FAQ: Y Inclusion Services Social Support Groups
1. What are Adventure Days and who are they for?
Adventure Days are a community access program designed to provide fun and goal-focused activities in a social group setting, with 1:1 support from a disability support worker. They are open to individuals of all ages looking to participate in weekly activities and adventures.
2. When do Adventure Days take place?
Adventure Days occur weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The specific activities and locations vary each week, with scheduled events from 9am to 4pm as late as 10am-4pm on some days. For example, activities in January 2025 included mini golf, visiting an aqua park, bowling, going to the zoo and other locations, as well as places like the Immigration Museum and children's farms.
3. What are Wellness Wednesdays and who can participate?
Wellness Wednesdays are social days offering a variety of fun daytime activities in the Melbourne area, along with healthy lunch options. These sessions are suitable for individuals aged 14 years and older who want to improve their overall wellness through social interaction and engagement in indoor and outdoor activities.
4. What types of activities can I expect on Wellness Wednesdays?
Wellness Wednesday activities vary each week and include a mix of indoor and outdoor options throughout the greater Melbourne area. Examples from January 2025 include visits to Bollygum Park & Kinglake, the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Fitzroy Gardens, and a nature walk at Maroondah Reservoir Park.
5. How do I know what activities are planned for upcoming Adventure Days and Wellness Wednesdays?
You can view the scheduled activities through the provided program calendars. While there are downloadable and printable schedules, it is important to note that program activities are subject to change. Participants will be notified promptly of any changes.
6. Are these programs covered by the NDIS?
Yes, both Adventure Days and Wellness Wednesdays are NDIS-compatible. Participants will need to allocate funding for both the program cost and activity costs for each event.
7. What are the overall goals of these social support programs?
The programs aim to achieve several goals, including: improving communication skills; participating in various community, social, and civic activities; fostering friendships; developing and maintaining relationships with peers and the community; engaging in group-based recreational activities; developing independent travel skills on public transport; valuing respect for peers and opinions; improving skills like turn-taking, waiting, and teamwork; improving skills with money handling and looking after belongings; participating in exercise physiology activities; accessing allied health supports; and engaging in volunteer work or education.
8. How can I register for Adventure Days or Wellness Wednesdays?
You can register for Adventure Days or Wellness Wednesdays using the registration links provided, which are found at the bottom of each section of the calendar schedules provided in the source material. For additional questions, you can call 1300 699 622.
