PROGRAMMES   Cater for the individual needs of people and aim to develop life skills and enhance inclusion in the community. Programmes are planned to meet personal goals and include activities which: promote personal growth and independence develop life and recreation skills provide opportunities to learn and maintain skills explore self expression through music, art and creative activities foster and support inclusion in the community      Creative Expression, including Music Dance Drama Photography Art and Craft      Life and Living skills, including Cooking Sewing Gardening/Horticulture Woodwork Information Technology Learning how to catch a bus and be a part of the community      Recreation and leisure, including Walking Sport Swimming Tai Chi Golds Gym     Community Participation...focuses on people participating in and contributing to their community. This often requires skills to be developed around living independently and exploring opportunities for work and recreation. Our aim is to work in partnership with people and their families to make it easier for individuals to achieve thier goals. We do this by: identifying strengths, preferences and aspirations utilising natural supports developing community networks Advice and support about employment, education and training is always available.

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