Day services & Community Social Access Outings

At BJ Care Services, the Day Service and Community Access programs are designed to surmount barriers and empower individuals to remain connected with their community. These initiatives highlight the crucial role of social participation and inclusivity, prioritising accessibility for all despite any challenges individuals may encounter. We actively encourage participants to engage in community activities, fostering personal development and support every step of the way.

Our participants engage in several forms of community social access and outings including:
  • Group day trips to tourist locations within Victoria
  • Weekly grocery shopping
  • Individual trips to their favourite locations
  • Visits from social workers
  • Accompanying participants and assisting with shopping, banking, paying bills and keeping appointments
  • Social group outings
  • Individual outings
  • Travel assistance
  • Community functions – with our support workers we are able to accompany our participants to community functions like festivals, circus’, roller skating, and so much more with extensive risk assessments, capable staff and appropriate ratios.

We also continue our core activities from our STA and respite service to that create valuable opportunities for the participant to enhance their independence and foster social inclusion. Engaging them with:

  • Movie nights: Enjoy inclusive movie screenings tailored to accommodate various sensory needs.
  • Sensory rooms: Explore calming and stimulating sensory experiences designed to promote relaxation and engagement.
  • Spa experiences: Indulge in accessible spa treatments tailored to individual preferences.
  • Special events: Participate in exciting and inclusive events organised with accessibility in mind.
  • Swimming: Dive into adaptive swimming sessions aimed at promoting physical well-being and enjoyment.
  • Park outings: Discover the great outdoors through accessible park visits and nature walks.
  • Sports clubs: Join inclusive sports clubs where everyone can participate and thrive.
  • Play centres: Engage in fun and accessible play activities designed for all abilities.
  • Social gatherings: Connect with peers in welcoming and inclusive social events.
  • Arts & Crafts: Unleash creativity with adaptive crafting sessions suited to individual interests.
  • Cooking sessions: Learn and share culinary skills in accessible cooking classes tailored to diverse needs.
The importance of social inclusion

At BJ Care Services we understand the importance of social inclusion through community participation providing a sense of belonging, strengthening relationships, expanding social networks, boosting confidence, and opening opportunities for individuals with a disability. We guide and support participants to grow the practical skills for independence and increased self-esteem.

Participant choice and control

In day services, we provide the opportunity and range of community accesses and outings for our participants to choose of their own control. Working together to instil the practice of choice and control practising independence upon our participants in a community setting.

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