02/09/2026
A weekend of footy, new experiences and goals achieved in Melbourne! On 31 July, 10 members of the Sydney Swans Social Group travelled to Melbourne with Anne Louise to cheer on the Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium.
The trip was about much more than the footy. Travelling interstate together provided opportunities to build confidence, strengthen preparation and planning skills, negotiate shared living arrangements and navigate a new area of Melbourne.
This was the groups’ third trip to Melbourne, and they have travelled to most states now, including NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Western OZ. They consider themselves Seasoned Travellers! They are already hoping Tasmania might be the destination for their next adventure in 2027.
Alex, a member of the group, likes to roll solo and took the opportunity to visit the Eureka Tower and Melbourne Skydeck on his own. A highlight for him was exploring the elevator system, which connect closely with one of his interests. Alex enjoys learning about different elevators and creating YouTube content about them, making the visit a particularly meaningful part of his Melbourne trip.
Other members of the group share similar interests and chose to spend time together. They go together and come home together - whatever happens on these unique and authentic trips is GOLD! It's even an extra bonus when they come home with a win up their sleeves! GO SWANS!!!!!!
This is a wonderful example of how shared interests can support confidence, independence and connection, supporting both meaningful social connections and individual achievements.
