Variety QLD Motor Mouth Camp - Family Application

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Overview

Variety Queensland Motor Mouth Camp 2026

We’re excited to invite you to apply for the Variety Motor Mouth Camp 2026!

The Variety Motor Mouth Camp is a three-day, two-night camp designed for children aged 6 to 17 who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), along with their parents/carers and siblings.

This unique camp provides families with the opportunity to learn how to incorporate communication into everyday fun activities in a relaxed, supportive environment. With the guidance of trained professionals, families build confidence using AAC systems while participating in engaging recreational experiences together.

The primary aim of the camp is to support children using AAC to improve their system use and become more competent communicators — all while having fun and strengthening family connections.

KEY DETAILS

Dates: Friday 6 November – Sunday 8 November 2026
Location: Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct

What to Expect

  • A family-centred camp experience where parents, carers and siblings attend together
  • Each family will have dedicated 1:1 support from a trained Speech Pathologist who will provide support tailored to the childs goals and needs
  • Structured recreational activities designed to create meaningful communication opportunities
  • Professional mentoring from AAC-trained clinicians
  • A fun, supportive and inclusive environment
  • Opportunities for professional development for students and support volunteers

Key Information

  • Organised by Variety Queensland and overseen by Variety Queensland staff, volunteer Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, students, and allied health professionals
  • Applications are now open for families and volunteers
  • All volunteers must hold a current Working with Children Blue Card

Please note: This is not a respite camp. Families will be asked to actively participate in all activities.

A strict 1:1 adult-to-AAC participant ratio is required. Each AAC participant must have their own dedicated adult in attendance. Siblings can be supervised by another accompanying adult. For example, one AAC participant and one sibling require two adults, while one AAC participant and two siblings can attend with two adults, provided one adult is dedicated to the AAC participant and the other supervises the siblings as required.