GROUP AND CENTRE BASE ACTIVITIES
Because we live in such a beautiful place, let’s live well and give a little.
We have a number of programs on offer that run from 9.30am – 3.00pm.
All programs are group based 1:2 or 1:3 however 1:1 support is available to those that require additional support.
For more information speak to one of our friendly team members.
Programs consist of an opportunity to learn new skills and build capacity, with the assistance and guidance of support workers. Our programs are tailored to all levels of ability and is designed to improve life and living skills, make new friends, and give back to the community.
SOLDIERS POINT - only
CORNERSTONE HUB - Food Co-Op
Working in partnership with Cornerstone Hub, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills and build capacity.
With the assistance and guidance participants will learn skills and gain an understanding in the role and process:
- customer service
- stocktaking and restocking of goods
- money handling
- opening and closing the Hub
Together with the support of staff, participants will learn about the role of:
- a volunteer
- safe work practices including - manual handling, covid safe practices, code of conduct
Skills and benefits gained from participating in this program include:
- communication skills,
- self-confidence
- community engagement
- making friends
- being part of team.
Life Choice Solutions - Soldiers Point
RECYCLE RIGHT - rethink, reduce, reuse, re-purpose or recycle
Participants will have the opportunity to participate in various activities and outings. We will look at what, how and where to recycle at home and in the community. Participants can make new friend and socialize while being part of our Recycle Right Team.
We will look at why we recycle and the benefits of recycling. Assisted by staff the Recycle Right Team will sort various donated recyclable items. We will learn about and participate in visiting other community programs and delivering to various drop off points.
Outing may include but not limited to visiting Community Libraries, Bottle collection points, Bunnings, Community gardens, Salamander recycle center and Op shops.
Participants will have the opportunity to work on various art and craft projects using the 5R’s. (this will take place in the second part of the day.)
Together we will with rethink, reduce, reuse, re-purpose or recycle.
AT THE HUB Programs - 9am -3pm.
We offer a variety of activities. Our activities consist of GO-SEE-DO, MAKE & TAKE and FUN FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY days.
GO-SEE-DO: will see us explore our local area participating in a variety of activities before returning back to the Hub for a MAKE & TAKE afternoon activity where we will look at and try different arts, crafts & cooking. Go - See -Do – With so many wonderful spots to explore, and things to do in
our wonderful community we will offer participants a variety of things to do while out and about.
MAKE & TAKE – We will look at a variety of arts, crafts and cooking. Participants will get to make and take their work home. (See our monthly calendar for days of activities,
times and cost)
If the activities we set are not for you that’s okay we are open to suggestions and ideas.
FUN FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY
- Do you like to have fun, make new friends, try new things or you may just want to be supported to participate in things you already love to do.
(See our monthly calendar for days of activities, times and cost)
WE ALSO OFFER
Brick-by-Brick LEGO® play* - Target Group 5-12yrs
Our weekly sessions use LEGO® Based Therapy Principles. Participants work in small groups, participating in freestyle and collaborative building
projects. LEGO® play uses the key roles of ‘Engineer’ ‘Builder’ and ‘Supplier’ in structured, semi structured and free play time that allows children to explore and express ideas, emotions and feelings.
LEGO® club*
What is a LEGO® Club? Target Group 12yrs plus
A space where LEGO® lets us create, connect and have fun. This is a group based weekly program that uses both free play and structed play in a FUN, inclusive space for all levels of LEGO® building ability. During LEGO® Club participants will have the opportunity to work on group or individual builds, along with fun task and challenges.
* Based on the LEGO® therapy principles. Our programs are not affiliated with LEGO®
“More than Cooking” cooking classes for all abilities
Our program is tailored for all levels of ability and is designed to improve participants daily living skills within a fun setting where you will not only learn to cook healthy, delicious, easy to follow recipes, you’ll have the opportunity socialise, interact with the community and make new friends
During our 12-week program you will have the opportunity to develop skills such as the ability to:
- Follow a recipe
- Use kitchen utensils and equipment (including appropriate knife skills)
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Socialise and interact with others
- How to choose produce and ingredients
- Learn how to shop and budget for meals
- Set a table
- Follow basic food handling practices
Life Skills & benefits
- Follow basic food handling practices
- Having fun, enjoying cooking and eating with others
- Being part of the community
- Developing a broad understanding of nutrition and cooking healthy food
- Social interaction with the chef, each other and the shop staff
- Understanding and accepting others
- Becoming more independent
- Decision making