Group Activities / Programs
What Art & Craft Therapy Is:
- A therapeutic activity led by a qualified art therapist or support worker
- Uses painting, drawing, sculpting, or other crafts to express feelings, reduce stress, and boost confidence
- Can be individual sessions or small group activities
Benefits for Participants:
- Encourages self-expression when words are hard
- Builds fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Supports emotional regulation and mindfulness
- Increases social connection if done in a group setting
- Promotes independence and a sense of achievement
NDIS Funding:
- Usually funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living
- Sometimes can be included under Core Supports – Community Access if the focus is social participation
- Must link to a participant’s NDIS goals (improving emotional wellbeing, developing new skills, connecting with the community)
What Dance & Music Therapy Is:
- A structured, therapeutic approach using dance, rhythm, and music
- Led by a trained music or dance therapist
- Focuses on expression, connection, and skill-building
Benefits for Participants:
- Improves motor skills, coordination, and balance
- Supports emotional expression and stress relief
- Builds confidence and social skills
- Encourages communication (verbal or non-verbal)
- Promotes mindfulness and relaxation
NDIS Funding:
- Often funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living (if delivered by a registered therapist)
- May be funded under Core Supports – Community Access if focused on social participation
- Needs to be connected to NDIS goals like emotional wellbeing, communication, independence, or social inclusion
What Social Video Game Therapy Is:
- Structured gaming sessions (individual or group) with a support worker or therapist
- Focused on teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and emotional regulation
- Can include console games, PC games, or even VR experiences that promote interaction
Benefits for Participants:
- Builds social skills through cooperative play
- Improves communication (verbal or non-verbal)
- Encourages decision-making, planning, and critical thinking
- Provides a safe way to practice teamwork and turn-taking
- Boosts confidence and inclusion — especially for participants who find face-to-face socialising difficult
NDIS Funding:
- Can often be funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living (if therapeutic outcomes are targeted)
- Or under Core Supports – Assistance with Social & Community Participation (if the goal is social connection)
- Must clearly link to an NDIS goal, like improving social skills, communication, or emotional wellbeing
What Swimming Programs Can Include:
- Learn-to-swim lessons with trained instructors
- Hydrotherapy sessions with a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist
- Water-based exercise programs to build strength, balance, and mobility
- Recreational swimming support with a support worker for fun, fitness, and social participation
Benefits for Participants:
- Improves strength, flexibility, and coordination
- Builds water confidence and safety skills
- Can help with pain management and relaxation (hydrotherapy)
- Encourages social skills and inclusion when done in group settings
- Supports mental health and wellbeing through exercise and sensory regulation
NDIS Funding Options:
- Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living (if delivered by a qualified therapist as part of therapy goals)
- Capacity Building – Improved Health & Wellbeing (for exercise and fitness goals)
- Core Supports – Assistance with Social & Community Participation (if focused on social inclusion and recreation)
What Cooking Programs Can Include:
- Learning basic cooking skills (chopping, boiling, baking, frying)
- Meal planning and grocery shopping support
- Understanding kitchen safety and hygiene
- Budgeting for food and cooking healthy, balanced meals
- Group cooking classes to encourage social interaction
Benefits for Participants:
- Builds independence in daily living
- Encourages healthy eating habits
- Improves fine motor skills and coordination
- Boosts confidence through hands-on learning
- Creates opportunities for social connection and teamwork
NDIS Funding Options:
- Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living (if run by a support worker, dietitian, or occupational therapist to teach skills)
- Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life (if the participant needs ongoing support to prepare meals at home)
- Core Supports – Social & Community Participation (for group cooking activities that build social skills)
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