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Dream to Create provides Creative Person Centred Day Program's in South East SADream to Create provides a Creative Person Centred Program (day options program) for people with disabilities. The program is an Art and Craft Program which makes learning, painting, drawing, photography, sculpting and creating fun. The program is designed to help people with disabilities develop creative thought, inspire imagination, encourage self expression and foster artistic potential. Our participants discover the world of art through a variety of themes and mediums.

We provide opportunities for the increased development of fine and gross motor skills, communication, social skills and skills of independence. Individual goals, developmental needs and interests are taken into consideration when planning sessions so that everyone gets the maximum benefit from the program. Every participant is encouraged to develop skills of independence by being involved in the art based activities as much as possible and by attending to their own self care as much as possible. They will have opportunities to practice skills and to socialise with their peers.

Participant health and well-being is also an important factor in the support we provide. We have regular breaks in the day that encompass exercise and fun physical activities. As wonderful as Arts and Crafts are we also incorporate community activities with excursions into the community. These may be art related such as visits to the art gallery but can also be leisure activities such as bowling, the movies, concerts and lunch out and more.

Participants pay nothing out of their pocket to attend Dream to Create. We don't ask for anything toward activities and outings (meals out where participants pay for their own meals, or extras such as popcorn or drinks at the movies). All entry fees (except high cost entry fees over $20/person where a contribution may be requested), and costs of materials are met by Dream to Create.

We endeavour to transport those participants, to and from Dream to Create to home, who can not provide their own means of transport. This is based on availability of seating in vehicles and distance. The cost of the transport is generally from the participants NDIS plan and is equally divided by the number of participants transported.

Participants have a three week trial period on commencing the program. This allows the participant to experience the program and then make a decision on whether it fits their likes and interests. It also allows for Dream To Create to determine if the support needs can be provided adequately for each individual.

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