OUR PROGRAM
The Good Life Farm offers a tailored program that contributes to the health and well-being of young people.
Our trauma-informed practice operates in the presence of animals and nature. We enable young people to create bonds with the animals and transfer these skills to their relationships with other people. Importantly, those bonds are based on care, respect and love.
Our life and skills program focuses on interaction, caregiving and connection to not only the animals. It also focuses on the environment, family and community.
All our staff are trained in trauma informed practices.
Life and social skills
One on one support
One on one support can be provided on request.
This provides the young person with a dedicated staff member and a program that is tailored to individual need.
Contact us directly for more information.
Intensive support
Young people that need additional support may access Dare to Dream Psychology services located at the Good Life Farm.
For more information or to book directly, see the Dare to Dream Facebook page.
Our locations
Chum Creek
Our original program location, just 5 minutes away from Healesville in the beautiful Yarra Valley.
Who do we help?
The Good Life Farm offers programs for young people aged 7 to 17 who:
How to apply
Many of the young people who attend our programs are referred to us by our partner agencies. These agencies may be able to help cover the cost of our programs. If you do not have a relationship with these agencies, we are happy to discuss other options with you.
To find out more, contact our office and book an appointment to see the farm. Your trip through the farm will help assess whether the farm is a good fit for you and your young person.
If your young person is a suitable fit, we will provide further information on possible referral pathways.
Schools and referrers
If your young person is a suitable fit, we will provide further information on possible referral pathways.
Contact us for more information
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