NOW AVAILABLE IN VERMONT
NEW IN TERM 4
We will be offering a second program on location in Vermont for Term 4 2024 and are hopeful that this may provide an opportunity for young people to participate who may have been previously unable, based on location.
The 10-week program will operate on a Thursday between 10 am and 1 pm, commencing on 10 October and concluding on 12 December.
The Good Life Farm provides essential animal-assisted learning opportunities for at risk or troubled children and young people. Based at Chum Creek near Healesville Victoria we provide unique, intensive and tailored farm-based programs to assist with social skills and development.
Targeted to the middle years age group, places are limited to 6 young people who may face challenges inclusive of:
The program also assists young people who may have a diagnosis or face challenges such as social isolation, interaction, and communication.
This program focuses on relationship building and ultimately forming the skills required to participate positively within the community.
Our team of youth workers are from diverse backgrounds, holding various qualifications inclusive of psychology, counseling, mental health nursing, community services, and residential care youth work – the program is therapeutic and intensive.
The staff ratio is a minimum of 1:2 and individual or 1:1 support can be provided if required.
It has been reported that the Life & Social Skills outcomes are significant in promoting positive change for young people across multiple domains that include:
Places are limited, please contact our office via this website, by phone on 5962 5609 or via email at goodlifefarm@iinet.net.au to register your interest or discuss further.