NDIS Bookings & Enquiries Form

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a transformative, world-leading Australian Government initiative that provides support and assistance to Australians living with significant and permanent disability, their families and carers. The NDIS helps people with disability to access the supports and services they need to live independently and participate in their community. It provides funding for supports and services tailored to individual goals, aspirations and needs.

Thing Adventures is a registered and certified NDIS service provider in the following categories:
Daily Personal Activities (0107)
Assistance with Travel/Transport Arrangements (0108)
Development of Daily Living and Life Skills (0117)
Participation in Community, Social and Civic Activities (0125)
Group and Centre Based Activities (0136)

COMMERCIALLY REGISTERED

Authentic Experiences

Thing Adventures has a commercial activity permit (CAP) for Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) issued by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS), enabling tourists and NDIS participants alike to experience this beautiful location in a way few others can.

DIGNIFYING EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABLITY

Picturesque waterfront accommodation

We believe Short Term Accomodation (including respite care) should be a dignifying, non-clinical experience. Imagine staying in a residence on the water’s edge, where fishing opportunities and nature's wonders are right on your doorstep. Plus, a plethora of outdoor adventures and nature encounters are only a short drive away.

EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED STAFF

Tailored, person-centred care

All of our NDIS Short Term Accommodation (including respite care) experiences revolve around each participant's care, and our 1:1 staffing ensures every need for our participants are addressed. Of course, all of your meals will be taken care of by our Thing Adventures team.

SERVICES YOU CAN TRUST

Accredited 4WD transportation

Transportation is a required inclusion for NDIS Short Term Accommodation (including respite care). Thing Adventures has our own commercially registered and dedicated 4WD transportation, with all drivers holding a current Driver Authorisation (DA). Thing Adventures has an Operator Accreditation with Queensland TMR, which ensures your safety and peace of mind while exploring Minjerribah by 4WD.

CHOICE AND CONTROL

AMAZING ADVENTURES AWAIT

Our permits unlock access to some of the island's most pristine and secluded areas. Whether it's basking in the sun, capturing nature through photography or art, swimming, or simply breathing in the raw beauty, you have full choice and control over how you experience it. With endless options available, you can tailor the activities to suit your preferences. And keep an eye out—kangaroos, koalas, sea turtles, and perhaps even dolphins might grace your journey. Every activity is included, with no hidden costs.

What participants are saying...

Jacob

"I love being taken for a drive down the beach with music on and stopping to meet and chat to the other fisherman along the way."

Raewyn

"Just recently I participated in a Thing Adventures respite/STA located on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island). The aim of the game was for me to de-stress and immerse myself in nature.

This is what I got to experience.

Superb, super-friendly support workers – nothing was too much trouble for them to accommodate my needs with the right amount of activity balanced with down time.

Nature in abundance – We saw mum and bub kangaroos and koalas, a variety of birdlife, including pelicans that lined up posing, begging to be photographed!

Never-ending, everchanging landscapes to explore and photograph.

Adventure everyday – four-wheel-driving along pristine beaches, swimming in deserted lakes, skimming along in a tinnie [boat] with the wind in your hair and stopping along the way to spearfish and sight stingrays and turtles, hiking up a sand dune to spectacular views of Moreton Bay and surrounding bushland and walking around North Gorge to gorgeous seascapes.

Great company – We met as strangers, laughed everyday and left as friends.

So many highlights but the best one would have to be a wild dolphin that frequented the water in front of our accommodation almost nightly whilst we sat around a fire pit!

Mission accomplished – went home de-stressed and full of wonderful memories!!"

Megan

I must say, after letting those 4 days soak in, I’m in complete awe of the trip we had! Thanks to those who made those four days magic! We didn’t catch any fish but it was sure fun giving it a go again!  If anyone is curious about giving Thing Adventures a go then let these guys and gals take you on a rewarding adventure...
sunburn not included 😅