24 hour
Staff Supervision
Careaway Tours are supervised by qualified and experienced staff, who are familiar with caring for people with intellectual disabilities whilst on holidays, and are holders of current First Aid Certificates, police checks, NDIS worker checks and public passenger authority checks.
Careaway has three different categories for the holidays dependant of the participants care needs. 1: 4-5 ratio on our Category ‘1’ holidays, 1: 3 ratio on our Category ‘2’ holidays, and 1: 2 ratio on our Category ‘3’ holidays (Please note if participant requires or it is necessary to have a higher level of care, cost will need to be negotiated.)
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Categories & Ratios
Category 1
Holidays 1:4-5 staff-to-participant ratio:
These holidays are for people who are active and mobile requiring only minimal assistance and supervision whilst holidaying. It is necessary for the consumer to be able to toilet, shower and look after personal care independently. Be able to walk independently and at a steady pace It is also expected that they have good communication and social skills.
Category 2
Holidays 1:3 staff-to-participant ratio:
These holidays are for people seeking a medium – paced holiday with a minimum – low amount of assistance. It is necessary for the consumer to be mobile, able to toilet, shower and look after personal care independently or with minimal assistance. Be able to walk independently. It is also expected that the consumer is socialized and able to participate in public outings.
Category 3
Holidays 1:2 staff-to-participant ratio:
These holidays are for people seeking a slower paced holiday. It is expected they are mobile, able to toilet themselves and may need some personal care assistance. Be able to walk independently or with minimal support. It is also expected that the consumer is socialized and able to participate in public outings.
Tour Cost Inclusions
Careaway tours are fully inclusive and the cost includes accommodation, meals, entrance fees, sightseeing, travel costs and support staff whilst on tour. Holidays can also be organised to a specific groups requests.
Tour Cost Exclusions
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Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, excess baggage, purchase of unexpected/forgotten items
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Medication
If the participant requires staff to administer medication, medication must be packed in Webster packs. Please sign authorisation for Careaway staff to give out medication on the application from. You must carry and extra three days medication in the case of unexpected circumstances.
Accommodation
We usually stay in holiday house style accommodation, villas or apartments bedding in generally twin share but vary between holidays.
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