A welcoming place to learn, connect and enjoy the day
Day Options at Limestone Coast Ability gives people with disability opportunities to try new things, build everyday skills and spend time with others. The program is based at Roseville, our spacious three-acre property in Mount Gambier, with room for indoor projects, outdoor activities and time with animals.
Each participant is supported as an individual. We take time to understand their interests, strengths and goals, then help them choose activities that are enjoyable, useful and meaningful to them.
No two days need to look the same. A day may include cooking, gardening, creative projects, technology, movement, learning sessions or a community outing. Activities can support participants to practise everyday skills, make choices, connect with others and build confidence at their own pace.
Everyday life skills
Participants can practise skills that support everyday life. Activities may include:
- Personal care and hygiene: building confidence with everyday routines.
- Cooking and meal preparation: planning and preparing meals and learning about healthy choices.
- Money skills: practising budgeting, shopping, handling money and understanding transactions.
- Self-care and emotional awareness: recognising emotions and exploring ways to manage change or stress.
- Communication and social skills: expressing choices, listening to others and building connections.
- Travel and community access: planning journeys and practising how to get around safely.
Technology and creative making
Participants can explore practical technology in relaxed, hands-on sessions. Activities may include:
- Computers: building basic digital skills for communication, finding information and exploring interests.
- 3D printing: creating objects from simple designs and seeing an idea develop into a finished item.
- Cricut craft: designing and making personalised cards, decorations and other creative projects.
Activities to enjoy and explore
Choice is central to Day Options. Depending on the program and each participant’s interests, activities may include:
- Gardening: planting, caring for the garden and enjoying time outdoors.
- Drama and performance: trying improvisation, storytelling and group performance.
- Music: playing instruments, singing and sharing music with others.
- Woodworking: working on practical projects and enjoying the satisfaction of making something.
- Photography: learning how to use a camera and capturing a personal view of the world.
- Craft and sewing: exploring colour, texture and hands-on creative projects.
- Swimming: enjoying supported activity in the water.
Practical learning
Regular, interactive learning sessions cover everyday topics such as community and road safety, relationships and communication, and safety at home. Participants can then put these skills into practice through activities and outings, with support suited to them.
Getting out and about
Regular community outings may include shopping, local events and other activities chosen with participants. Outings offer a practical way to use everyday skills, explore the Limestone Coast and stay connected with the local community.
Time with animals
Roseville is home to guinea pigs, sheep, ducks and birds. Participants can spend time caring for and interacting with the animals, depending on their interests and support needs. For many people, it is a calm and enjoyable part of the day.
Movement and recreation
Participants can take part in sports, swimming and outdoor games suited to their interests and abilities. The focus is on enjoying movement, joining in and trying activities in a supportive setting.
A day built around the participant
Day Options brings together practical learning, creativity, social connection and enjoyable activities. We want participants to feel welcome, have genuine choices and leave each day with experiences and skills they can carry into life at home and in the community.
If you would like to know whether Day Options may suit you or someone you support, contact our team. We can talk through the program, support needs and next steps.
