Footsteps: Facilitated Museum Visits for Seniors
Expressions of Interest are now open for service providers, closing 4pm Sunday 29 November 2026.
*Exact dates to be confirmed with providers
Site access information
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About the program
The WA Museum Boola Bardip welcomes visitors of all abilities. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone. As part of our commitment to being an accessible museum, we are seeking expressions of interest from aged care service providers for the Footsteps community program 2027.
Footsteps aims to increase and enrich the accessibility of the Museum to Older Australians who may find it daunting to attend the museum solo for reasons of mobility, practicality and/or requiring company during their visit. The program is designed to engage this specific demographic on a deeper, more accessible level with the gallery content at Boola Bardip.
The successful partner will be offered bi-monthly (excluding school holidays) facilitated visits, incorporating gallery tours and related sensory experiences. The program can accommodate up to 20 participants including their support workers.
The bi-monthly sessions are scheduled for 1 hour each and will be held during Museum opening hours, on a weekday, by negotiation with our successful partner organisation. Sessions will be facilitated by trained staff and members of our volunteer team.
As a condition of participation, Footsteps attendees will be required to join as concession members of Boola Bardip at $10 per person (membership can be organised on behalf of participating individuals by their service provider), entitling them to unlimited general admission to the museum for 12 months thereafter.
About you
The successful service provider will be expected to:
- Be a registered provider specialising in aged care
- Commit to up to four bi-monthly sessions between February and November 2027
- Provide an adequate support worker-to-client ratio of 4:1
Selection criteria
- You meet the required 4:1 client-to-support worker ratio
- You can commit to attending each session booked with us.
- Can commit to the purchase of concession membership for each participant at the cost of $10 per person or a general admission ticket on the day (Companions are free)
How to apply
Please ensure you review the selection criteria for this program. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
You will be required to submit the following information:
- Supplier name, address and contact details
- Summary of your service
- Have you previously applied for this program?
- Have you previously participated in this program?
- Why would you like to be part of this program?
To submit your application, please follow this link to the Expression of Interest form:
Please ensure you submit your Expression of Interest by no later than 4pm on Sunday 29 November 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Further Information
If you would like further information on this opportunity, please contact one of our Volunteer Coordinators at 0434 920 099 or email perthvolunteering@museum.wa.gov.au
