Weekend and day trips
Experience places you’ve always wanted to go or never thought you would have gone to while building friendships, life and social skills.
We have a range of day activities includes:
Blue Mountains, sightseeing, museums/gallery, dolphin /whale watching, zoo, aquarium, sporting event, Hunter Valley, dinning out at night and many more.
Our support workers and care team are an integral part of our Day Program Teams. They support the therapeutic process through their skill set and expertise. Each team member plays a part in the holistic person-centered care of the participants.
A range of programs are used to engage, empower and enhance the quality of life for the individual. Programs are designed and based on individual assessments, strengths and leisure interests.
Exercises & Physical Activities
The daily Get Fit Together program is specially designed to improve strength, functional ability, range of motion, balance and coordination.
Physical activities include programs such as bowling, walking on sand, toss games, move and stretch, bocce ball, curling, dancing and many more.
Cognitive Programs
Participating in cognitive programs can assist in decision making skills, stimulate brain health, and promote social engagement. Some of the programs offered are word games, quizzes, crosswords, trivia, discussion sessions, learning groups and virtual experiences.
Music
Research supports music as an integral part of well-being as it engages the brain, alleviates stress, enhances expression and provides opportunities for reminiscing. Music programs provided include singalongs, music instrument playing and testing.
Creative & Sensory Stimulation
Participation in creative and sensory programs promotes opportunities to share common interests, self-expression and promotes relaxation. We offer programs such as gardening, art projects, paint classes, seated relaxation, mindfulness practice and hand massages.
Healthy Meals
A well-balanced and nutritional lunch is provided, which takes into account individual dietary requirements. In addition, we promote hydration and offer snacks. Programs includes cooking, healthy choice making and healthy eating planning.