Specialised Programs And Community Endeavours
s.p.a.c.e Programs
s.p.a.c.e programs
CONTENT BIG NIGHT OUT LITTLE BIG NIGHT OUT ACTIVATE MUSIC THERAPY THE R.E.P. PROGRAMS BUST A MOVE CIRCUS MOVIE NIGHT
Consider this your monthly groove and gab! Big Night Out is the place to be if you want to let loose on the dance floor or just catch up with friends. Facilitated to support our special needs community the Big Night Out reflects the dynamic and infectious atmosphere of a night on the town. Participants are joined by a crew of young and energetic volunteers and it is preferred that parents go elsewhere. Big Night Out is for anyone. Anyone who wants to kick start their weekend with a bang! Participants will be: • • • •
Be engaged in large group activities Be supported in socalising within peer groups Learn about appropriate communication when in a busy and dynamic environment Participate in dancing activities that focus on coordination and competition, expression and individuality. Have the opportunity to meet new people Interact with each other Develop skills that can be used daily Have fun!
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Be supported in extending their networks Enjoy some free time!
Contact Alissa 0403 747 228 or alissa@thespace.org.au
Friday nights 6:30 - 9:00 p.m January 29 February 26 March 26 April 23 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19 December 10
We couldn’t let the big kids have all the fun. In response to the success of Big Night Out it was brought to our attention that the 12 and under’s would like a disco of their own. Little Big Night Out is a facilitated disco for the younger members of our community with an emphasis on meeting and making new friends, stepping outside of their comfort zones, and exploring new experiences. Little Big Night Out is not currently running due to limited numbers of participants. Please register your interest so that we might get it happening! Participants will: • • • • • • • • •
Gain confidence and build self esteem Be engaged in large and small group activities Learn about individual and group dancing Be exposed to competitive, but light hearted, games. Participate in activities that focus on appropriate socialising with peers. Have the opportunity to meet new people Interact with a variety of different children some with disabilities, some without. Develop skills that can be used daily Have fun!
Parents will: • • •
Be supported in extending their networks with other families of children with special needs Enjoy some free time! Relax by the creek with a cup of tea whilst their child enjoys some break out time at the disco
Contact Alissa 0403 747 228 or alissa@thespace.org.au
What do you get when you blend fun, fitness, stamina, strength, coordination, competition, mates and more? Activate at the space community centre! Participants will: • • • • • • • •
Gain confidence and build self esteem Be engaged in large and small group activities Learn about teamwork, leadership and communication Participate in activities that focus on endurance, body awareness, relaxation, strength, coordination and competition Have the opportunity to attend sporting matches throughout the year Interact with each other Develop skills that can be used daily Have fun!
Contact Nicole 0421 656 990
Music Therapy is at s.p.a.c.e Music Therapy used music to motivate nonmusical goals...and it's FUN! Sessions are run by registered music therapist Vanessa Solomon and take place on a Friday afternoon weekly or if you are after some 1:1 attention then Venessa does individual and small group sessions also. Session 1: MAD M.A.D. (Music And Development) is a Music Therapy participation program designed for all ages and all abilities! Even if you haven’t participated in a music therapy program before – you’re guaranteed to enjoy this one! The focus of M.A.D. is to have fun by doing group based music activities. All participants will have the opportunity to play various percussion instruments, participate in group music making, improve your music skills, play musical games and socialise all within a supportive and encouraging environment. M.A.D. will be a great start to your week – so come and get MAD! Session 2: Song Sensation Song Sensations is an Music Therapy program for those who love music and who love to be creative. This program is a little more advanced than M.A.D., as it has a strong emphasis on song writing. It is guaranteed to be fun and participants will finish the term with a folio of songs that were written together as a group! Song Sensations is designed to empower all participants by recognising their individual talents within a supportive and encouraging group setting!
Contact Vanessa 0405 715 709
Participants will be supported to speak up and speak out on topics of their choosing. They will be challenged to find their voice, be mentored in public speaking, engaged in conversations that matter and supervised in their online blogging and social networking. Facilitated by s.p.a.c.e Executive Director Alissa Phillips and co-facilitated by s.p.a.c.e Ambassador David Waldie this program is bound to boost confidence and realize everyone’s potential to R.E.P.resent. Participants will be: • • • • •
Learn to articulate their thoughts and feelings. Become more flexible and accepting of others opinions Become more confident speaking in front of an audience Express their interests, strengths and weaknesses in a safe environment Learn how to set goals and work towards outcomes
Contact Alissa 0403 747 228 or alissa@thespace.org.au
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Contact Ali 0423 923 851
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Contact Fiona 0411 377 680
Friday nights 6:30 - 9:00 p.m January February 12 March 12 April 9 May 7 June 4 July 2 August 13 September 10 October 8 November 5 December -
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Contact Alissa 0403 747 228 or alissa@thespace.org.au
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Alissa Phillips alissa@thespace.org.au 0403 747 228