Our Programs

Live Music & Chats

Focus on strategies for personal development and strengthening relationships, as well as boosting your wellness through music.  

Day/Time: Fridays, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Goals/Outcomes:  

• Develop communication skills with group members, enhance social skills and build and strengthen relationships and friendships with peers. 
• Navigate social situations and understand appropriate social boundaries. 
• Identify and express personal strengths, interests, and preferences. 
• Enhance active listening skills for better understanding and communication.
• Develop and practice strategies to boost self-esteem and self-confidence. 
• Demonstrate expression of self through music.  

Facilitator: Nikki Hayhurst, Social Worker and Former Up! Club Co-Ordinator. Nikki is our fun loving Up! Club Facilitator that has a passion for group work and our Up! Clubbers. 

Saturday Night Fever

Explore the expression of art through a fun night of dancing, singing, personal interests and the benefits of music for health and well-being. 

Day/Time: Saturdays 6pm-9pm

Goals/Outcomes:  

• Develop communication skills with group members, enhance social skills and build and strengthen relationships with peers. 
• Recognise the connection between physical activity/dance and positive mental health. 
• Explore different music genres and dance styles, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation for diversity. 
• Practice making choices related to dance styles, song selections, and discussion topics, enhance decision-making skills and autonomy. 
• Explore the feelings associated with different music styles and understand how to apply the use of music therapy in daily living. 
• Utilise dance as a form of emotional expression, promoting self-awareness and emotional regulation. 

Facilitator: Aly Green, a long-term and favourite Up! Clubber. Aly has been bringing the vibes every Saturday Night Fever to ensure our members have a fun but safe and respectful night in. 

Culture Club

Explore as a group to engage in the local community and participate in social and recreational activities.  

Day/Time: Every Second Saturday or Sunday of the month (6 hours)  

Goals/Outcomes:   

• Communicate with group members, learning social skills and building friendships   
• Develop skills to navigate and participate in the local community, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion. 
• Enhance the ability to initiate and maintain positive social interactions with peers, community members, and service providers. 
• Develop self-advocacy skills by expressing needs and preferences. 
• Strengthen daily living skills, including decision-making, time management, and personal responsibility, to promote independence. 
• Develop skills to independently access and utilize community services, such as public transportation, recreational facilities, and local amenities. 
• Develop basic money management skills for transactions during community outings to promote financial independence. 
• Engage in collaborative activities with peers, community members, and service providers to promote teamwork and a sense of community.

Facilitators: Our amazing Up! Club Team 

Travel Club

Explore the beautiful NSW by commuting and staying overnight with our Up! Club team and members. We always have a lot of activities organised for the trips to have fun and develop social and independent skills!  

Day/Time: Last weekend of the month

Goals/Outcomes:   

• Communicate with group members, learning social skills and building friendships   
• Increase independence in engaging in community, social and recreational activities   
• Adapt social skills to different community contexts, including restaurants, public transportation, and recreational venues. 
• Develop basic money management skills for transactions during community outings, fostering financial independence. 
• Engage in collaborative activities with peers, community members, and service providers to promote teamwork and a sense of community. 
• Participate in a variety of recreational activities to promote physical health, well-being, and the development of leisure skills. 
• Enhance the ability to initiate and maintain positive social interactions with peers, community members, and service providers. 
• Develop self-advocacy skills by expressing needs and preferences.  

Facilitator: Our amazing Up! Club team 

Camps

A blend of recreational adventures, skill-building workshops, and a supportive community fostering personal growth and joyous connections.

Day/Time: 3-4 times per year; Friday to Sunday

Goals/Outcomes:  

• Enhance positive social interactions and strengthen and build friendships with peers through group activities, team challenges, and shared experiences. 
• Develop independence and autonomy in decision-making and engaging in community, social and recreational activities.   
• Engage in team-building challenges to develop effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. 
• Navigate social situations and understand appropriate social boundaries. 
• Contribute to an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, encouraging acceptance and understanding among participants.
• Develop adaptability by participating in a variety of activities, adjusting to different challenges, and learning new skills.
• Participate in educational workshops that stimulate curiosity, learning, and personal growth. 
• Develop time management skills by participating in scheduled activities and workshops. 
• Illuminate the sense of joy and enthusiasm through participation in recreational activities, workshops, and creative endeavours.