Your Invited!
Our capacity building programs are a great way to meet and connect with people of all abilities and ages (7+).
Our programs are open to:
- NDIS participants and their families/friends
- NDIS support coordinators and service providers
- Anyone interested in meeting our support team
- Anyone interested in making friends within the local community
Join us in the fun and register to attend the following events!
Casual Group Catch Ups
Join us every 2nd month to relax and make friends over lunch in a safe, friendly and supported environment
Where: Participants vote on a local venue at each lunch. Some examples are (but not limited to) Warragul Downtowner, The Club Hotel, Newmasons, The Commercial, Yarragon Hotel, BBQ in the park.
Venue: Our team will confirm with you which venue has been selected
When: Every 2nd Month (dates in the service agreement link below)
Time: 12 noon to 2pm
Cost: No Charge (Pay for your meal & drinks only) unless transport & support worker assistance is required*
Accessibility: Wheelchair Friendly
Registration: Click here for service agreement, details and charges*
Urban Day Trip
Enjoy exploring the fascinating ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image). ACMI is your destination for screen culture, where you can explore the worlds of film, television, video games, and art. Later enjoying a relaxing lunch and explore of Fitzroy Gardens.
Where: Federation Square, Melbourne
When: Thursday 24 April 2025
Time: 9am to 5pm (traffic dependent)
Cost: Can be NDIS Funded*
Accessibility: This is a wheelchair friendly event
Includes:
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ACMI; Museum of film, TV, videogames and art.
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Lunch in the City
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Tram Travel Training
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Exploring Fitzroy Gardens
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Travel to and from the event (if required)
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Support worker assistance
Registration: Click here for service agreement, details and charges
Pizza & Pasta Making Community Day
Learn and have fun making pizza, pasta and friends in a safe, friendly and supported environment
Where: TBC
Address: TBC, Gippsland
When: TBC June 2025
Time: 11.00 am to 3.00 pm
Cost: Can be NDIS Funded*
Accessibility: This is a wheelchair friendly event
Includes:
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Making Homemade Pizza (Choice of Toppings)
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Making Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese
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Making Dessert (Fruit Echidnas)
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Making Hot Chocolates & Cappuccinos (Using Barista Machine)
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Making Homemade Lemonade
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Eat & Take Home What You Make
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Travel To/From the Venue (If Required)
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Support Worker Assistance
Registration: Coming soon!
Art Workshop Community Day
Have fun, be creative, develop self-awareness, self-esteem and social skills through art.
Meet new people and make friends in a safe, friendly and supported environment.
Where: The Robin Hood Inn (Marquee)
Address: 655 Princes Way Drouin
When: Friday 1 August 2025
Time: 11.00 am to 2.00 pm
Cost: Can be NDIS Funded*
Accessibility: This is a wheelchair friendly event
Includes:
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Art workshop with Keira from 'Desire to Sketch Art'
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All materials including canvas and easel (which you get to keep)
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Pub Lunch
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Travel to and from the event (if required)
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Support worker assistance
Registration: Click here for service agreement, details and charges
Le Mans March Community Day
No Longer Available
We're joining Le Mans Entertainment and TDAC for a fun filled March Community Day. With go-karting, laser tag, mini-golf, and more!
Where: Le Mans Entertainment - 55 Waterview Cl, Dandenong South VIC 3175
When: Thursday 20 March 2025
Time: 10am-2:30pm *excluding travel
Cost: Can be NDIS Funded*
Accessibility: This is a wheelchair friendly event
Includes:
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Exclusive Go-Karting Session (15 Laps)
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Trophy for the Winner & Podium Presentation
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Hot Lunch
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The day also includes laser tag, mini-golf, and arcade fun.
Registration: Registration closed
Learn to Fish
No Longer Available
Hooked on Adventure, Make Every Cast Count!
Where: Newhaven Fishing Charters
Address: 10 Beach Crescent Newhaven
When: Thurs 20 Feb 2025
Time: 10am Arrival for 5 Hour Fishing Charter (11am Depart)
Cost: Can be NDIS Funded*
Accessibility: Wheelchair Friendly (Disabled Toilets Not On Vessel)
Includes:
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Learn fishing skills on a half-day fishing charter (5 hours) on the 'Seafisher'
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Catch Whiting, Gummies, Tuna across Westernport or Bass Straight (depending on weather)
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Fishing gear and local bait
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Seafisher crew help clean catch and provide Cooking Tips
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Hot lunch onboard (sausage sizzle, tea, coffee)
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Private toilet on vessel (no disabled toilets)
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Meet people and make friends in a safe and supported environment
Registration: Click here for service agreement, details and charges*
Wildlife Adventure Community Day
No Longer Available
Learn the basics of handling reptiles, mammals and birds then enjoy roaming the wildlife trail with friends.
Meet new people and make friends in a safe, kind and supported environment.
Where: Gumbuya World
Address: 2705 Princes Highway Tynong
When: Weds 16 Oct 2024
Time: 10am arrival
Cost: Can be NDIS Funded*
Accessibility: This is a wheelchair friendly event
Includes:
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Customized program focused on animal handling experiences
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Cafe Lunch (12.30pm)
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Flight Show (1.30pm for 25 mins)
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Wildlife Trail Roaming
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Travel to and from the event (if required)
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Support worker assistance
Registration: No longer available
Walhalla Railway Community Day
No Longer Available
Join us for a magical and historical railway experience and make friends in a safe, friendly and supported environment
Where: Walhalla Station
Address: 2 Main Street Walhalla
When: Wednesday 15 May 2024
Time: 10.30 am to 3.00 pm (train departure time 11.00 am)
Cost: Can be NDIS Funded*
Accessibility: This is a wheelchair friendly event
Includes:
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Return scenic train ride on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway along the Thomson River and Stringers Creek Valley (4 kms over 1.5 hours)
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Lunch at the Wally Pub
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Explore the historic town
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Light bushwalking around scenic tracks
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Travel to and from the event (if required)
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Support worker assistance
Registration: No longer available
Morning Melodies & Bogan Bingo
No Longer Available
Dress up as a bogan and be entertained!
Where: Warragul Downtowner
Address: 55-57 Victoria Street Warragul
When: Thursday 4 July 2024
Time: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
Cost: Can be NDIS Funded*
Accessibility: This is a wheelchair friendly event
Includes:
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Melodies and Morning-Tea (10am to 12pm)
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Bistro Lunch (12 noon to 1.30pm)
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Bogan Bingo with MC by Dan O'Shea (1.30pm to 3pm)
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Bogan Dress-Up (Encouraged)
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Support Worker Assistance
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Travel (If Requested)
Registration: No longer available
Note: Only aged 18+ participants can attend (sorry). Underage clients are not permitted by the venue.
Celebrate End of Year Wrap-Up
No Longer Available - Returning 2025
Jingle & Mingle!
Where: The Old Gippstown Tea Room
Address: 211-225 Lloyd St, Moe
When: 10th Dec 2024
Time: 11am to 3pm
Cost: Can be NDIS Funded*
Accessibility: Wheelchair Friendly
Includes:
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Special Rooster Appearance
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Photos with Santa (available for 1 hour only)
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Exploring the Gippsland Heritage Park
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Free Tarot Reading Stall
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Lunch & Sweets
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Christmas Cookie Decorating
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Free Goody Bags
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Make Friends in a Safe, Friendly and Supported Environment
Registration: Click here for service agreement, details and charges
Don't wait and book your next event with us today!
All enquiries welcome, for more information contact us now!