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Inclusive School Holiday Activities in Adelaide - October 2024

Updated: Sep 30

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 ☑️


Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities - Bloom Wellbeing
Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities

 

Outdoor sensory play

Nurturing Gnomes | Woodcroft

Wednesday 2nd October 10am-12.30pm

Bookings Essential (ages 3-6)


Accessible Venue ☑️

Disability Aware Staff ☑️

Sensory Friendly Environment ☑️

Capped number maximum: 6 ☑️

Neuro Affirming Practices ☑️

Quiet Areas Available ☑️

Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities - Nurturing Gnomes
Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities

 

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

Thursday 3rd October 10am-12pm 

Bookings Essential (ages 5-10)


Accessible Venue ☑️

Disability Aware Staff ☑️

Sensory Friendly Environment ☑️

Capped number maximum: 6 ☑️

Neuro Affirming Practices ☑️

Quiet Areas Available ☑️


Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities - Nurturing Gnomes
Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities

 

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 ☑️


Bloom Wellbeing - Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities
Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities

 

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 ☑️


Lolly Jar Circus - Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities
Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities

 

outer space sensory play

Nurturing Gnomes | Woodcroft

Wednesday 9th October 10am-1pm 

Bookings Essential (ages 5-10)


Accessible Venue ☑️

Disability Aware Staff ☑️

Sensory Friendly Environment ☑️

Capped number maximum: 6 ☑️

Neuro Affirming Practices ☑️

Quiet Areas Available ☑️


Nurturing Gnomes - Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities
Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities

 

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 ☑️


SA Museum - Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities
Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities

 

outer space sensory play

Nurturing Gnomes | Woodcroft

Thursday 10th October 10am-1pm 

Bookings Essential (ages 8-14)


Accessible Venue ☑️

Disability Aware Staff ☑️

Sensory Friendly Environment ☑️

Capped number maximum: 6 ☑️

Neuro Affirming Practices ☑️

Quiet Areas Available ☑️


Nurturing Gnomes - Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities
Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities

 

Safe Space Movie Session

The Regal Theatre | Kensington Park

Friday 11th October 10.30am

Bookings Essential


Accessible venue ☑️

Sensory friendly environment ☑️

Capped numbers ☑️

Regal Theatre - Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities
Inclusive Kids Adelaide School Holiday Activities

 

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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