NDIS Group Activities in Ararat

NDIS Group Activities Explained: Learn by Doing

NDIS group activities are small, planned sessions where participants build skills together. At Ararat Wellness, a shared activity like art or games is the way in. Along the way, you can practise communication, confidence and everyday living skills.

A group is a place to learn by doing. You might plan a Lego build, take turns in a game or talk about a film. Each small moment is a chance to practise a skill you can use at home, at school, at work or in the community.

Open to People Aged 15 and Over

Our NDIS group activities suit participants aged 15+ who want to build social and everyday skills. They may help if new places feel hard, or if you want to meet people and feel more at ease talking. Family members, carers or a support coordinator can help with a referral.

A group may be a good fit if you:

• Want to meet people who share your interests
• Have plan goals about communication, confidence or independence
• Feel unsure in big groups and want a quieter start
• Live in Ararat or the Grampians and want support close to home

Four Participants Means More Time for You

Every group has four participants, and that is on purpose. Less noise. Less waiting for your turn.

The person running the group can notice how each person is going and adjust the activity. It is also easier to get to know each other when there are fewer new faces.

Small groups leave room for your own goals too. One person may practise starting a conversation while another works on staying calm when plans change. In a group of four, both goals can get attention.

Want a place in a group of four? Give us a call and ask which group may suit you.

Your First Group Session Starts at Your Pace

Your first session is about settling in. You meet the group and try the activity in your own way. You can take things slowly and join in when you feel ready.

Want to know how your group runs, including days and times? Our team can explain it before you start. Then the choice is yours.

Ready when you are. Call us or send the Group Referral Form.

Social Skills Groups Built Around What You Enjoy

The activity gives everyone something to share, so conversation can come more easily. Examples of our social skills groups include:

• Art and Craft: make something with your hands while you chat
• Games: play together, take turns and make choices as a team
• Lego and Modelling: plan a build step by step and share ideas
• Movies: watch a film and talk about the story and characters
• Dungeons and Dragons (15+): create a story as a group and solve problems side by side

Groups change over time. Check our group activities program and timetable for current days and times.

NDIS Funding May Cover Group Activities

NDIS group activities may be funded through your plan, depending on your goals and what it includes. They are often linked to the Core budget for Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation. They may also fit the Capacity Building budget for Increased Social and Community Participation.

For group supports, the session cost is shared. The provider divides the hourly group price by the number of people in the group. Read more in the NDIS guide to support budgets and the NDIS pricing arrangements.

Not sure what your plan covers? Your plan manager or support coordinator can help you check. Our team can talk you through costs and funding before you join.

Support Close to Home in Ararat

Our NDIS group activities run from 64 High Street, Ararat. For many families in the Grampians, that means less time on the road. If you are unable to attend in person, secure telehealth is another way to take part.

Telehealth may not suit every person or group. We will talk with you about what works for you.

Ararat Wellness is led by Director Karen Ceccon. Karen is a counsellor and Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Master of Counselling. The wider team includes counsellors and behaviour support practitioners.

Meet our counselling and behaviour support team online.

More Support Can Work Alongside Your Group

A group can be one part of a wider plan. Some people pair it with one-on-one NDIS counselling to talk through worries in private. Others work with our team on positive behaviour support at home.

People living with psychosocial disability may be interested in psychosocial recovery coaching. Not sure which supports fit together? Our team can help you work it out.

Join Our NDIS Group Activities in Four Simple Steps

Your first step is the Group Referral Form. Participants, families, carers and support coordinators can all use it. Prefer to talk first? Give us a call.

1. Refer: send us the Group Referral Form
2. Talk: we discuss goals, group options and funding with you
3. Choose: pick the group that suits you
4. Join: come along in person or connect by telehealth

Have a question first? Contact the Ararat Wellness team and we will help you work out the next step.

This page is general information only. It does not replace advice about your own NDIS plan. Everyone’s goals and progress are different, and joining a group does not guarantee a particular outcome. If you are in crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 000 in an emergency.