Ben Waechter
TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU & YOUR FAMILY We are a family of four Dad (Ben), Mum (Suzi) and our two boys Austin (7) and Harry (5). Our youngest son Harry was born at 24 weeks and spent…
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Eyre borne
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…
48 hours in Launceston
We were delighted to have an excuse to get over to Launceston, Tasmania last week, thanks to an invitation to talk at the state Tourism Industry Council Conference. Leaving the kids behind we had a great time exploring the North…
The local low down on our capital
Ever wanted to take a look around Canberra? Here are a few tips written by our guest blogger, Jesse Aungles… Born with his right leg 10 per cent shorter than the other and his left leg missing the fibula bone and…
When two worlds collide
I N C R E D I B L E is the word that springs to mind to describe our recent trip to the US! The two week start-up tour of the US, organised by the New Venture Institute at…
TGS heads to the USA!
There is no way 18 months ago when things started really taking shape with The Good Scout, that we could ever imagine we’d be sharing our vision and our message with people from around the world, in the USA. If…
Access the Fringe
The Adelaide Fringe are carving a path to make sure as many people as possible can experience the festival! Here’s a few ways they have improved access: Access Champions. An Access champion will be at all events that are Auslan interpreted,…
Summer lovin’
Seriously, this has been the best summer we have had in years….we have spent a serious amount of time hitting the beach! For two reasons that I can see, one, the beach just wasn’t an activity that was accessible and…
Robbie Peime
In 2008 Robbie had a head on collision with a car riding his motor bike. This resulted in breaking most of his body including his back leaving him a paraplegic. He spent just under a year in hospital undergoing rehab.…
A tiny taste of Tasmania
To say we enjoyed discovering some Tasmanian experiences for our 101 Accessible Adventures is an understatement. Tasmania screams indulgence and rugged landscapes to me and with more than 68,000 square km to explore, working out what to see on your…
Hit the road with a campervan
Wheelie Campers have upped the camping game a notch. Touring around Australia at your own pace and seeing things you want to see, is exactly what you can do now that they have launched into the game. This road trip…
Yvie Eglinton
Meet Yvie, A Marine Bioligist and Senior Project Officer with the Department of Environment and Water in South Australia, a wife and mother of two boys. She is an expert in benthic habitats (bethnic refers to anything associated with or…
No excuses
With the extensive range of adaptive equipment available in Australia now there really shouldn’t be any excuses to staying indoors this summer. Check out a few ways you can get some fresh air in your lungs! Borrowing equipment is a…
Good reasons to head West
Given my love of the water and the mesmerizing appeal of an underwater observatory, I just about fell off my chair when I realised that the Busselton Jetty was accessible! The Busselton Jetty experience takes you 1.8 kilometres out to…
Meet Clair Crowley!
There are a whole range of people who are affected by Spinal Cord Injury. For the individual themselves, of course an accident or injury is life-changing. As too are the lives of those who surround them, particularly family & friends.…
How are we celebrating IDPwD
International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPwD) is a United Nations sanctioned day that is celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disability.…
So you want to go Glamping?
I absolutely love camping.. a few weeks ago we headed off with a group of friends up to the beautiful Riverland! Yes, you read that right …camping, well border line glamping if you want to be more precise. A Canvas…
SA Awards Make History!
Friday 9th November 2018, the South Australian Tourism Awards ‘Night of Nights’ surely was a night we will never forget! For the first time ever in a state based Tourism Awards program, three businesses have been officially acknowledged for their…
Your Ultimate List
You heard it here first! 101 (yes, one hundred and one), awesome AND accessible experiences around Australia coming straight at you! To celebrate International Day of People with Disability in 2018 and the start of Summer, we will be releasing…
Explore Yorkes
Yorkes, as it’s referred to by South Australian’s, is a coastal playground, with an abundance of surfing spots, lots of places to spot wildlife, walking trails and an increasingly trendy food scene. At just over a 2 hour drive from…
Airlines and Access
I’m not going to deny it, but we have avoided talking about airlines for a while, because it can be such a troublesome part of travelling! Whenever we talk about things here at The Good Scout we like to be…
Coastal Dreaming
Experience the waves lapping against your toes or the sand squeaking under your wheels, as you enjoy one of Australia’s best beaches this summer. Here’s a few of our favourite spots. Williamstown Beach in Victoria, was Australia’s first 24-7 (24…
A Global Perspective
Start dreaming big! There is some seriously good stuff happening in accessible tourism around the world. Here are few reasons why you should be planning your next adventure; Think white water rafting and underground glow worm caves in New Zealand……
A world of adventures
Most people only dream of taking a good chunk of time to explore the world.. But for Ben, that dream is becoming a reality! Meet Ben, 23… a lover of life, food, wine, culture, the water and of course travel!…
Road Trip… Flinders Ranges
We spent an incredible four days exploring the Flinders Ranges. As always, actually getting to the destination is usually the hardest part of travelling with small children, so after eight toilet stops and 500kms covered we wound our way into Rawnsley…
Let’s do this!
It’s a pretty exciting time here at The Good Scout.. the website VERSION 2.0 is up and running, we have built a solid foundation! To bring you up to speed, we recently imported 8,000 Australian tourism experiences, accommodation venues and…
The Iconic Great Ocean Road
Hit the road on one of the world’s most scenic drives… The Great Ocean Road. Cover the 586 kms from the Southern Ocean to the towering escarpment of the Grampians National Park over a few days, to ensure you can enjoy…
All aboard!
If you’ve been following along with us for a while now, or even if you’re new here, you should know that we (Scott, Clair and Linda) have one mission.. and that is to make it easier for people of all…
Imagination will get you moving
This is how holidays should be. We booked the SA Care ‘Imagination’ wheelchair friendly houseboat, we rocked up and enjoyed it. There was no concern over the accessibility, no anxiety in the planning stage, we knew what to expect and…
