At Directions we feel that the experience of belonging, friendship and acceptance is important and essential to people with a disability.
These rights are imperative when it comes to leading a fulfilling, emotionally satisfying and meaningful life, and it is our aim to make them a reality. With this in mind our group services operate across various locations, catering for a vast range of needs and abilities. Our main focus is on social groups and life skills development groups.
Directions runs a number of Group Programs:
Arts and Crafts
For Ages 16+
Runs weekly on Mondays
Our meet up location is in Maddington
For people that enjoy arts & crafts. This group encourages creativity and independence, whilst enjoying the social aspect of interacting with peers.
The arts & craft group is a centre-based program that includes activities in the community.
With a new project each week, this group keeps the imagination and fun going.
Social Spirit
For over 35’s
Runs weekly on Wednesdays
Our meet up location is in Maddington
For people over 35, Social Spirit is a centre-based program that also includes activities in the community. Focussed on social skills development, Social Spirit provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals can build confidence and develop valuable friendships.
Life Skills
Ages 16+
Runs weekly on Tuesdays
Our meet up location is in Maddington
Directions’ Life Skills group empowers young people with disability who have recently finished school, to build confidence and develop important life-skills. The group encourages its members to take ownership of their lives, empowering them to stand up for themselves while supporting them every step of the way.
Promoting living a healthy, balanced lifestyle, Life Skills is tailored to suit the needs of ours individuals to help them transition to adult life. The 10-week program is built on individual goals and delivered in a group setting to develop social skills and encourage lasting friendships.
Teen Spirit
Ages 18+
Runs weekly on Friday Nights
Ages 13+
Runs weekly on Saturdays
Our meet up location is in Maddington
Teen Spirit is a dynamic social group that provides and promotes a safe environment for social exploration and development, whilst having fun! The group has been running in Maddington for more than 20 years and has been a staple in many young people’s lives.
Participants enjoy social outings and activities in community and group settings. Teen Spirit is all about building friendships and having fun.
The best part is that group members decide what they want to do and where they want to go. Past outings have included a trip to Adventure World, ten-pin bowling, fishing, visiting Peel Zoo, gaming and a trip to Rottnest Island.
New Groups that are starting soon:
- Cooking
- 10 Pin Bowling
- Afterschool program
We are always looking to create new groups that cater to a wide range of abilities, ages and interests.
