Our program meets the current NDIS legislation and is eligible for coverage under NDIS plans.
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Our Social and Life Skills Program is: Based on the outskirts of Melbourne in the Yarra Valley Voluntary and aimed at participants aged between 7 and 17 years Operates throughout Victorian school terms Participation is 1 day per week from 9:30am-1:30pm Standard support is offered at a 2 participant to 1 staff ratio while individual support is 1 participant to 1 staff ratio Group sizes generally range between 6-8 participants The program is semi-structured and offers experiential learning Our therapeutic model focuses on 3 stages of change Healthy relationships, boundaries and safety Purpose, healing and connection Self and belonging Participants of all levels of functioning come together at The Good Life Farm for a number of reasons.
These may involve emotional and/or social challenges, personal growth, life skills development, or simply promoting general wellbeing.
A range of experiential learning opportunities take place throughout the term.
These may include but are not limited to: Team building activities, tasks and games Animal observations, interactions and husbandry Building and construction Relaxation and nature-based activities and experiences Outdoor recreation Permaculture theory and environmental education Farm related numeracy and literacy Through these experiential learning opportunities participants are supported with: Capacity building Relationship building Social engagement Social skill development Increased social and community participation Emotion regulation Self-awareness and self-care Independence, confidence and self-worth Resilience The Good Life Farm Social and Life Skills Program is a unique therapeutic model which has been independently evaluated, (https://goodlifefarm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Good-Life-Farm-Progr...).
The research findings concluded that the Life and Social Skills program supported participants presenting with a diverse range of challenges across developmental, behavioural and mental health domains to create positive change: Improved mental and emotional health Improved sense of self Improved peer functioning Improved sensory functions Reduced negative and damaging behaviours