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Allowah

Young Adults Day Program

Do you love getting creative, playing games, or heading out on adventures? Maybe you enjoy music, sports, or just hanging out with friends? Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it at our Young Adult Day Program!

A Day Program Designed for YOU!

At Allowah we want to see young adults with complex disabilities and medical needs leading fulfilling and enjoyable lives. Our Day Program is specifically designed to support clients aged between 18 and 25 years of age. So, if that’s you, and your complex disabilities or medical needs mean that you need that extra something from your Support Workers and if you may need nursing assistance during the day, come and join us! We offer a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where everyone can thrive. 

Our program provides a variety of activities tailored to meet your needs and interests, including life skills development, social and recreational activities, educational workshops, and community involvement. By fostering a sense of belonging and promoting personal growth, we aim to help you reach your fullest potential while having a lot of fun along the way! 

Personalised Support from Experienced Staff

Our dedicated and experienced staff, including friendly Support Workers and Nurses, provide personalised care and support for you. We have RNs on site, and we work closely with you and your loved ones to address your unique requirements.

A Purpose-Built, Fully Accessible Space

Our facility is purpose built and fully accessible and equipped with the necessary resources for you. Allowah is specifically built for people with high functional needs and very high support needs. We have big, bright open spaces that easily accommodate equipment and ceiling hoists. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and supported. 

Allowah has great views from our windows out across the rooftops with the Olympic Stadium in the distance. We have lovely places to sit outside with gardens cared for by our great team of volunteers.  

Allowah has lounge and communal spaces that we use during our Day Program, or if at any point you need a quiet place to sit before you rejoin the activities. We have lots of private breakout spaces if you need time alone. 

Engaging Activities Tailored to Your Interests

We understand the importance of age-appropriate activities and outings that resonate with you as a young adult. Our Day Program offers a diverse range of activities, such as: 

  • Creative workshops (art, music, drama) 
  • Enjoying sport 
  • Technology and gaming  
  • Cooking  
  • Social events and parties 

Exciting Outings and Community Connections

We also organise regular outings to exciting and engaging destinations, including: 

  • Visits to local attractions (museums, parks, and zoos) 
  • Movie and theatre trips 
  • Community events and festivals 
  • Adventure outings like beach days and picnics 
  • Places of interest to individuals 

Reaching Your Potential

Thrive

At Allowah, you will thrive. We provide the healthcare support you need while you are at the Day Program, including medication administration by Registered NursesWe make sure you have the opportunity to engage with your friends and the community to support your mental health.  

Enjoy

Allowah’s Day Program will take into account the things that you enjoy. Watching football? Cooking? Painting? Playing games? Gardening? You and your friends at the Program will enjoy it all. We have a large range of volunteers and professionals who come to Allowah to share really interesting things, like horses, reptiles, bag pipes and racing cars just to name a few.  

Achieve

At Allowah, we work hard with you to achieve the goals you have set as part of your Day Program. We will report on them regularly and tailor our program to best meet your support needs. 

Make Friends

At Allowah’s Day Program you will meet young adults like you. Making friends is an important part of life, and our Day Program allows you to meet people your own age and hang out with people who like doing the things that you like doing. There is nothing like the smile of a friend when you arrive each day! 

Other Opportunities

At Allowah there are other opportunities that you can get involved in! See the other services we provide below.

Supported Independent Living

Allowah offers Supported Independent Living for young adults with complex disabilities. Our 24/7 care ensures a vibrant, supportive environment where participants can thrive, make friends, and achieve their goals.

Social and Community Participation

Allowah helps young people with complex disabilities enjoy safe, supported outings to explore, discover, and create joyful memories in the wider community.

Respite or Short Term Accommodation

Allowah offers specialised short-term accommodation and 24/7 expert care for young people with complex disabilities and medical needs, supported by on-site nurses and support workers.

 
 
 

Supported Independent Living

Allowah offers Supported Independent Living for young adults with complex disabilities. Our 24/7 care ensures a vibrant, supportive environment where participants can thrive, make friends, and achieve their goals.

Community Access

Allowah helps young people with complex disabilities enjoy safe, supported outings to explore, discover, and create joyful memories in the wider community.

Respite or Short Term Accommodation

Allowah offers specialised short-term accommodation and 24/7 expert care for young people with complex disabilities and medical needs, supported by on-site nurses and support workers.

FAQs

An NDIS Day Program is a structured program designed to support individuals with disabilities in developing life skills, participating in social and recreational activities, and engaging with their community. These programs are tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of participants, helping them to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. 

Allowah’s Day Program is specifically for young adults aged between 18 and 25 years of age with complex disabilities and medical needs. You can come to our Day Program if you meet our entry criteria which we will discuss with you when you apply. You will also need funding, either your own or from the NDIS. 

Participating in our Day Program can offer numerous benefits, including: 

  • Improved life skills and independence 
  • Increased social interaction and friendships 
  • Enhanced physical and mental well-being 
  • Greater community engagement and inclusion 
  • Opportunities for personal growth and development 

NDIS Day Programs are funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Participants’ individual NDIS plans may include funding for day programs in their Core supports, which can cover costs such as program fees, transportation, and support services. You can pay privately if you don’t have NDIS funding. 

Allowah will support you with: 

  • having fun! 
  • learning new things 
  • achieving goals 
  • healthcare 
  • meals and eating 
  • personal care 
  • medication 
  • getting out and about  

The NDIS categorises any of the following as High Intensity Supports: 

  1. Complex Bowel Care 
  2. Enteral Feeding Support 
  3. Dysphagia Support 
  4. Ventilator/airway Support 
  5. Tracheostomy Support 
  6. Urinary Catheter Support 
  7. Sub-cutaneous Injections 
  8. Complex Wound Care Support 

Allowah has a registered nurse onsite 24/7.  

The cost of the day program will depend on the ratio of support that you need. This can be quoted following an assessment by our team at Allowah. 

Allowah’s Day Program is held on-site at Allowah, which is located in a quiet, hilltop cul-de-sac in Dundas Valley. 

 

Allowah is specifically built for people with high functional needs and very high support needs. We have big, bright open spaces that cope with equipment and ceiling hoists. 

Allowah has great views from our windows out across the rooftops with the Olympic Stadium in the distance. We have lovely places to sit outside with gardens cared for by our great team of volunteers. 

Allowah has lounge and communal spaces that we use during our Day Program, or if at any point you need a quiet place to sit before you rejoin the activities.  

Allowah has everything you need to thrive, enjoy, achieve and make friends. 

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