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 |
|---|---|
| Animal Experience | In collaboration with Perth Zoo, engage and interact with animals in ways you haven’t before. |
| Building Ecosystems | Dive into the world of aquatic ecosystems and watch a marine habitat come to life while learning how animals, plants, and water work together to create a healthy environment. |
| Cockburn Gateway Shopping | Bring your wallet to grab lunch and shop for something fun at Cockburn Gateway. |
| Dodgeball | Join forces with friends to be the last person standing in fun-filled games of dodgeball. |
| Fox in a Box | Put your mind and teamwork to the test to escape the rooms at Fox in a Box Escape Rooms. |
| Giant Board Games | Step into larger-than-life games as you and your friends team up to play classic board games in a fun and interactive way. |
| Gingerbread Baking | Get creative in the kitchen where you can make, bake and decorate delicious treats. |
| Hey Caddy! | Putt your way to fun by testing your skills, enjoy some friendly competition, and scoring a hole in one and Hey Caddy! Mini Gold. |
| Hoyts / United Cinemas | Grab some popcorn and watch a new movie with your friends. |
| Ice skating | Lace up your skates and hit the ice to glide, laugh, and challenge yourself while enjoying time with friends and making cool memories. |
| Landsdale Farm | Get up close with friendly farm animals and enjoy the great outdoors at Landsdale Farm. |
| Laser Corp | Gear up for two games of laser tag with your friends. |
| Maniax | Test your accuracy, challenge your friends, and enjoy a unique activity that’s sure to hit the mark at Maniax Axe Throwing. |
| Nerf Wars | Team up and battle with your friends in a fun game of nerf wars. |
| Playground Exploration | Run, climb, and explore the playground with adventure, laughter and friends. |
| Pokémon Workshop | Get creative when designing your own Pokémon and gear yourself up for fun fill card battles. |
| Powerplay | Unleash your inner racer at Powerplay’s electric go karting. |
| Rebound | Put your grip socks on and get ready for an hour of trampoline tricks and flips. |
| Reptiles Up Close | Learn all about different reptiles as some come to visit you in centre. |
| Super Bowl | Count your strikes and spares as you take to the lanes at Super Bowl Bowling. |
| Tactile Art | Get hands-on with fun sensory activities that encourage creativity through touch, texture, and exploration, allowing everyone to create unique masterpieces. |
| Team Races | Work together, build teamwork, and enjoy some friendly competition while cheering each other on to the finish line. |
| Threatened Species | Discover some of Australia’s rarest native animals! Learn about endangered species and explore how conservation programs are helping protect them. |
| WA Shipwreck Museum | Step back in time and explore WA’s maritime history with historic shipwrecks, treasure, and life at sea. |
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.
