Top Inclusive School Holiday Activities for Children with Support Needs in Adelaide
For parents of children with support needs, school holidays can feel like a minefield of programs that claim to be “inclusive” or "everyone welcome" but fail to deliver the support required. Nearly half of Australian parents report difficulties accessing truly inclusive programs that meet their child’s needs during school holidays. To help, we’ve curated the best inclusive activities in Adelaide for the October school holidays, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment for every child.
Below you will find a list all the specific activities for both weeks of the upcoming school holidays, including dates, locations, and any unique details like sensory accommodations or special support available.
Week 1
Puberty Plus Intensive
Bloom Wellbeing | Port Adelaide
Wednesday 2nd October 10am-4pm
Bookings Essential ( ages8-12)
Accessible Venue ☑️
Disability Aware Staff ☑️
Sensory Friendly Environment ☑️
Capped number maximum: 8 ☑️
Neuro Affirming Practices ☑️
Quiet Areas Available ☑️
Outdoor sensory play
Nurturing Gnomes | Woodcroft
Bookings Essential (ages 3-6)
Accessible Venue ☑️
Disability Aware Staff ☑️
Sensory Friendly Environment ☑️
Capped number maximum: 6 ☑️
Neuro Affirming Practices ☑️
Quiet Areas Available ☑️
Touch a Truck
City of Marion | Mitchell Park
Thursday 3rd October 9.30am-10.30am - Inclusive Hour
No bookings requires - Non capped event
Quiet hour will run from 9:30 am to 10:30 am where there will be no music, sirens or horns beeping during this time, for families seeking a calmer experience.
sensory body art
Nurturing Gnomes | Woodcroft
Bookings Essential (ages 5-10)
Accessible Venue ☑️
Disability Aware Staff ☑️
Sensory Friendly Environment ☑️
Capped number maximum: 6 ☑️
Neuro Affirming Practices ☑️
Quiet Areas Available ☑️
Week 2
boredom busters
Bloom Wellbeing | Port Adelaide
Wednesday 2nd October 10am-4pm
Bookings Essential ( ages 10-16)
Accessible Venue ☑️
Disability Aware Staff ☑️
Sensory Friendly Environment ☑️
Capped number maximum: 8 ☑️
Neuro Affirming Practices ☑️
Quiet Areas Available ☑️
free Inclusive circus class
Lolly Jar Circus | The Estonian Hall | North Adelaide
Wednesday 9th October 10am-11.30am
Bookings Essential (ages 5-26)
Accessible Venue ☑️
Disability Aware Staff ☑️
Sensory Friendly Environment ☑️
Quiet Areas Available ☑️
outer space sensory play
Nurturing Gnomes | Woodcroft
Bookings Essential (ages 5-10)
Accessible Venue ☑️
Disability Aware Staff ☑️
Sensory Friendly Environment ☑️
Capped number maximum: 6 ☑️
Neuro Affirming Practices ☑️
Quiet Areas Available ☑️
Sensory Friendly evening
SA Museum| Adelaide
Wednesday 9th October : 5-7pm
Bookings Essential
Accessible venue ☑️
Social story available ☑️
Sensory friendly hours ☑️
Capped numbers ☑️
Companion card welcomed ☑️
outer space sensory play
Nurturing Gnomes | Woodcroft
Bookings Essential (ages 8-14)
Accessible Venue ☑️
Disability Aware Staff ☑️
Sensory Friendly Environment ☑️
Capped number maximum: 6 ☑️
Neuro Affirming Practices ☑️
Quiet Areas Available ☑️
Safe Space Movie Session
The Regal Theatre | Kensington Park
Friday 11th October 10.30am
Bookings Essential
Accessible venue ☑️
Sensory friendly environment ☑️
Capped numbers ☑️
Also, our friends over at We Rock The Spectrum have some wonderful drop and leave sessions, see their flyers below and contact directly for enquiries.
Our October school holidays guide offers exciting, inclusive activities for children with support needs in Adelaide. Ensure your child enjoys a stress-free, engaging holiday by booking early and preparing for each activity with the tips above.
Don’t keep this to yourself—share with a friend who’s looking for inclusive activities for their family. Together, we can make sure every child has the chance to enjoy a fun, supportive holiday!
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