provider registration.
Read MoreAustralian Music Festivals are rapidly improving access for people with disabilities. Find out which events have the best access and your travel options for the top events.
Read MoreWe're excited to share some New Year's Eve celebration ideas that will elevate your festivities and make your entry into the new year truly unforgettable.
Read MoreTrains possess a captivating ability to transport us through stunning landscapes, and our upcoming train trips are no exception.
Read MoreInterested in travelling to New Zealand and want to know more about how accessible it is? Read our latest blog about accessible travel to New Zealand.
Read MorePlanning a holiday? We answer your top questions about holidays for people with a disability. If you’re living with a disability, you need extra support while you’re on holiday. So naturally you have plenty of questions to ask about how to go about planning, booking and enjoying your travel. As specialists in disability holidays, we’re… Continue reading Australia’s #1 Disability Holiday Specialist: The 13 Things We Get Asked Most
Read MoreCan your NDIS funding be used on holidays? If you are a person with a disability, you may be wondering how NDIS holiday funding works..The NDIS will not fund a holiday, but it will cover the expenses related to a support person.This means that expenses like flights, transport and accommodation are not covered by the… Continue reading NDIS Holiday Funding: Your Questions Answered
Read MoreAre you planning to soak up in a culinary-centred holiday that is showered with gastronomic escapades, historical journeys and relaxing activities, all while enjoying the rest of the gustatory treats Australia has to offer? If you are then ClubMates Travel will literally and figuratively “take you away” by these two tours that promise a stimulating,… Continue reading Your Dream Culinary Getaway
Read MoreThe Hushed Allure of Luxury Coach Travel Have you ever uncovered paradise by mere beholding? Although it is highly suggested to explore, seek the thrills and take pleasure in adventure, there are times where we discover more to life just by being at ease- by simply perceiving and internalizing. One of the activities where you… Continue reading The Hushed Allure of Luxury Coach Travel
Read MoreIt is undeniable that the importance of our health is a determining factor on the quality of life that we are to obtain in this lifetime. Since childhood, we have always been reminded to take care of our bodies – at home, school, and in the community that we are in. As we grow old,… Continue reading The Power of a Healthy Lifestyle
Read MoreThanks to the progression of the technology these days, more and more travelers with Autism enjoy the marvelous experiences gained from exploration, creating valuable memories that will continually inspire them for the rest of their lives. But let’s be honest. Some people with an Autistic family member veer away from traveling, especially to travel destinations… Continue reading The Magic Brought About by Traveling
Read MoreMoms adorably hum to their unborn babies. Kids develop their language skills singing the language-stimulating nursery rhymes. Students are able to improve their study habits and memory while listening to their favorite songs. Adults who seem to be overwhelmed by the multitude of life duties get de-stressed by their most wanted playlists. People who are… Continue reading The Best Australian Music Holidays
Read MoreAustralia’s best kept secrets continually surprise us. There’s always a lot to explore and more to discover from the Land Down Under. The urbane structures in the uber popular Melbourn. The iconic Opera house in Sydney. The immaculate beaches of Bondi and Whitsunday Islands. All of those shopping locations and national parks, of surfing sites… Continue reading THE ERRORLESS ULURU
Read MoreHow can we possibly forget our Christmas memories of yesteryears? The variety of festive and classic music which heightened the Christmas feel. The yuletide ornaments and holiday wreaths that were gorgeously peppered everywhere. That chilly morning when we eagerly unwrapped the presents that screamed reds and greens, placed underneath the giant Christmas tree. How we… Continue reading 10 GIFTS TO GIVE FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM THIS HOLIDAY
Read MoreThe waves, sun and sand have always been associated with summer. Walking on tiptoes along the shore, with the sandy blankets shimmering under the vibrant rays of the sun, our sun kissed skin glisten as we take the plunge onto the refreshing sea that provides us with a glowing aura and an enlivening feeling. It’s… Continue reading A Pre Christmas Sapphire Coast Holiday
Read MoreThe town is slowly getting painted with reds, pinks and whites in the past few days. Images of Cupid are sprinkled everywhere. Musical shows and concerts that center on L-O-V-E are all prepped up to serenade. Couples are now preoccupied making reservations for fanciful or intimate dinner dates. Gestures of affection are expressed ubiquitously. Families… Continue reading Top 5 Romantic Destinations in Australia
Read More5 Best Places to Holiday in Victoria Located in southeastern part of Australia, Victoria is a state that is dotted with alluring mountains, sparkling surfing beaches, beauteous national parks, and blooming wineries, just to mention a few. It’s no wonder why many put Victoria on the top list of the best places for an adventurous… Continue reading 5 BEST PLACES TO HOLIDAY IN VICTORIA
Read MoreAustralia Day is only just around the corner! All Aussies have big plans of celebrating this day with great festivities.Whether it is holding a barbecue party at home, dropping by the nearest local events, to watching the glamorous fireworks in Sydney which seems like stars dancing in the sky, one thing’s for sure-there are many… Continue reading Happy Australia Day from ClubMates Travel!
Read MoreAre holidays funded by the NDIS? No, but the supports can be funded if written into the plan as a goal, & determined that the reasonable & necessary criteria HAS BEEN MET. If the funds are not written into the plan we can still claim supports but budgeting of the funds needs to be monitored… Continue reading NDIS Reasonable and Necessary Criteria and Supported Holidays
Read MoreWe have journeyed through the first half of the year 2019 with so much hope and gratitude. And with all the accomplishments you’ve achieved and the challenges you’ve faced, you definitely deserve to take a holiday! Celebrating your achievements and learning experiences in the form of a getaway is healthy for your mind and body… Continue reading Gorgeous August Getaways
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that there are plenty of ways on how traveling can provide us with so many benefits. It’s not merely going to a new place and seeing a picture-perfect sight—we enrich ourselves holistically. So, there is indeed a grain of truth in Anthony Bourdain’s quote, “Travel changes you.”A marvelous landscape may make our jaws… Continue reading Refreshing Holiday Destinations in May
Read MoreGoing on a cultural trip, visiting places of interest, and seeing fascinating scenery are experiences that always give delightful moments to travellers as the trip does not only serve as a form of relaxation for tired minds and bodies but also provides a wonderful chance to have new perspectives about one’s cultural heritage. Culture is… Continue reading HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS FROM A CULTURE-FILLED HOLIDAY
Read MoreIf you are ready to be empowered then be prepared to be both amazed and impressed by Gabi Shull’s inspirational story of her powerful spirit and confidence that will certainly strengthen your steadfastness in whatever hardship you are going through right now.A teen from Missouri is now becoming well known for embodying strength of character… Continue reading The Spirited Teen Ballerina and Cancer Survivor Gabi Shull
Read MoreLose yourselves in the dazzling holidays offered by ClubMates Travel during the decadent month of March! The supported holidays touring in this month is infused with numerous activities and countless explorations across the hottest attractions in Australia as you revel in March’s balmy weather – warm enough and just about right to enjoy the sights and to savor… Continue reading The Most Awe-Inspiring Supported Holidays in March
Read MoreWhen boldness strikes, it allows you to do the things you’ve never imagined you’ll ever embark upon. It’ll take you to places you’ve never been to. It lets you discover a hundred things about yourself, and the challenges that you’re capable of surmounting. Being adventurous could transform you into a better person that you can… Continue reading Some of the Most Audacious Thrill-Seekers with Disabilities
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