The Telethon Holiday Makers Program (THMP) is all about creating fun, inclusive experiences for autistic young people aged 5–18. Each holiday period, we offer a variety of activities designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster social connections in a supportive environment.
Our Telethon Holiday Makers Program (THMP) combine advertised excursions and incursions with a range of on-the-day activities, giving participants the chance to:
Every day is different! Alongside scheduled activities, we provide flexible options so participants can choose what interests them most.
| Excursion/Incursion | Blurb |
|---|---|
| Flip Out! / Rebound | Put your grip socks on and get ready for an hour of trampoline tricks and flips. |
| Outdoor Games | Get active and challenge yourself and your friends with new sporting skills. |
| Birds of Prey | Soar to new heights and learn all about Birds of Prey as some come to visit you in centre. |
| Aquatic Critters Up Close | Deep dive into learning all about different Aquatic Critters as some come to visit you in centre. |
| Wildlife Critters Up Close | Learn all about different wildlife animals as some come to visit you in centre. |
| Nostalgia Box Piranha Project | Fremantle and Cockburn join up to create their very own Piranha Plant from Nintendo’s Mario Bros. |
| Scitech | Explore the amazing world of science at Scitech in Perth CBD. |
| Powerplay | Unleash your inner racer at Powerplay’s Electric Go Karting. |
| Nerf Wars | Team up and battle with your friends in a fun game of nerf wars. |
| Hoyts / United Cinemas | Grab some popcorn and watch a new movie with your friends. |
| Cicerello’s | Enjoy the Fremantle Esplanade and fish and chips at Cicerello’s. |
| Octopus Park | Let’s go outside for some fresh air, fun challenges and time with friends. |
| Midland Gate Shopping | Bring your wallet to go grab lunch and shop for something fun at Midland Gate. |
| Laser Tag | Gear up for 2 games of laser tag with your friends. |
| Urban Jungle | Take challenge to a new height with indoor rock climbing. |
| Strike Bowling | Count your strikes and spares as you take to the lanes at Strike Bowling. |
| Naragebup | Visit the Rockingham Regional Environment Centre to learn more about our animal friends. |
| Dodgeball | Join forces with friends to be the last person standing in fun filled games of dodgeball. |
| Animal Experience | In collaboration with Perth Zoo, you get to engage and interact with the animals in ways you haven’t before. |
Our holiday program fee is subsidised thanks to the generous support of Telethon, making participation more accessible for families. Please note:
| THMP Program (excludes Excursion/Incursion Fee) | Per Day | Per Hour |
| Ages 5-10 (Morning Program 9am-12pm) | $91.80 | $30.60 |
| Ages 5-10 (Afternoon Program 12.30pm-3.30pm) | $91.80 | $30.60 |
| Ages 5-10 (All Day Program 9am-3.30pm) | $198.90 | $30.60 |
| Ages 10-18 (All Day Program 9am-4pm) | $187.60 | $26.80 |
| Ages 10-18 (All Day Specialty Program 9:30am-4pm) | $174.20 | $26.80 |
Pricing Notice:
The hourly rates listed are current at the time of publication. Pricing is expected to increase in line with the upcoming SchADS Award rate changes in the new financial year. Any increase is anticipated to be minimal. Final hourly rates will be confirmed and communicated prior to the commencement of the July holiday program.
Important Information
Activities may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, but we aim to keep changes minimal.
In addition to our advertised excursions and incursions, we offer a variety of on-the-day activities where participants can try new experiences in a supportive, social environment.
Cancellation policy applies. Please contact us for details.
