Programs for Non-Registered Families
There are many programs that children, teenagers and young adults with disability, as well as members of their families, can access here at Interchange Outer East without being fully registered. Being fully registered means that you have gone through a comprehensive intake process with one of our intake coordinators, including a home visit and home safety check.
To access 1:1 or small group support with a support worker, or our school holiday program, adult recreation and children’s recreation programs, you must be fully registered.
However, if you are not fully registered, there are still lots of programs and services available to you!
As well as our allied health services and family support programs, the following programs are open to children and young adults with disability who are not fully registered at Interchange Outer East.
Click each program name to find out more and download the flyer.
Aquamotion
A physiotherapist-led aqua fitness program for people with disability of all ages. Based at Aquanation, Ringwood.
Aquatic Adventures
An aqua therapy program led by a qualified occupational therapist and AUSTSWIM instructor for people with disability aged 1 to 18 years. Based at Knox Leisureworks, Boronia.
Art Affect
An art therapy program run by a qualified art therapist. For people with disability of all ages. Based in Ferntree Gully.
Bush Buddies All-Abilities Playgroup
A weekly bush playgroup for preschool aged children. All children and their parents/carers are welcome, including those who have a diagnosis or are exploring a diagnosis. Based in Badger Creek.
Dungeons and Dragons
A fortnightly program for young people with disability aged 10+ years who are interested in tabletop gaming. Based in Ferntree Gully and Croydon.
Evolve Social Hub
A fortnightly social group for young adults with a theme each fortnight plus games, craft, sensory activities.
Home Experience Program (HEP)
A six-month program for young adults who are ready to take the next steps to independent living. Live in the HEP house – a private rental home with housemates for six months with support from staff and a lead tenant.
Emotion Engineers
An emotional regulation program for tweens and teens with disability, developed by behaviour support practitioners. Based in Ferntree Gully.
Heart2Heart
Supporting young adults with disability in their endeavour to find love and companionship through a combination of education nights, facilitated dating experiences and reflection sessions.
Hello Housemates
A six-month program for like-minded people who aim to live independently in the future to get together over a monthly social dinner.
Mindful Martial Arts
Weekly sessions for children and young people with disability that focus on mindfulness, self care and movement with a martial arts focus.
PhysioFIT
A fortnightly physiotherapist-led functional fitness program for teenagers with disability.
PokemonGO
A fortnightly opportunity for PokemonGO players with disability aged 5 to 18 years to explore Melbourne, discover new places and work together to complete tasks, battle gyms and defeat raid bosses.
ProSocial Gaming
A twice weekly (in-person and online) program to provide a supportive environment for individuals to build on their social skills when engaging on gaming platforms. For tweens to young adults with disability.
Reactions/Reactions JNR
Age-based weekly music, movement and performance group for juniors, teens and young adults. Love Glee and Pitch Perfect? Come and try Reactions!
Sport for Fun
Weekly age based sport skills program with a focus on FUN.
