May & June Highlights & July–December Brochure Launch
May and June have been two incredible months for our Outings Program, filled with adventure, culture, history, and plenty of happy memories. We began May with a historic train ride from Castlemaine to Maldon, followed by exciting visits to the Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Kerrisdale Mountain Railway, and a beautiful High Tea at the Olinda Tea Rooms. Clients enjoyed peaceful days exploring the Kyneton Botanical Gardens and the Kyneton Museum, and a surprise favourite was our visit to Pandamart in Cranbourne, where clients loved browsing the unique cultural products.
One of the most meaningful days was our Multicultural Celebration Event, which was calm, organised, and full of colour. Some clients, staff, and placement students proudly wore cultural dress, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. We also visited the Vietnam Veterans Walk, where we were honoured to hear from a guest speaker who served in Vietnam. To satisfy our sweet tooth, we explored Panny’s World of Chocolate on Phillip Island — always a crowd‑pleaser.
June began with a delightful lunch at Benventui’s, followed by a fascinating visit to the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo. A standout favourite was our outing to Nanna’s Place Mediterranean Restaurant, where we filled two coaches. Clients enjoyed delicious dishes from Malta, Italy, Spain, and Greece — leaving with full stomachs and plenty of leftovers to take home. We continued the culinary theme with two lovely lunches at Rose Cottage, a venue that never disappoints. To conclude our June program, we shared a wonderful lunch at Daughter in Law, where clients enjoyed traditional Indian cuisine full of colour and flavour.
Launch of Our July–December Outings Brochure
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our July–December Outings Brochure, and it looks absolutely fantastic. A huge thank you to everyone involved in bringing this major project together — your hard work and creativity truly shine through.
Since releasing the brochure, we’ve already received an overwhelming number of calls, with clients booking right through to December. Some outings have reached full capacity, and for others we’ve extended bookings with multiple coaches to meet demand.
This upcoming season introduces exciting new destinations, including Chirnside Park Country Club, Creswick Woollen Mills, Daylesford Convent, Pelicans Landing Williamstown, sightseeing in Maldon and Colac, and lunch at Parliament House. Many client favourites are also returning our much‑loved cruises, train adventures, and signature lunches and to finish the year on a high, we will celebrate together at our Client Christmas Function.
A Heartfelt Thank You
A huge thank you to our amazing Outings Team and Placement Students for the dedication you bring every single day. Your hard work behind the scenes ensures this program continues to thrive.
A special thank you to our Outing Hosts, who attend each outing to make sure everything runs smoothly, and to our Drivers, who manage early starts and late finishes to safely transport our clients to and from home and head office.
And above all, thank you to our Scheduling Team for your incredible effort in coordinating clients across all outings — especially the complex days involving multiple coaches. Your organisation and commitment make these experiences possible.
