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For Kids

Giving kids the opportunity to build skills, create memories and make friends is what we’re all about.

Every child deserves opportunities to make friends, try new things and feel part of a community where they belong. Our programs bring children and teens living with a neuromuscular condition together in safe, accessible and supportive environments.

From Summer Break to community events and peer connection opportunities, we create experiences that build confidence, independence and lasting friendships.

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We help kids

  • Build confidence and independence.
  • Make friends in similar situations.
  • Be introduced to new and fun activities, such as powerchair sports.
  • Make life-long memories.
  • Develop leadership skills.
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Services for kids

  • Summer Break: A four-night program for children and teens aged 6-18 living with a neuromuscular condition in a supportive environment.
  • Social events: Regular opportunities for our community to get together, including our Peer Connect events like Easter Lunches, Community Day or our annual Big Red Roll & Stroll.

Client testimonials

Testimonials

“Summer Break is so fun. Some of my favourite activities include going to the beach where we built sandcastles and played games, and building a cubby house with my friend Johnny.”

George
Summer Break Participant

“Breaks have been life-changing for Fletch. The first time we went to camp we were feeling very nervous, he hadn’t really been very far away from us before, but we could see some massive changes. He would lead the charge and we started to see him advocate for himself.”

Michelle
Mother

“It’s fun, I got more independent, the carers are nice and there’s always more than one activity if you don’t want to do something.”

Fletcher
Summer Break Participant

“The [Overnight Break] experience ended up being such a positive opportunity for John to develop independence… Not only did he make new friends and enjoy new experiences like playing in the sand at the beach and abseiling, but he also developed new independent skills that he is still doing at home now like brushing his teeth every day and getting himself dressed.

John can’t wait to go back to [Break] next year and I am so grateful to MDNSW for making this life-changing experience for him possible.”

Bryony
John’s Mum
“The Adventure Camp experience ended up being such a positive opportunity for John to develop independence and this was something I really wanted for him. Not only did he make new friends and enjoy new experiences like playing in the sand at the beach and abseiling, but he also developed new independent skills that he is still doing at home now like brushing his teeth every day and getting himself dressed.

He’s more confident and we both understand that things won’t fall apart if I’m not around. John can’t wait to go back to Camp next year and I am so grateful to MDNSW for making this life-changing experience for him possible.”
Effie, John’s Mum
“The Adventure Camp experience ended up being such a positive opportunity for John to develop independence and this was something I really wanted for him. Not only did he make new friends and enjoy new experiences like playing in the sand at the beach and abseiling, but he also developed new independent skills that he is still doing at home now like brushing his teeth every day and getting himself dressed.

He’s more confident and we both understand that things won’t fall apart if I’m not around. John can’t wait to go back to Camp next year and I am so grateful to MDNSW for making this life-changing experience for him possible.”
Effie, John’s Mum
“The Adventure Camp experience ended up being such a positive opportunity for John to develop independence and this was something I really wanted for him. Not only did he make new friends and enjoy new experiences like playing in the sand at the beach and abseiling, but he also developed new independent skills that he is still doing at home now like brushing his teeth every day and getting himself dressed.

He’s more confident and we both understand that things won’t fall apart if I’m not around. John can’t wait to go back to Camp next year and I am so grateful to MDNSW for making this life-changing experience for him possible.”
Effie, John’s Mum
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