Community Participation

Leura Day Options provides educational and enjoyable activity programs for adults with a variety of support needs. It is funded by the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) as a Post School Options and Community Participation provider.

Our programs:

• Are based on individual needs 
• Use our centre and community based facilities 
• Offer both small group and individual sessions 
• Place a high priority on community access

Aims of the service:

• To provide stimulating, age appropriate activities based on individual needs
• To promote independence in all areas
• To maintain and further develop existing skills
• To improve quality of life
• To promote communication and choice making skills
• To have fun

Program Options

• Leisure and Recreation: a range of options are available based on individual choice-music, cooking, art, craft. 
• Social Programs: eating out, coffee shop, concerts, shopping. 
• Personal Development: a variety of activities that enhance personal development and independence. 
• Sensory Programs: aromatherapy, touch equipment, sensory room, massage therapy. 
• Movement and Motor Programs: relaxation, fine and gross motor activities. 
• Community Access: local attractions, movies, tenpin bowling, shopping. 
• Communication Programs: devised to enhance and further develop individual communication systems. 
• Therapy Programs: music therapy, physio and exercise therapy, spa
•  Work skills
• Life skills: independent living, banking, cooking etc 
• Numeracy and literacy skills

Hours of Operation:

The service operates Monday to Friday between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm.

Entry Criteria:

Attendance within the program is negotiated on an individual basis dependent on need and special requirements. Essential requirements include:

• Being 18 years or older 
• Must be leaving or have left school 
• Have a disability-our focus is on very high support need, but not high behavioural need 
• Small daily fee applies

Other Features:

• The program is wheelchair accessible. 
• Wheelchair accessible vehicles available 
• Trained staff

LEURA DAY OPTIONS PROMOTES

Learning, Life, Laughter Dignity, Diversity, Discovery

Opportunities for:

• growth
• independence
• experiences

Want more information?
Contact Susan Hatswell, LDO Manager on (02) 4784 3651