Paula Foote Orientation and Mobility Specialist

11/04/2024

What a great night with an awesome bunch of people #

11/12/2023

What could be more fun than ‘Going Loopy’ in the school holidays? Book now for a super fun O&M adventure for young people aged 14-24 years.
Places are limited and demand for this program is high. Secure your place now.

We are now taking bookings for our January programs. There are limited places so get in quickly to secure your spot. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Going Loopy
January 24 & 25 2024
Welcome to Explorers United - a collaboration of 3 experienced, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists. Come and join us over the January school holidays to learn something new, have some fun and meet new friends.
Solve a loopy mystery while exploring the Melbourne Metro city loop.
Gather the clues at City loop stations while working as a team.
Decipher how the Melbourne city loop connects you to Melbourne CBD
The details: Times: 10am - 4pm on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th January Where: We will start and end our day at Quest Docklands, 750 Bourke St, Docklands Who: 14-24 years What to bring: Comfortable shoes, your mobility aid and either bring your own lunch or money to purchase lunch. Snacks will be provided. Transport to and from the program may be able to be supported. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
Book now! Limited places available. Bookings close December 31st. explorersunitedgroups@gmail.com or call Marnie 0423 783 760, Paula 0417 366 843 or Darren 0414 083 652 Cost is $980 per program. NDIS plans can be billed from Core or Capacity Building funding.

11/12/2023

This is a going to be a great program for kids ages 7-14 years. Be quick to book in, places are limited.

We are excited to be taking bookings for our January programs now! There are limited places so get in quickly.
Reach out if you have any questions.

Get on it - Bus
January 22 & 23 2024
Welcome to Explorers United - a collaboration of 3 experienced, certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists. Come and join us over the January school holidays to have some fun and meet new friends while we learn all about buses.
Explore the layout of a stationary bus.
Use a variety of different bus stops.
Build confidence getting on and off a bus.
Bus travel to a mystery destination.
The details: Times: 10am - 3pm on Monday 22nd and 9:30am -4pm Tuesday 23rd January. Where: starting from Doncaster Library, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Who: 7-14 years What to bring: Comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, your mobility aid and bring your own lunch on both days. Snacks will be provided.
Book now! Limited places available. Bookings close December 31st. Email us at explorersunitedgroups@gmail.com or call Marnie 0423 783 760, Paula 0417 366 843 or Darren 0414 083 652 Cost is $980 for the two day program. NDIS plans can be billed from Core or Capacity Building funding.

16/08/2023

16/08/2023

Back of flyer for ages 14-24 years. Includes 3 programs, Travel Tech, On the fly and Job Skills as well as contact details including email address explorersunitedgroups@gmail.com

14/08/2023

Hey there, amazing community! We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with you all. Three dedicated and passionate Orientation and Mobility specialists have joined forces
to bring you an incredible learning experience. 🌟

👥 Who are we? Meet Marnie, Paula and Darren – three seasoned experts in the field
of Orientation and Mobility. With years of individual experience under our belts, we've united to create something truly remarkable for all of you.

🌐 What's our mission? We are excited to announce the launch of our collaborative series
of group Orientation and Mobility programs! Our programs are designed to
provide a supportive and interactive environment for participants to enhance their orientation and mobility skills, all while having a blast with their peers.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Why a group setting? Research has shown that learning in a group setting offers
unique advantages. It fosters camaraderie, encourages peer learning, boosts confidence, and makes the learning process much more enjoyable. Our programs provide the perfect platform for kids aged 7-14 and youth aged 14-24 to learn and grow together.

📅 When and where? Our programs are scheduled to run during each school holidays, ensuring
that your young ones have a wonderful opportunity to engage in meaningful activities during their breaks. Each program spans two days, giving participants ample time to immerse themselves in our enriching activities.

Age groups:
👦 Kids Group (Ages 7-14): Our tailored curriculum focuses on building fundamental
orientation and mobility skills while fostering independence and self-confidence.

🧑 Youth Group (Ages 14-24): We understand the unique challenges and aspirations of
this age group. Our program is designed to empower youths to navigate the world with confidence, equipping them with essential skills for a successful future.

We can't wait to embark on this incredible journey with all of you!
🌍 Together, we will create a supportive community that thrives on shared experiences,
mutual growth, and boundless learning.

Stay tuned for more details on how to register and be a part of this experience. Program dates are set from September this year and all of 2024. Feel free to reach out to any of
us if you have questions or simply want to share your excitement!

20/07/2023

18/07/2023

This young person is using Lego to build their local environment. We are using the session to identify places the traveller is confident to identify and also places that we need to go back and investigate further. Lego is used to depict roads, laneways, shops and road crossings. This is the start of a big project! Watch this space for further instalments

22/05/2023

Come and join our fun group program for young people living with low vision or blindness. We will explore strategies to build confidence to advocate for your needs when travelling.

Image description: young girls with smartphone
Get to Know
A group program to increase social confidence
in preparation for mobility goals.

Paula Foote, Marnie Roth and Darren Moyle are running a two day workshop specifically for teenagers and young adults who would like to build confidence when talking to unfamiliar people.
Get to Know…
Strategies to build confidence to speak to new people.
Strategies for being an engaging conversationalist when seeking support.
What smartphone apps are good to use.
How to catch a taxi or rideshare service
How to meet someone socially.

When: Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th June 10:00AM -3:00PM
Where: Venue is located in Melbourne CBD.
Who: Ideal for participants aged 14-21 years.
Cost: $900 for two days
BYO lunch or money to purchase food.
Funded through your NDIS Plan
Limited places available – Call now to secure your place.
Image of Logos: Paula Foote Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Confident Steps and Going Places
Paula 0417 366 843 Marnie 0423 783 760 Darren 0424 860 836

24/01/2022

So much fun!!

One week to go until our Junior Blind Cricket Blast program begins! Register your child today at: https://playreg.cricket.com.au/pages/noauth/programsignup.aspx?type=2012&prodid=87421&id=69624&entityid=3241&_ga=2.217155286.1585326646.1642735846-1954520265.1612503135

Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria Disability Sport and Recreation Blind Cricket Australia BCA SVRC - Statewide Vision Resource Centre Kooyong Vision Australia Guide Dogs Victoria Sport Inclusion Australia Access for All Abilities - AAA Play Sport4All Blind Sports Australia Stonnington City Council

24/01/2022

An interesting study that you may want to get involved with.

13/09/2021

We are so excited to be having Dona Sauerburger as our keynote speaker at the upcoming OMAA Online Symposium- check out this podcast from Next Sense with Judy and Dona talking about ‘Adapting to Change’ the theme of the 2021 symposium. https://renwickcentrepodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-83-dona-sauerburger-nextsense-podcast/

Trudy talks with Dona about her upcoming OMAA Symposium keynote address. Transcript: click here to download...

08/08/2021

Things are getting real.
Please check out my new website at ...
paulafoote.com.au
I am now taking referrals (and feedback)