Registered Provider Under TAC, NDIS, NIISQ
HORTICULTURE
Propagation
Participants learn the fundamentals of plant propagation through hands-on activities such as taking cuttings, preparing seedlings, and monitoring plant growth. These activities help develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and patience. For participants with disabilities, propagation tasks provide structured, achievable goals that build confidence and a sense of accomplishment. The repetitive and calming nature of caring for plants can also support emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, and promote mindfulness while encouraging independence and responsibility.
Teamwork & Growth
​Our horticulture program brings participants together in a supportive and inclusive environment where they can learn, create, and grow alongside their peers. Group gardening activities encourage communication, social engagement, and relationship building, helping participants develop confidence in social situations. Staff provide individualised support to ensure activities are adapted to each participant's abilities and goals. Through nurturing plants from seed to harvest, participants experience a strong sense of accomplishment, increased self-esteem, greater independence, and improved overall wellbeing while working towards their NDIS goals.
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Garden Bed
Participants work together to plant, water, weed, and maintain flowers, herbs, and vegetables in our raised garden beds. Gardening activities encourage physical movement, strength, mobility, and coordination through reaching, lifting, and using gardening tools. Raised garden beds provide an accessible environment for participants with varying physical abilities, including wheelchair users. Working collaboratively also promotes communication, teamwork, social interaction, and community participation, while nurturing plants helps participants develop responsibility, confidence, and a sense of achievement.
Vertical Gardening
​Participants explore innovative gardening techniques using our vertical growing systems by planting, maintaining, and monitoring a variety of plants. Vertical gardening supports the development of fine motor skills, planning skills, and problem-solving abilities while providing an accessible gardening option for individuals with mobility limitations. Participants learn about plant care, sustainability, and environmental awareness while experiencing the satisfaction of watching their plants grow. The structured nature of the activity can also support focus, routine building, and cognitive development.
