Day Option
Disability Day Programs That Help You Connect, Create and Change Yr Life
At Change Yr Life, we believe every day is an opportunity to learn something new, build confidence, meet great people, and enjoy experiences that matter. We are an NDIS registered company and for that reason we provide quality in-home care services alongside Day Options, which is precisely crafted to encourage friendship, independence, practical life skills and creativity.
We have designed our disability day programs around the individual, with a strong focus on participation, confidence as well as having fun. Regardless of whether you prefer being creative, being engaged with new technology, spending time in the community, cooking, socialising, or developing practical skills for daily life, there will be something exciting for you to do. Our programs run between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in a healthy 3:1 ratio.
Prior to getting started, we would like to ask you to talk with our team. We provide 1 hourfree consultation session either via phone call or in person, where we will get to know more about your interests, requirements, and goals, and will figure out if CYL Day Options can be good for you.
More Than a Day Out: Opportunities to Learn, Connect and Grow
A great day program is much more than simply filling time. At Change Yr Life, each activity offers an opportunity to acquire skills that can improve one’s quality of life and increase their enjoyment.
In our Day Options program, participants take part in structured activities, which give them an opportunity to make choices, socialise and grow personally. The participants have an opportunity to try new things, use their daily skills, find new hobbies and socialise.
Each activity naturally involves daily living skills in its process. For example, the participant will be able to practise handling money when planning an activity, using public transport when going out to the community, and communication skills while participating in a group activity.
Learning of life skills at their own pace is also offered by all our programs. Whether the individuals are learning how to handle money, cook a meal, communicate with other people, travel, make decisions or even learn how to present themselves well, such skills can be easily learned through relevant activities.
It is as simple as that: creating an enjoyable experience that can help to improve life in other aspects.
Explore Our Events Schedule
There is always something happening at Change Yr Life. We have fashioned our activities to offer variety while supporting numerous other interests, personal goals, and abilities.
Monday-
Arts, Crafts and Beauty program allows the members to engage in self-expression through creativity, make fantastic projects, and participate in self-care activities. Creative projects, grooming and personal presentation form some of the activities under this program.
Tuesday-
Drones, RCS and Making Stuff is perfect for those individuals that are interested in technology, learning about how things work, and making things themselves. Drones and RCs can be experimented with, gold detecting, building, creating and having fun while making technology and learning practical skills in the process.
Wednesday-
Discovering Adelaide with friends is an activity that combines community involvement and socialisation in one place. Participants will get to visit new places, have fun experiences, make community excursions and create long-lasting friendships. Community excursions currently operate from our Salisbury and Enfield locations, depending on the program and arrangements. This program emphasises discovering the community and having fun along the way.
Thursday-
Don’t Worry Be Happy revolves around issues of confidence, socialisation, and positive habits that help with emotional management and anger. There is an opportunity for participants to learn useful tools on how to cope with their emotions, communicate better, and handle various situations with more confidence.
Friday-
Easy Cooking offers participants easy-to-cook recipes, cooking safety tips, healthy eating habits, and basic cooking skills that they can use daily. The process of cooking food can help people feel empowered, while using recipes, measuring the ingredients, and cooking safely can promote self-reliance and confidence.
Saturday-
Group therapy and problem solving creates an environment where people can freely share their experiences, become resilient, and learn how to effectively solve any problems in life through enhanced communication skills and relationship-building skills.
Every Session Has a Purpose
Although we engage in diverse activities, the common thread remains the same: to facilitate participants’ learning of skills that they find interesting and fun at the same time.
In every lesson, we have fun activities aimed at fostering learning without having learners dread it. Establishing relationships is yet another aspect of what participants will get to be involved in through interactions, communication and collaboration.
Life skills can be found in all our lessons, such as learning how to deal with money, public transport, grooming and developing personal hygiene. Learning all of the above skills can help people build more independence.
Though some skills may seem easy, their mastery will mean a lot in someone’s daily life since they will be able to manage money, use public transport, present themselves well, communicate with people and make decisions independently.
It is also customary for us to inquire about the preferences, needs, interests, and experience of our participants. This information allows us to determine if we are able to provide support to their individual objectives and if the activity still has relevance to them. This is because individuals have changing interests and goals.
The Day Options support service thus aims at creating a balance between enjoyment and development.
Designed Around Real-Life Skills
Learning does not have to occur in a classroom setting. There are many skills that can be gained from everyday life experiences and community activities.
For instance, a community visit can also provide an opportunity for planning, communication, managing money, and using public transport. Cooking classes can help with healthy eating, safe use of the kitchen, and following instructions. An art class can aid in decision making, focus, and expression.
We acknowledge that learning occurs in different ways. Our activities allow each participant to learn in ways that suit them according to their level of ability, interest and comfort. We do not expect all individuals to follow a similar pattern of working; rather, we give the right amount of assistance while allowing them to learn at their own pace.
The strategy we have used will ensure that learning happens seamlessly. Participants will be able to learn from what they are doing, and guidance is offered where needed.
This will ensure that the participant takes the skills learned and applies them in different settings.
A Supportive 3:1 Ratio
All of our program participants benefit from a 3:1 support ratio.
This arrangement helps to ensure that our participants are able to have the benefits of group participation while still getting all of the support that they need.
We recognise that each person has their own strengths, interests and requirements for support. A smaller group situation may actually make participation and communication easier.
The goal is for participants to be able to be themselves while also having the opportunity to try something new. Whether a person tends to be shyer or not, we make it a point to encourage inclusivity.
With respect to those who are involved in programs in places likeSalisbury, an environment that is friendly and welcoming will assist them to become more confident and make friends.
In addition, we encourage the participation of both you and your family members or social networks, coming to visit us and see what we have to offer. Getting to see our setting and meeting our staff will help you to see how our Day Options work. We are sure that you will notice the difference firsthand.
Choose How You Get There
Arriving at the program shouldn’t become an obstacle to taking part. Change Yr Life can provide transportation through our workers for participants who require assistance getting to and from their Day Options sessions.
The transport may necessitate an early start to guarantee that the participant is there on time for the program that starts at 9 am. If the participant requires transport, this can be sorted out as part of the participation discussion.
Alternatively, participants who can travel by themselves can make their own way to the program under their own steam. Travelling independently can itself become a valuable opportunity to practise planning, confidence and everyday travel skills.
We strive to make it as easy as possible for the participant.
Convenient Options Across Adelaide
Day Options at our agency are geared towards aiding participants who come from different communities within Adelaide. Currently, our CYL Day Options locations are and Salisbury, providing participants with options when considering where they would like to attend.
Should you be living inEnfield or Salisbury and would like to take part in activities that promote social interactions and independence, we can talk to you about what will suit your needs.
Access to transport may become necessary in order to ensure regular attendance at sessions. Our team can talk to you regarding transport options.
Our goal is to minimise any possible obstacles that might affect attendance and allow participants to engage in activities that are both interesting and productive.
What's Coming Next?
It is important that we are constantly searching for new ideas to improve our programs and make them exciting and beneficial. There will be even more activities available soon, thus providing participants with more chances to explore new areas of interest.
Among future activities there are board games, physical games, parenting techniques and Shoot for Starts – Advanced.
One more program that we are preparing to offer is called Life Goal Achievement. This is a program which is aimed at assisting the participants in setting their goals and achieving them from scratch. No matter whether the goal is related to mastering some skills, becoming independent or gaining confidence, the program helps to set a larger goal into smaller ones.
All future activities mentioned above demonstrate our dedication to improving our programs.
Who Are Our Programs For?
These courses cater for individuals wishing to engage in worthwhile activities, improve upon skills, get involved with other people and take part in activities in their communities.
You may already have in mind what kinds of activities interest you, or you could be looking out for entirely new activities. Whatever the case, our selection will ensure you get your hands on varied options.
A creative individual will find it easy to take up arts and craft courses. A technologist will find it easy to take up drones or RC projects. An individual wishing to become more self-assured within the community could opt for an Adelaide outing. For individuals wishing to improve their cooking skills, there are kitchen courses available. Individuals wishing to improve on their interpersonal and emotional skills will be able to take advantage of group activities.
For people centred around Enfield or Salisbury, there could be an opportunity to socialise, pursue their passions, and even hone some skills through such programs.
The key lies in participation and development.
NDIS Day Programs with a Difference
With being registered as NDIS service provider, Change Yr Life appreciates the value of delivering services that are meaningful and participant-focused. The NDIS Day Programs offered by Change Yr Life are designed as a combination of social interaction, skills development and fun activities.
We understand that what independence means varies from individual to individual. Some participants may need to learn how to cook a simple meal, while for others, independence may mean getting used to travelling on public transport, meeting new people and handling money on community trips.
Our task is to support and encourage participants in developing their skills.
Why Choose Change Yr Life?
Selecting a day program requires selecting an atmosphere in which the individual is at ease and motivated to take part in. At Change Yr Life, we strive to make programs that participants will be looking forward to.
We think that selecting Day Options program needs to begin with assessing your ability to be in an environment, do certain activities, and receive support. This is the reason we offer our free introductory consultation and visit invitation, which allows participants to learn about our programs.
Group Day Option Programs involve bringing together people with similar interests along with learning some practical skills. The balance between these aspects provides for a well-rounded day program.
Residents ofEnfield or Salisbury may also have the opportunity to consider the Day Options available and find activities that suit their tastes, skills, and objectives.
Your Day, Your Interests, Your Opportunities
Our goal at Change Yr Life is for participants to view the Day Options Program not only as a program of events but also as an opportunity to explore their interests, meet others and develop new practical skills with the intention of becoming more independent.
Whether you are interested in creativity, technology, cooking, outings, emotional well-being or problem solving, there are various ways to get involved with one of our programs.
With our program running from 9am till 3pm, a ratio of 1:3, transport services provided and various activities being offered, Change Yr Life is offering experiences tailored to your needs when searching for quality Day Options programs.
Should you desire additional information, we invite you to join us for an introductoryone hour session that is free of charge, either in person or over the telephone. You are also welcome to visit our current facilities in Enfield or Salisbury, and have discussions with our staff members.
If you are in search of Adelaide’s Best Disability Day Option Programs, find out what Change Yr Life can do for you. Get in contact with us and discuss what Day Options Program will best suit your needs.
