From the Ground Up Well-being Farm

Occupational Therapy

From the Ground Up Wellbeing Farm Occupational Therapy Services provide innovative care by moving the therapeutic process outdoors. Goal directed therapeutic activities are delivered through engagement in purposeful farm and animal related opportunities. The positive and transferable outdoor environment provides the optimal space for practitioners to deliver planned treatment approaches.

The meaningful nature of the farm supports diverse skill development and emotional wellbeing directly related to individualised goals.

Evidence-based 1:1 occupational therapy services tailored to support the needs for clients of all ages and abilities.

The AHPRA registered professionals complete occupational therapy evaluations and assessment for participants, to develop optimal treatment plans in a nature-based setting. Therapists apply strategies and interventions to achieve established goals.

Community & Social Wellbeing Program

The wellbeing program is designed to connect individuals with community and/or social groups through activities in nature and interaction with animals.

Delivery options are flexible and tailored to the individual’s needs and NDIS goals.
Individual or small group options.

The facilitators offer opportunities for skill building through social and community participation. The activities promote exploring wider interests and navigating personal challenges.

Individual skill development
Independence
Life skills
Teamwork & problem solving
Social skill development
Healthy relationships and friendship dynamics
Negotiating risk
Community engagement
Volunteer opportunities
Work ready skills

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Animal & Nature Based Early Intervention & Life Skills

From the Ground Up Wellbeing Farm’s early intervention & life skills program provides opportunities for individuals to engage with purposeful and meaningful activities that support a range of developmental skills.

The early intervention program is delivered by a registered teacher with extensive childhood experience across a range of developmental areas and ages.

Our teacher fosters connection to the natural world by integrating natural elements for immersive outdoor nature experiences. This approach provides benefits to the health, wellbeing, and development of participants.

Engagement facilitates a broader range of play and exploration types (ie. active, risky, creative, imaginative) for social, emotional and cognitive development.

The teacher integrates co-regulation techniques to connect with individuals, helping their emotions come, flow, and pass in a way that feels safe and manageable.

Life skills program emphasises on what individuals can do by engaging in a spontaneous and curious way.

This alternative multimodal approach provides opportunities for purposeful engagement with outcomes through positive and practical engagement with farm related activities.

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Occupational Therapy

Community & Social Wellbeing Program

About Us

Animal & Nature Based Early Intervention & Life Skills

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