Animal Welfare Warriors

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1:1 Support or Group‑Based Learning in a Supportive Rural Environment

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Animal Welfare Warriors is a fun, hands‑on farm program where participants learn how to care for the animals of J & J Farm through safe, structured and meaningful daily tasks.

This program focuses on feeding the animals, collecting eggs, refilling water, and helping ensure every animal has what it needs to stay healthy and happy. Participants build confidence, routine, responsibility and gentle animal‑care skills while working alongside experienced staff in a supportive farm environment.

The program is available as both 1:1 support and group sessions, allowing participants to engage at their own pace or enjoy the social connection of working as part of a team. Every session includes practical farm tasks, animal‑welfare learning moments, and opportunities for participants to take pride in the difference they make.

    • 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 & Practical Skills

Following group routines and shared task lists

Completing farm tasks with teamwork and shared responsibility

Building independence through repetition and modelling

Health & Wellbeing

Light physical activity through farm work

Outdoor movement supporting fitness and mood

Mindful engagement with animals and nature

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 roles and teamwork

Practising work‑like behaviours (punctuality, cooperation, safety)

Exploring strengths and interests in a supported group setting

Session Structure

Group Size: 1:1 or up to 8 participants

Duration: 3 hours

Times: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

Frequency: Weekly or fortnightly, as per Participant’s plan and goals. You choose your days.

Support Ratio: Group support 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3

    • Warm welcome and introductions

    • Quick wellbeing and sensory check

    • Overview of the session plan

    • Safety briefing and PPE (boots, hats, sunscreen, handwashing)

  • Participants work together on shared tasks such as:

    • Feeding horses, sheep, alpacas, pigs, emu, and chooks

    • Checking water troughs

    • Collecting feed and preparing feed buckets

    • Gentle grooming or brushing (where appropriate)

    Skills developed: teamwork, communication, responsibility, following instructions, confidence with animals.

  • Group rotates through simple, safe property tasks:

    • Watering plants or garden beds

    • Light weeding or planting

    • Sweeping shared areas

    • Tidying yards or collecting loose items

    • Basic tool use with supervision

    Skills developed: cooperation, problem‑solving, motor skills, routine building, environmental awareness.

  • A structured activity focused on social and communication development, such as:

    • Turn‑taking games

    • Planning a task list together

    • Working in pairs to complete a small project

    • Practising asking for help or giving instructions

    • Confidence‑building conversations

    Skills developed: social interaction, communication, emotional regulation, self‑advocacy.

  • A calm, supervised break where participants:

    • Sit together in a shaded area

    • Chat, share interests, or engage in a simple group activity

    • Regulate sensory needs before continuing

    • What the group achieved today

    • What each participant enjoyed or found challenging

    • Quick review of NDIS‑aligned goals

    • Planning one focus for the next session

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