Life Skills Adventure Hub

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 Program Overview: Atypical Farm's inclusive life skills program provides a nature-based learning environment that aligns with the Victorian Curriculum. Our program fosters meaningful engagement through animal interactions, social participation, and hands-on learning, ensuring an inclusive and inspiring experience for children of all abilities. We cater to two age groups: 5-12 years and 12-18 years, operating three days per week from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

As a Child Safe Organisation, we are proudly Child Aware, committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all children, including those with disabilities.

Days of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Location: Atypical Farm, Cranbourne South

Participants must bring: Hat, sunscreen, enclosed shoes

Core Learning Areas:

• Animal Interactions & Care – Learning about animal husbandry, ethical care, and responsibility through hands-on experiences with farm      animals.
• Horticulture & Environmental Studies –      Gardening, sustainability education, and connection to nature through      seasonal planting and harvesting.
• Cooking (Garden to Plate Program) – Hands-on cooking experiences using farm-grown produce, focusing on nutrition, teamwork, and life skills.
• Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) – Activities that promote collaboration, communication, emotional regulation, and social engagement.
• Auslan Education – Incorporating Australian Sign Language into daily activities to promote inclusivity and language learning.
• Victorian Curriculum Integration – Core subjects such as literacy, numeracy, science, and humanities are embedded into hands-on experiences to ensure structured educational outcomes.

Daily Schedule

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

• Morning Welcome Circle: Sign-in, social connection, and goal setting for the day.
• Auslan Word of the Day: Introducing new Auslan signs relevant to the day's activities.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

• Learning Block 1: Rotational Activities Based on Core Learning Areas (e.g., Animal Care, Horticulture, Science & Nature).

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

• Lunch Break 
• Free play and social interaction.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

• Learning Block 2: Rotational Activities Based on Core Learning Areas (e.g., Cooking, SEL, Literacy/Numeracy in nature-based settings).

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

• Reflection & Group Discussion: Sharing learning experiences, reflections, and challenges.
• Wind Down & Farewell: Mindfulness activities, storytelling, and gentle transitions to end the day.

Light refreshments provided including fruit, biscuits and farm-to-plate creations

 Inclusion & Accessibility

• Small group sizes for individualised learning support.
• Adaptive and flexible lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
• Sensory-friendly environments with quiet zones.
• Trained staff experienced in disability support and inclusive education.
• Communication supports, including visual schedules and Auslan integration.

Our farm-based group programs provide participants with meaningful opportunities for capacity building and skill development in a supportive, structured environment. While hosted during traditional school hours, these programs focus entirely on developing core life skills, social capabilities, and independence through practical, hands-on activities. 

Participants engage in animal care, gardening, and community projects that naturally foster communication, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. The program's structure supports the development of daily living skills, time management, and routine-building while encouraging peer interaction and community participation - all key elements aligned with NDIS goals. 

Through small-group activities participants build confidence, practice social skills, and work toward their individual NDIS goals in an inclusive, nature-based setting. 

Our support workers facilitate these developmental opportunities through structured activities that promote independence and community engagement, ensuring all aspects align with NDIS guidelines for both Core and Capacity Building funded supports. 

 Child Safety Commitment

Atypical Farm is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning space. We follow Child Safe Standards and actively promote Child Aware practices to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children in our care.

Pricing

Please contact us for an individual quote to determine your child's support ratio and specific costing. 

Pricing is set by the NDIS pricing arrangements. All supports are charged by the hour depending on support ratio. The current hourly rate for 1:1 is $67.56 per hour. We also have a centre capital cost of $2.53 per hour and 15 minutes non face to face time for each session which allows us to set up, pack down, write individual notes and plan for your child’s goals and future supports.
 

Booking Information 

To learn more, please contact us at: 

📧 admin@atypicalsolutions.com.au or head to our referrals page

We look forward to welcoming your family to Atypical Farm’s Inclusive Homeschooling Program!