Equal Access Adventures

I’ve had going to a live roller derby event on my bucket list for a while, and it did not disappoint — it exceeded my expectations! Fast skates, hard hits, a roaring crowd and a proper rivalry — this was definitely not our usual quiet weekend adventure!  👀 Our First Impressions The event was held at Superordinary Brisbane, which was a great space for all the action, especially in September when it's cooler. We've been to Superordinary before in summer, and the heat was not a good time — haha. It's easy to find, has ample free parking, and outside you can look over the beautiful Brisbane River and city lights. Walking in, I already felt like I'd found my people. The atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly, and the place was buzzing with excitement. There was even a live band! One of the skaters selling raffle tickets kindly explained how the sport worked for us and gave us a flyer explaining the game as well. I absolutely loved that the derby teams included people of...

As well as visiting Hello Kitty Café for my birthday, we also ticked another attraction off my bucket list—Ripley's Believe It or Not! Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Ripley's Believe It or Not! is one of the Gold Coast's most unique indoor attractions. Known as the "Odditorium," it's home to hundreds of fascinating exhibits that celebrate the strange, unusual and extraordinary from around the world. As you make your way through the attraction, you'll encounter everything from incredible world records and rare artefacts to bizarre animal displays, interactive exhibits, optical illusions and artwork created from the most unexpected materials. Every room offers something different, making it a fun experience for those who enjoy discovering weird and wonderful facts—just like me! The Weird & Wonderful Exhibits Most people spend around 1½ to 2 hours exploring, although you could easily spend longer if you enjoy reading the information panels and...

If your little (or big) ones are obsessed with dinosaurs, or you're simply looking for an exciting family day out in Brisbane, DinoFest at Kalinga Park in Clayfield is guaranteed to be an awesome time! It's a 90-minute session packed with towering life-sized dinosaurs, interactive experiences, hands-on activities and plenty of prehistoric fun. This family-friendly event brings the Jurassic world to life right in the heart of Brisbane. Giant Dinosaurs Come to Life Narrated by the live "Dino Ranger", you'll learn fascinating facts about dinosaurs as they make their way across the grassy area straight towards you. They look incredible, and what I particularly loved was that the sessions aren't overcrowded, so everyone gets a front-row seat! Even as an adult, I was patting and giving belly scratches to the baby dinosaurs—haha! The kids were having an absolute blast. There was nothing but squeals, roaring and laughter. I was actually surprised that not a single chi...

When most people think of Maleny , they think of scenic views, cafés, and hinterland drives. We ended up in a blacklit room covered in neon paint, throwing colour at each other—and it was well worth the drive! I was looking for fun things to do during “birthday month” for myself when my friend reposted an ad for Messy Glow Co on Facebook. I had already tried the Splatter and Splash Paint Room Experience at DIY Invasion, which is similar, and we loved it there. I hadn’t blogged about it though, as it doesn’t accept Companion Cards. This place does! What Messy Glow Co actually is At Messy Glow Co , you can let your inner child (or actual child) go wild with ultraviolet paints on the walls, floors, yourself, each other, or on a canvas you can purchase for an extra cost. Protective gear is provided if you don’t want to get too messy. There are also headphones available for those with sensory needs, as the drum can be quite loud—not to mention the laughing and squealing from everyone ha...

Love thrills and chills for a fantastic price and excellent value?! Aussie World is really fun, and has a lot to offer for an adventurous day out with your support person. We were enticed by the Inclusion Day hosted by T he Ability Collective . I saw their post on Facebook about it, and I wanted to go and support others with disabilities. They had little stalls all set up for disabled persons selling their hand crafted goodies to buy, which was really cool. You could enter their competition for a lucky door prize, buy raffle tickets and there was even an open mic you could sign up for! Lots of ways to support. After perusing the market we headed to play some games. I thought they were reasonably priced at 3 for $20, so I decided to try them. Plus some of those cool prizes are so tempting. There are many rides there which had next to no line ups when we went, which would be awesome if you're a thrill seeker! I'm terrified of heights so my support worker and I only went on the ...

The Hologram Zoo is a walk through experience full of epic animal holograms that feel like the animals are right there with you! You go through tunnels following the marker and watch huge creatures in their natural habitat, come alive right before your eyes. The experience feels surreal and is truly a wonder to behold. We also added the Dinosaur Experience, because why not while we were there. It was amazing to see huge animals walk overhead, beside you or fly past! There was excellent audio which really made you feel a part of the ancient world of dinosaurs. At the end of your travel through the tunnels, you can also take a photo with the dinosaurs! They can then be easily downloaded directly to your phone digitally. I removed us from this photo, but we were screaming at the T-Rex. I reckon it looked more like I was yelling back at it though - haha! This place is such a fun venue to take you back in time and let your imagination run wild. You can't help but reach out, trying ...

Had a bad day? Had a bad week? GO SMASH ALL THE THINGS!! Rage Cage Smash Rooms are so much fun to de-stress, release pent up anxiety, shout, smash and laugh. You can even take your own items if you want to smash them up too! (within reason - please see website for details). We did the twenty items for twenty minutes option. They do accept companion cards and offer free entry for your support person, they just can't smash. My support worker decided to pay and smash with me to join the fun! You can even pay extra to smash up something huge like a TV, microwave or even a guitar. You sign your waiver first, then up you go to get instructions on safety and kitted up ready to smash. Most important is keep that mask on, as there will be flying glass etc. They even had fun onesies there you could wear too which was really cool - haha! A really nice touch is you can write a message on the wall. Maybe your boss was awful that week, you had a break up or some other pain/anger you're ...