Life Stream Rockhampton

About Us

Life Stream Australia (LSA)

LSA facilitates the development of skills and independence of people with disabilities, particularly intellectual disabilities, in schools, community based environments and participation in sport, recreation, leisure and vocational activities. Support may be community based to in-home or overnight support where the focus is skill development in daily living activities to enable the individual to live as independently as possible.
LSA is also the peak sport body for Queensland athletes with an intellectual impairment. LSA has been based in Brisbane since 1984, Rockhampton since 2006 and Canberra since 2013. 

Community Sport

Life Stream Australia is committed to working with State Sporting Organisations, schools and the community, to build their capacity to inclusive of all people, including those who have a disability, through sport.  
Life Stream Australia delivers the Community Sport Program in Brisbane and Rockhampton, funded by the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport.

Leisure & Holidays Overview

Life Stream Australia’s Leisure and Holiday Program provides opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to participate in community based recreational activities, in a safe and supported environment. Our range of programs are not only fun, but are designed to develop skills, enhance self-esteem, build confidence and provide opportunities to make new friendships.  

About the Leisure Program

The Leisure Program is for Participants aged 16 years and over. Programs predominantly run on weekends. These programs are designed for people with low support needs, however people with higher support needs are in most cases able to attend with their own self-provided 1:1 carer.

A wide range of activities are offered and distributed via our twice annual Expression of Interest. Participants review the programs on offer, then select the programs that are of interest to them. All program coordination is delivered by Life Stream Australia, all Participants need to do is turn up on the day. Programs can be anywhere from 2 hours in length, to a full 8 hour day trip. Transport to/from specific meeting points is provided on many programs, with some locally based programs meeting at venues.

Activities offered may include; fitness sessions, Gold Coast theme parks, bushwalking, social sporting activities, Broncos/Lions/Roar home games, beach and BBQ trips to Sunshine/Gold Coast, craft sessions, movie outings, whale watching, social dinners and much more. A new round of programs is offered each quarter.

Leisure Programs are offered on a user-pays basis with an all-inclusive fee attached to each program, as advertised in the quarterly newsletter. Participants are able to access our programs using their NDIS Funding (there will be a Participant Contribution payment, as identified in the Newsletter).  
The Leisure Program provides opportunities for Participants to try new experiences outside of the home environment, with their friends, all in the safety of a fun and supported environment. 

About the Holiday Program
Everyone needs a holiday from time to time and as a result, demand for Life Stream Australia’s Holiday Program is growing each year. Our Holiday Program provides Participants with the opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally in an organised, supported environment with their friends. All aspects of coordinating the holiday is carried out by Life Stream Australia. All Participants need to do is pack their bags!

The Holiday Program is open to Participants 18 years and over (16 yrs+ for Weekends Away).  The program is designed for people with low support needs. Provisions can generally be made for people with higher support needs to attend with their own self-provided 1:1 carer.

Each year, a selection of domestic and international destinations are offered to Participants via the quarterly Newsletter. The Holiday Program has seen our Participants travel just about everywhere, from Safari in South Africa to Great Ocean Road in Melbourne. Holidays are generally around 1 week in length, however a shorter weekend away is offered each quarter as well.  

Each Holiday is offered on a user-pays basis with a fee attached to each holiday. The cost of each holiday is all-inclusive and includes expenses such as flights, accommodation, activities, meals and support.  Participants are able to access our Holidays using their NDIS Funding (there will also be a Participant Contribution).  

The Holiday Program is an opportunity for Participants to experience independent travel, with the security of full duty-of-care provided by Life Stream Australia.

Accessing Leisure & Holidays Program
The best way to find out more about Life Stream Australia’s Leisure and Holiday program is to contact our Leisure Program Coordinator for personalised advice about the suitability of the program. Each individual’s needs are specific to them, and even if we are unable to meet your needs within this program, we may be able to facilitate support in other ways.
 
In order to access Life Stream Australia’s Leisure and Holiday Program, individuals are first asked to attend a face-to-face meeting to ensure the program is mutually suitable. Once the paperwork is completed, Participants will begin receiving the quarterly Newsletter and be eligible to begin accessing programs.  To arrange a meeting, email our Leisure Program Coordinator or phone us on Ph 07 3278 0975.

Do you know we are a registered NDIS Service Provider?

• Individualised support 7 days per week
• Small group support 7 days per week
• Individual skill development
• Skill development in a group
• Assistance with daily personal or self care tasks
• ?Community, social and recreation activities
• Domestic support, assistance with household tasks
• Supported independent living including overnight support
• Short term accommodation at Greenhouse (Rockhampton) and Wattle House (Brisbane)
• Domestic support, assistance with household tasks
• ?Assistance with daily personal or self care tasks
• Centre based programs
• Health & wellbeing activities
• Support Coordination
• Holidays – local, interstate, international

In 2012, Life Stream Australia opened Greenhouse, our first centre based overnight service located in Rockhampton. Greenhouse can accommodate up to 4 persons (depending on support needs) in a welcoming family home environment. Greenhouse is fully accessible for individuals with mobility challenges, including a fully accessible bathroom, hoist and furniture and fittings to maximise independence and comfort. Life Stream Australia will work alongside any funding agency on either a short term or recurrent basis to fund your stay. Greenhouse is available to guests all year long.