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Leisure Link

Leisure Link is a recreation program which aims to provide and promote independence and community integration for people with a physical or intellectual disability aged between 15 and 45 years.

What is the Goulburn Leisure Link Program?

Leisure Link is a recreation program which aims to provide independence and integration for its members.

This is achieved by offering a wide range of leisure activities as determined by the interests of the group.

Who is it for?

There are two different groups:

• The Saturday Fun Club
  Is for people with a mild to moderate intellectual disability aged between 15 and 45 years it offers regular weekend activities as well as evening, holiday, sport and peer support programs.
• The Social Club
  Is for people with a physical disability aged between 15 and 65 years outings and activities are arranged to members interests and include dining out, shows and trips away.

• The person with the disability by Making friends and widening their social, leisure and educational experiences.
• The family by taking time out.
• The volunteer by sharing time and interests with a person with a disability.
• The community by better understanding the needs and abilities of people with disabilities.

Activities are subsidised to make them affordable and in accordance with the HACC National Fees Policy ability to pay can be taken into account.

Activities for volunteers are free of charge.

Volunteers

People aged 16 years or older who are willing to share time and interests with people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Training provided.

Phone (02) 4823 4497 for more information on Leisure Link.

Contact details
Leisure Link Coordinator
02 4823 4497 (ph)
02 4823 4456 (fax)
council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au

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