The Johnny H Story
If this is your first visit to us — welcome! My name is Scott Hirst and I am the founder of Johnny H Adventures.
The concept for Johnny H was inspired by my grandfather’s brother, John Hirst (pictured).
Born in 1942, John had Down Syndrome. He enjoyed meeting new people and visiting new places, and enthusiastically recounted his adventures to all he met.
John lived during an era when independent travel was not considered suitable for the disabled. In a nod to John’s love of adventure — and with my grandmother’s blessing — we named our program after Johnny.
My father Bruce Hirst — Johnny H Owner and Tour Manager — shares his memories of Johnny HERE.
The Johnny H Program
Johnny H Adventures is offered by Pure Traveller — a family-owned and operated business, based primarily in Australia and supporting a global team in the US and New Zealand. Our team members have been travelling for more than 40 years and have more than 30 years’ experience working with people with disabilities.
The program offers a wide variety of social activities, day excursions, and short trips across Australian regions and cities, as well as international tours taking in New Zealand, Asia, Dubai, Europe, Hawaii and the USA.
Pure Traveller operates these specific services under the Johnny H banner. Families and carers are encouraged to check your eligibility for funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Our friendly and knowledgeable team can also answer any questions you may have by calling 1300053001.
Unlike other disability travel agents, Pure Traveller’s Johnny H Adventures is dedicated to mild to moderately disabled travellers. As such, our tours are designed to closely resemble the experiences of mainstream travellers, with support that is specific to the needs of our participants.
Travel with Johnny H is not respite — it’s a first-class ticket to adventure, confidence, and connection.
Social skills and friendship
Money skills
Time management skills
Self-management skills
Openness to new environments and experiences
Management of one’s own belongings
Courtesy and respect for others
Tolerance and coping with conflict
Johnny H Adventures is not an NDIS registered provider. However, those who have an NDIS Plan that is self-managed or plan-managed can utilise those funds to participate in our activities.
Unlike those whose plans are NDIA-managed, self-managed or plan-managed participants can access a wider range of supports to achieve your goals.
The Johnny H Plan Management service can help you make sense of your NDIS plan and take the stress out of managing your NDIS funds.
Call our trusted team on 1300 053 001 or you can find more information here.
The Johnny H Team
SCOTT HIRST
Managing Director
THERESA ARDREY
Johnny’s Place Centre Manager
ROY CLADINGBOEL
Operational Support Supervisor
ANGELA KAGLATZIS
Nepean Community Engagement Manager
ASH BRAMMER
Day Program Team Leader
LISA ROBERTS
Johnny H SLES Academy Facilitator
LINDA CALLANDER
Human Resources Manager
JANELLE ESTRIECH
General Manager – Client Engagement
HAYLEY GORELY
Plan Management Administrator
Pure Traveller is a fully accredited Travel Agency and Tour Company which meets all legislative requirements at both state, federal and international levels. ABN: 27 158 560 206.