2026 PROGRAM INTAKE IS CURRENTLY OPEN WITH NEW & EXCITING PROGRAMS

 Our Bowling Program is a fun, meaningful, and skill-based activity that encourages participants to challenge themselves and continually improve. Participants have the opportunity to develop their bowling techniques, learn from previous games, and work towards achieving personal best scores. Friendly competition promotes confidence, sportsmanship, focus, and perseverance, while score tracking allows participants to monitor their progress and celebrate their achievements. Each game is an opportunity to build skills, have fun with peers, and strive to become a better bowler each time they play. 

 Our Sports Program focuses on developing technique, endurance, coordination, and overall physical fitness in a fun and supportive environment. Participants have the opportunity to learn and practice a variety of different sports, developing their skills, confidence, and understanding of each game. The program also explores the rules, strategies, and history behind different sports, helping participants gain a deeper appreciation of their origins and significance. Through active participation, teamwork, and skill-building activities, participants are encouraged to challenge themselves, stay active, and enjoy the benefits of sport and recreation. 

 Our Sensory Program offers a range of hands-on and interactive activities designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and engagement. Participants can experience different sensory elements through touch, sound, movement, and various textures, helping to promote relaxation, self-expression, and sensory awareness. The program also incorporates team-building activities that encourage communication, cooperation, and social connection. Through interactive projects and group experiences, participants can develop confidence, build relationships, and enjoy meaningful learning opportunities in a fun and supportive environment.

 Our Cooking and Life Skills Program is about much more than simply preparing food. Participants learn valuable everyday skills including how to safely use kitchen utensils, prepare and cut vegetables, fruits, and meats, and understand which foods complement each other to create balanced and enjoyable meals. Participants are involved in every stage of the process, from planning recipes and creating shopping lists to grocery shopping, money handling, budgeting, and understanding the cost of ingredients. 

 Our Music and Dance Program invites participants to travel around the world through rhythm, movement, and sound. The program incorporates a variety of musical styles and cultural influences, allowing participants to explore different genres of music and dance from around the globe. In addition to developing coordination, rhythm, and confidence through movement, the program also integrates elements of literacy to support learning and engagement. Participants are encouraged to express themselves creatively, build confidence, and showcase their groovy dance skills in a fun, inclusive, and energetic environment. 

 Our Broadway Group meets once a week to work collaboratively on routines, choreography, and performance preparation for a major end-of-year showcase. Participants build confidence, teamwork, creativity, and performance skills as they rehearse and refine their routines throughout the year.

The program culminates in a large-scale theatre production, performed in front of an audience of over 150 people. This provides participants with an exciting and meaningful goal to work towards, fostering motivation, commitment, and pride in their achievements. The final performance is a huge, high-energy production that celebrates the hard work, dedication, and talent of everyone involved.

 Our IT and Computers Program focuses on developing practical digital skills that go beyond basic computer use. Participants learn how to confidently navigate technology while also exploring a range of engaging and creative projects. Each term includes a “Topic of the Term” research project, where participants explore new subjects, gather information, and present their findings in a meaningful way.

The program also involves the creation of termly newsletters, which require planning, collaboration, writing, design, and editing skills. Participants learn how to use social media safely and responsibly, building an understanding of online safety, digital etiquette, and appropriate communication.

In addition, participants develop creative skills by learning how to design graphics and visual content for social media use, supporting both communication and creativity in a modern digital environment.

 Our Gardening Program provides a fun, active, and hands-on environment where participants can learn about planting, growing, and caring for a variety of produce. Participants gain practical knowledge of gardening skills while developing an appreciation for where food comes from and how it is grown.

A key part of the program includes harvesting fresh produce, which is then used in the cooking program, creating a meaningful connection between gardening and meal preparation. Through this process, participants build responsibility, teamwork, and confidence while engaging in a rewarding and productive outdoor activity.

 Our Community Access Program supports participants to build independence and confidence while navigating transportation services and engaging with the wider community. Participants learn how to safely use public transport, including planning routes, reading timetables, understanding fares, and practising appropriate travel behaviour.

The program also includes a range of fun recreational activities and opportunities to explore different locations around Melbourne. Through these experiences, participants develop important public and social skills such as communication, confidence in community settings, decision-making, and safety awareness. The focus is on promoting independence, inclusion, and meaningful participation in everyday community life.