Authentic. Independent. Confident. Connected.

Authentic Skill Development

The Social Innovators Project is a bespoke 12-week social skill and independence development program for teenage NDIS participants between 13 and 17 years of age. Unlike many social skill development programs, the SIP utilises the best practice educational strategy of universal design for learning. This program is delivered by a dual-registered and practicing Teacher and Developmental Educator that tailors session content to be inclusive of the goals of each individual participant. Additionally, this project encompasses an online component to maintain peer connections between sessions and improve participants’ digital literacy capabilities.

Meaningful Independence

The SIP utilises freshwater shrimp keeping as a conduit to fast-track authentic daily living skill development and meaningful independence. Participants each care for a self-selected breed of freshwater shrimp and learn about their care requirements and breeding strategies. Over time, participants discover successful strategies, share them with their peers, and have the opportunity to trade or sell shrimp that they breed themselves. Shrimp are fantastic low maintenance pets that require only a small space and have simple care needs.

Sustained Peer Connections

Many group programs last for 60 minutes each week without facilitated peer contact between sessions. The SIP discounts group rates to provide weekly 90 minute face-to-face classes, as well as facilitated digital communication throughout the week, for less than the price of a 60 minute individual therapy session!

Enrol Now

BIG SIP Enrolments are open now! The next Big SIP will commence on the 10th of September 2024.

Eligibility: The Big SIP is for self and plan managed teenage NDIS participants that are aged between 13 and 17
Dates: 10th of September – 26th of November 2024
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm each Tuesday plus on-demand online activities
Location: Cove Civic Center – 1 Ragamuffin Dr, Hallett Cove SA 5158
Capacity: 3 – 5 participants

Little SIP expressions of interest are open now! The next Little SIP will commence once minimum capacity is reached.

Eligibility: The Little SIP is for self and plan managed child NDIS participants aged between 9 and 13
Dates: To be determined once minimum capacity is reached.
Location: Cove Civic Center – 1 Ragamuffin Dr, Hallett Cove SA 5158
Capacity: 3 – 5 participants

Young Adult SIP expressions of interest are open now! The next Young Adult SIP will commence once minimum capacity is reached.

Eligibility: The Young Adult SIP is for self and plan managed adult NDIS participants aged between 18 and 24
Dates: To be determined once minimum capacity is reached.
Location: Cove Civic Center – 1 Ragamuffin Dr, Hallett Cove SA 5158
Capacity: 3 – 5 participants

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