Young Adult Disability Program
The CERES DHS funded training program for young adults with a disability was established in 2001 as a joint initiative between CERES and The Department of Human Services (DHS). 10 young adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities attend the CERES DHS program, 9:30am – 3pm Monday – Thursday each week, with days of attendance specific to each participant.
Set on the CERES Farm, the focus is a ‘hands- on’ real work approach where participants can meaningfully engage in the complex and integrated relationship between food production and consumption whilst developing strong interpersonal relationships with each other, with CERES trainers and staff, community members and members of the general public.
Students are involved in practical activities such as animal care, planting, harvesting and cooking, market day set-up and sales, garden maintenance, basic building and construction, as well as ongoing opportunities to work with other CERES teams.
CERES trainers are sensitive to the capabilities and interests of each participant and programs are developed and adapted accordingly. The emphasis is on respect for self, respect for each other, and respect for the environment.
Places are currently available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
For more information on the CERES DHS program please contact the Training Coordinator, Luisa Brown on 9389 0124 or luisa@ceres.org.au
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