School holiday fun with IUIH Disability Services

Looking for deadly ways to keep your jarjum entertained these school holidays? IUIH Disability Services has a range of fun, engaging and culturally safe programs coming up.

From getting active with Mob on the Move to exploring and learning with Deadly Explorers, or getting ready for the big step into Prep with Schools Out, Jarjum Out, there’s something for every little one.

Mob on the Move

Mob on the Move is a 4-week Exercise Physiology group program designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children 8–16 years of age with disabilities. It supports participants to build confidence, connect to culture and creates pathways into community sport. 

Sessions include: 

• physical activity 
• cultural connection 

• educational yarns on the benefits of sport, health and self-advocacy.  

Parent/Carer attendance is encouraged—please stay and enjoy the opportunity to connect with Community. 

Upcoming dates

Strathpine 

Tuesday afternoons 
1 December – 22 December 

Mount Gravatt 

Friday afternoons 
8 January – 29 January 2027 

Deadly Explorers

Deadly Explorers is a culturally safe, play-based therapy group for jarjum 6–9-years-old. Through hands-on learning experiences, the program is designed to strengthen children’s language, communication, fine motor and socialisation skills. 

Each session focuses on a different topic: 

• Food 
• Nature 

• Science 

• Feelings

Upcoming dates

Southside – location TBC

Tuesday 12 January 
Friday 15 January 
Monday 18 January 
Friday 22 January 

Schools Out, Jarjum Out

Schools Out, Jarjum Out is a 4-week program, getting jarjum ready for Prep in a positive, supportive environment. It’s designed to build their skills and confidence, making the transition into school a smooth and happy one.  

Sessions include: 

• functional fine motor skills (e.g. handwriting, shoes & socks, scissor skills, opening/closing water bottle and lunchbox) 

• cultural connection 

• socialisation skills and peer engagement

Parent/Carer attendance not required—parents and carers can drop their jarjum off and take some time for themselves. 

Upcoming dates

Strathpine

Week 1: Monday 14 December and Wednesday 16 December 

Week 2: Monday 21 December and Wednesday 23 December 

Week 3: Monday 4 January and Wednesday 6 January 

Week 4: Monday 11 January and Wednesday 13 January

The program will run over 4 weeks, with 2 sessions each week. We’ll see your jarjum for two weeks in December, take a short break, and then come back for 2 weeks in January. 

Got questions?

Contact Disability Services on 1800 317 378 or email [email protected].

You can also yarn with us on our community page.