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Group Activities

Discover a place where you can build skills, confidence, and independence.
Ararat Wellness’s Group Activities program is designed to support NDIS participants to develop practical life skills, increase independence, and achieve meaningful outcomes in a supportive and structured environment.

Our small groups of just 4 participants ensure individualised support, allowing each person to actively build capacity in areas such as communication, emotional regulation, daily living skills, and community participation.

Every session is purposeful — transforming everyday activities into opportunities for skill development, increased confidence, and greater independence.

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Ararat Wellness is now offering Group Activities focused on building skills, independence, and confidence.

Our small group approach provides a structured and supportive environment where participants can develop practical life skills, improve communication, and increase their ability to engage in everyday and community-based activities.

Each session is designed with purpose, supporting participants to build capacity in areas such as emotional regulation, decision-making, routine participation, and interpersonal skills — all aligned with individual goals and outcomes.

If you’ve experienced challenges with confidence, engagement, or trying new environments, this is an opportunity to build skills in a way that feels safe, supported, and achievable.

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More groups to be added in the future. We provide groups for people 15+.

Men’s Capacity Building Group

A structured group designed for male NDIS participants to develop practical skills, build confidence, and increase independence in a supportive environment.

Participants are supported to build capacity in areas such as communication, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and community participation, with activities tailored to individual goals and outcomes.

Dungeons & Dragons (Advanced) 15+


Develop communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through structured, collaborative storytelling activities.

Participants are supported to build capacity in areas such as planning, flexible thinking, emotional regulation, and group participation, within a guided and supportive environment.

Games

Develop communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills through structured interactive games in a supportive small group setting.

Activities are designed to build capacity in areas such as turn-taking, flexible thinking, emotional regulation, and group participation, with a focus on practical, everyday skill development.

Cooking Group

Develop practical daily living skills through structured cooking activities in a supportive small group setting.

Participants are supported to build capacity in areas such as meal planning, food preparation, kitchen safety, following instructions, and independence, with a focus on developing skills that can be applied in everyday life.

Group Study

Develop concentration and learning skills in a structured environment that supports individual educational goals.

Art & Craft

Express yourself creatively while developing fine motor skills and experiencing the satisfaction of creating.

All activities available in-person at our location (64 High Street, Ararat, VIC, 3377) or via secure telehealth platform for those unable to attend physically. Small groups of just 4 participants ensure personalised attention and meaningful interaction.

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Group Programs Calendar

April 2026 group calendar for Ararat Wellness displaying weekly schedules for activities like arts & crafts, movie sessions, and study groups, including office closures for holidays.
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How Group Activities Transform Lives?

At Ararat Wellness, our group programs are designed to build capacity, independence, and confidence through meaningful, structured experiences.

Each group is intentionally developed to support participants to work towards their individual goals, with a focus on practical skill development, community participation, and increased independence in everyday life.

Through our groups, participants can:

  • Develop communication skills – practice turn-taking, expressing needs, and responding to others in structured activities.
  • Strengthen teamwork and collaboration – engage in shared tasks, problem-solving, and cooperative participation.
  • Build confidence – try new experiences, develop self-expression, and apply skills across different environments.
  • Increase independence – develop practical skills such as cooking, planning, organisation, and decision-making.
  • Enhance community participation – build capacity to engage in group-based and community activities.
  • Learn through structured activities – develop skills in a supportive environment designed to promote meaningful outcomes.

Our group includes:

  • Cooking Group – develop independence, planning, and practical daily living skills through structured meal preparation activities.
  • Art & Craft Group – build fine motor skills, concentration, and task completion through guided creative activities.
  • Movie Group – develop communication, perspective-taking, and discussion skills through structured group reflection.
  • Games Group – develop problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills through structured gameplay.
  • Men’s & Women’s Capacity Building Groups – develop communication, confidence, and interpersonal skills in a structured, supportive environment.
  • Dungeons & Dragons (Advanced, 15+) – build problem-solving, flexible thinking, communication, and teamwork through structured roleplay activities.
  • Lego & Modelling Group – develop planning, attention, and task persistence through hands-on structured activities.
  • Study Group – build organisation, focus, and independent learning skills with guided support.
  • Life Skills Group – build independence in areas such as budgeting, planning, and everyday routines.

Each group is designed as a structured opportunity for capacity building, supporting participants to develop practical skills, increase independence, and achieve meaningful, goal-aligned outcomes that extend beyond the group setting.

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