Ground Seek
Building capacity and Independent living
through outdoor, nature based support
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We deliver tailor made adventure support programs for ages 10-25
Welcome to Ground Seek, NDIS Support Services, where we take a unique perspective on disability support. Adventure, Outdoor education and nature based learning are the keys to success. Our founding director has worked in the education sector for over 14 years, much of that time was spent designing and delivering disability support programs. Talis had the greatest success delivering support programs through engagement in outdoor activities. While working in a Special Assistance School for disengaged boys, Talis learnt the benefits of Values Based Education, and now using that philosophy, imbeds the 5 human values (Love, Peace, Truth, Right Conduct and Non-Violence) into all support programs.
Though outdoor, adventure support, participants are able to build capacity, improve their self esteem and self worth, and learn real world skills for independent living.
Some of our exciting tailor made support adventures
Raw Challenge - Gold Coast
From our experience, one of the best ways to improve self esteem and confidence is to get out of your comfort zone. Its ok to try something that might be a little challenging. You will feel a sense of accomplishment doing so. This then has a flow on effect into your daily life.
Fossicking - Mt Tambourine
Exploration and adventure will boost your capacity to undertake new challenges in your daily life.
Snorkeling - Moreton Island
Exposure to natural environments has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve mental health. Explore the wrecks at Moreton Island we discover the amazing world that lives beneath the surface of the water. Much like the amazing capacity we all have within us to all to be loving, peaceful and truthful.
All support days start with a Mindfulness activity. Take your shoes off, sit in the grass, close your eyes and breath. This guided meditation will center you and get you ready for the adventure ahead.
Example Adventure Support Day for a 14 year old client with ASD
8:00am - Picked up from your home, driven to Mt Tambourine.
8:45am - Mindfulness session to calm the mind and body followed by a safety briefing and reading a map to plan out our journey.
9:00 am - Small hike down to Curtis Falls, exploring the base of the waterfall and following the creek downstream. Identifying items on the forest floor such as scrub turkey nests, native flora and fauna, strangler figs. Along the way we identify signs and discuss their meanings and how they apply to bushwalkers.
10:00am - With our feet in the shallow stream, we have a healthy morning tea in the rainforest. Reinforcing why a healthy meal is important for a healthy lifestyle.
10:30am - A small hike back up the mountain.
11:00am - Drive to Lions Park for Lunch. Participants will have to prepare their meal (normally a salad and ham sandwich) following correct food hygiene practices. This time is used to also used to talk about their week, challenges or stresses they may have in their lives, and workshop strategies to help improve their their situation or mindset.
12 noon - Using the Geocaching app, we follow the map to discover hidden geocaches around the mountain (Geocaching is a world wide hidden treasure hunt)
1:00pm - A wind down, discussing the days adventure, the positives, any negatives, our feelings and how we can apply any skills used on the adventure in our daily lives.
1:30pm - Drive home and drop off
2:15 pm - Provider to fill out a report of the day to be send to the participant or support person (15min)
Travel time additional, Hourly rate charged per NDIS price plan
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Please complete the below form with some basic information, we will contact you shortly to discuss an individualised support plan
