Nothing brings us more joy than being in a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, is encouraged and feels like they belong. This is the environment we strive to create for participants with additional physical and psychosocial needs on our respites. With a diverse variety of activities and experiences for all abilities, our respites provide opportunities of a lifetime to connect with others, explore our beautiful state, face fears and personal challenges alongside support workers.
Not only is our amazing team comprised of highly professional and qualified staff but we all " love what we do and this shines through!!"
We have registered Occupational Therapists (one who specialises in Dog Therapy!) An incredible Physiotherapist and our support workers have backgrounds in Exercise Physiotherapy, Teaching, creativity, Yoga, Reiki, Beauty Therapy, Massage, Dance and more.
OutAbout is one big family!! Our Founder Jane Glowacz (OT) has specialised in the realm of mental health since 2005. She has a passion for bringing people together and celebrating what life and nature have to offer. Jane, together with her husband Marcin and OutAbout team are helping individuals, "find their purpose, no matter the challenges."
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All of our events aim to create inclusion, connection, capacity building, confidence building and life skills development and most importantly learning how to be happier. Respite costs can be subsidised by the participants NDIS plan managed or self managed funds. We are not a registered provider.
"I liked the way I was accepted with my mental health issues and I was not made to do anything I didn't want to. I did what I wanted to participate in at my own leisure. They are all friendly people in OutAbout. As soon as I was happy I was freed from the mental health issues that concern me. Towards the end I did not want to go back home
"I liked the way I was accepted with my mental health issues and I was not made to do anything I didn't want to. I did what I wanted to participate in at my own leisure. They are all friendly people in OutAbout. As soon as I was happy I was freed from the mental health issues that concern me. Towards the end I did not want to go back home. So much fun. I got to meet new people as well who were all nice to me and enjoyed my company as I did theirs."
"A big shout out to OutAbout! My son Reece joined this amazing club and has truly changed his life. He has been to Busselton and Lancelin for short trips away for the first time without both parents. He enjoyed every minute of it and Jane made me feel so at ease letting him go. Now there is no stopping him. Thank You guys for this fantastic opportunity for Reece; he loves you guys so much."
"I have so much fun with my time away with OutAbout. I am made to feel special and part of a family. We experienced lots of activities that I wouldn't normally do. It has been life-changing. Thank You OutAbout for giving me this opportunity. I can't wait to go away with you again."
"It was wonderful to do some 'normal' things & bring back good memories of pre wheelchair times...
The whole time having someone there who actually cares that I'm OK & comfortable, & putting my wheelchair in and out of the vehicles continuously & wheeling me around always with a smile made me feel so welcome & included."