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Sensory room at Whitsundays resort to help children with autism enjoy family holidays
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Special education teacher Gail Watts established the Reilly Room Project in honour of her son Reilly who passed away in 2018 following a suspected epileptic seizure.
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Gail Watts founded the Reilly Room Project to help establish more inclusive holiday settings for people with autism
A Whitsundays holiday park is the latest to open a sensory room, which is designed to help calm children who may find holidays overwhelming
Local councillors hope it inspires other accommodation providers to invest in inclusive tourism opportunities
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A new feature has officially opened at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort that is set to create a special space for children on the autism spectrum and their families.
The sensory room, dubbed The Reilly Room, contains items typically found in an autism-specific education setting and aims to help families enjoy a holiday retreat.
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort owner Greg McKinnon said the room was a true passion project for his team.
“We have an abundance of fantastic facilities and activities here, but this sensory room will offer something unique in allowing families with children on the spectrum to enjoy a great Australian holiday,” Mr McKinnon said.
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