We are all unique

Posted by Push Adventures
On March 25, 2022
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“We know we are unique individuals, but we tend to see others as representatives of groups.” Deborah Tannen, Professor of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C Every single one of us is unique. We are unique in our desires, abilities, looks and likes etc. So why is it that we generalise when it […]

Grasp the wealth of opportunities that is accessible tourism

Posted by Push Adventures
On December 15, 2021
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On December 9, Clair Crowley spoke with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) about accessible and inclusive tourism. This webinar will shed light on the new normative instruments and recommendations by gathering technical experts and featuring good practices in accessible and inclusive tourism. It is aimed at encouraging both public and private sector stakeholders to plan and implement their own accessibility agenda. This […]

Accessible tourism mentoring

Posted by Push Adventures
On December 3, 2021
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In celebration of International Day of People with Disability we are honoured to announce that we have been selected to deliver an Accessible Tourism Service Provision Mentoring Pilot Program, supported by Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) With support from sub-contractor, Gläshaus Executive Director, Amanda Grocock, who will be bringing her expertise in strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and communications […]

Accessing a once in a lifetime experience

Posted by Push Adventures
On October 13, 2021
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Calypso Star Charters Andrew Wright, from Claypso Star Charters shared his efforts to cater to the accessible travel market during an Accessible and Inclusive EcoTourism Presentation on 8 October 2021. Andrew has always welcomed the accessible travel community to enquire about how specific needs can be catered for on his tours, however he has recently taken his […]

2021 SA Tourism Awards finalists

Posted by Push Adventures
On October 6, 2021
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We are honoured to announce that we are a Finalist in the 2021 South Australian Tourism Awards program. We started out seven years ago with the dream of making travel in Australia easier for people with a disability and their travel companions. We do this by helping tourism industry professionals better understand accessibility and find […]

Eyre Borne

Posted by Push Adventures
On October 21, 2019
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Far out! What a way to recharge the batteries. It has been hectic around The Good Scout headquarters for awhile and although planning a holiday still takes a lot of effort, this one replenished the soul and reminded me about all the GOOD that can come from a well planned trip. What actually concerned us […]

From a SPARK to striking GOLD!

Posted by Linda Anderson
On July 2, 2018
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In November 2017 we submitted an application for one of six spots in the SPARK program run through Hub Adelaide. Spark is a 12-month all-inclusive workspace and mentorship package supported by RenewalSA, Flinders University, and Hub Australia. We received 12 months fully sponsored use of the Hub Adelaide coworking space, plus a place on the […]

What is Inclusive Tourism?

Posted by Push Adventures
On November 15, 2016
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Inclusive tourism opens up the world, literally. It creates more opportunities for participation in tourism activities, and makes enjoyment more likely because it reduces uncertainty. Not to mention greatly reducing travel planning time! It creates choice and installs confidence for people to sign up for new experiences. So who benefits when tourism is inclusive? The […]

Accessible beaches in SA

Posted by Push Adventures
On November 11, 2016
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Enjoy the beach this summer at some of South Australia’s accessible beach locations! SEACLIFF BEACH Seacliff Beach was the first in SA to roll out a beach mat and is operated by the Seacliff SLSC. The mat is rolled out every weekend during patrols and public holidays from 1pm to 5pm. It is rolled out […]

Able to Surf

Posted by Push Adventures
On September 6, 2016
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It was a sunny day as we set out on our biggest adventure under the Push Adventures banner. There were butterflies of excitement in our stomachs as the much anticipated surf lesson and media opportunity was upon us. But this is what it’s all about isn’t?! Creating opportunities not ordinarily thought possible? Well this was […]

Hallet Cove to Black Point Coastal Trail

Posted by Push Adventures
On August 11, 2016
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‘I love this’ is what our four year old yelled for the second time this week when we were walking along the Hallet Cove to Black Point coastal walk, the first time was going for a family bike ride where he was pedalling his heart out around our backstreets. Our daughter is equally expressive but […]

Chasing Some Sun

Posted by Push Adventures
On August 4, 2016
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With the sun shining and the view of water every direction you turn in Rotterdam you can’t help but to enjoy this relaxed European City. Relaxing is what half of us is here for! Me-I get the R&R while Scott gets on with chasing his sporting dreams. Travelling with an elite sports team was a […]

The Journey Has Definitely Started

Posted by Push Adventures
On May 5, 2016
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We’ve had such great feedback today about our initiative! It really feels like we are gaining a bit of momentum. I think my Facebook post from early today really struck a chord for some people. It’s not all negative though, on the other hand our we aim to unearth how South Australian tourism businesses […]

Travellers with Disabilities: Choose Your Own Adventure

Posted by Push Adventures
On April 13, 2016
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Want to be more confident when making travel plans around your own physical ability? And reduce the time and stress of making holiday plans? Here at Push Adventures we want to solve these travel problems and increase the number of South Australian tourism attractions that are inclusive to all people touring our awesome state no […]

It’s All About The Train

Posted by Push Adventures
On April 4, 2016
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The March long weekend saw us head down to Victor Harbor in search of sea air and the steam train. Victor Harbor is on the Fleurieu Peninsula, just over an hour drive from Adelaide. The car was packed to the brim as per normal, and I had even managed to bake an apple tea cake […]

Access in Unlikely Places

Posted by Push Adventures
On February 22, 2016
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Holidaying at Praiano on the Amalfi Coast allowed us to stumble on the most amazing seaside restaurant of all time! Big call I know, but it was unbelievable! Footloose and fancy free we bravely descended a very steep road down to a little pebbled beach and upon reaching the bottom we noticed a small sealed path […]

Beach for All

Posted by Push Adventures
On February 9, 2016
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Wow! It is true I do wear my heart on my sleeve. Rocking up to Seacliff beach on Australia Day with the family and catching my first glimpse of the beach mat saw me overcome with emotion. It means so much to me that we can now easily visit the beach without inconveniencing anyone else! […]

Home Soil

Posted by Push Adventures
On January 25, 2016
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It has been an exciting start to 2016 for the Push Adventures family, here’s what we have been up to: We initiated the social media campaign for a beach mat to be implemented in South Australia with Seacliff Beach being the first to take up the idea Rollout (pun intended) happening at midday Australia Day #beachforall. More […]

Renmark Delivers

Posted by Push Adventures
On January 22, 2016
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Renmark was to be our first camping trip with a toddler and I was really excited about the experience, growing up with lots of family camping trips it’s something I want to share with my family. So with some great friends in tow we booked a weekend at the Renmark Riverfront Caravan Park and had […]

The Family Getaway, Kangaroo Island

Posted by Push Adventures
On January 20, 2016
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I think the hardest thing about organising a family getaway is finding a date that everyone has free! We locked in a trip to Kangaroo Island with the clan at least six months prior and even then we had last minute changes. And thankfully that was about as stressful as it got on our trip. […]

Here We Go

Posted by Push Adventures
On January 18, 2016
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It was 2008 and Scott and I headed to Europe on our first holiday together. It was awesome and we did have a ball but it was an eye opener in more ways than we were expecting. We checked into our first hotel in London that was meant to be accessible but discovered it was […]