1:1 Farm Skills & Capacity Building Program

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The 1:1 Farm Skills & Capacity Building Program provides personalised, hands‑on support for NDIS participants of all ages, including those with autism, psychosocial disability, and intellectual disability. Sessions take place in a calm, structured farm environment designed to build confidence, routine, independence, and meaningful daily living skills.

Participants work alongside a trained Support Worker who provides step‑by‑step guidance, modelling, and encouragement while engaging in safe, purposeful farm activities.

    • Autistic participants who benefit from structure, predictability, and sensory‑friendly outdoor environments

    • Participants with psychosocial disability who need calm spaces, gentle pacing, and confidence‑building activities

    • Individuals with intellectual disability who thrive with modelling, repetition, and hands‑on learning

    • Anyone who enjoys animals, nature, and practical activities

    • Daily Living

    • Social & Communication

    • Health & Wellbeing

    • Community Participation

    • Emotional & Sensory Regulation

    • Confidence & Independence

    • Routine & Responsibility

    • Vocational Skills Development

  • All sessions are fully supervised by trained Support Workers experienced in disability support and animal care. Activities are adapted to ensure safety, comfort, and success for every participant.

  • Participants build real‑world skills, confidence, and independence while forming meaningful connections with animals, nature, and supportive staff. Each visit contributes to measurable progress toward NDIS goals in a positive, engaging environment.

  • On The Move Allied Health & Support are NDIS Registered

What Participants learn

Emotional & Sensory Regulation

Calm outdoor environment ideal for sensory needs

Predictable structure to support emotional stability

Opportunities for grounding through animal interaction

Daily Living Skills

Following routines and multi‑step instructions

Completing practical tasks with increasing independence

Building responsibility through animal and property care

Health & Wellbeing

  • Light physical activity through farm tasks

  • Sensory regulation in a calm, outdoor setting

  • Emotional regulation supported by predictable routines

Social & Communication Skills

Practising turn‑taking and cooperative activities

Using clear communication during shared tasks

Building friendships and positive peer interactions

Developing confidence in group settings

Vocational Exposure

  • Understanding basic farm and animal‑care roles

  • Practising work‑like behaviours (punctuality, task completion, safety)

  • Identifying strengths and interests for future pathways

Session Structure (1:1 Support)

Duration: 3 hours

Frequency: Weekly or fortnightly, as per plan and goals.

  • Greeting & safety check: Mood, pain, fatigue, sensory needs

    Review goals for the day: e.g. “Today we’re focusing on feeding routines and following instructions”

    PPE & safety: Boots, hat, sunscreen, handwashing, farm rules

    • Tasks:

      • Feeding horses/animals following a visual or written schedule

      • Checking water troughs, sweeping stable areas, collecting feed

    • Skills targeted:

      • Following multi‑step instructions

      • Time management and routine

      • Gross motor skills, balance, and coordination

      • Responsibility and care for animals

    • Tasks:

      • Light gardening (weeding, watering, planting vegetable garden for Farm to Fork Program)

      • Tidying shared areas, basic tool use with supervision

    • Skills targeted:

      • Problem‑solving and planning (“What needs doing first?”)

      • Safety awareness around tools and uneven ground

      • Working towards work‑like stamina and pacing

    • Options (tailored to participant):

      • Communication: Asking for help, giving instructions, practising conversation

      • Executive functioning: Planning the next visit, making a simple checklist

      • Vocational exposure: Talking through what a “farm worker” or “animal attendant” does, matching tasks to strengths

    • Documentation: Support worker notes key achievements and challenges linked to NDIS goals.

    • Debrief: “What went well today?” “What was hard?”

    • Goal tracking: Update simple progress log or visual chart

    • Next steps: Agree on one focus for the next session

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