SASI has four Day Centres at Beachlynn, Eastlynn, AMC Morwell and SELF Sale.

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Beachlynn

13 Sir Laurence Drive,
Seaford VIC 3198
Phone: 03 9773 5488

Current programs:

Workskills:
Meals on Wheels, newspaper delivery, centre maintenance, lawnmowing, horticulture, handmade toiletries, recycling, Community Kitchen, computers, and Client Committee.

Lifeskills:
Community access, personal grooming, communication, literacy, numeracy, swimming, basketball, lawnbowls, drama, art and craft, music and movement, movie club, cooking, independent living and leisure activities.

Additional programs such as physiotherapy, sensory room, yoga and relaxation are also offered.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Additions and modifications to our regular program include:

1. Community Access Friday – the last Friday of the month has seen some clients at big venues such as HMAS Cerberus and the V8 Supercars at Sandown so far this year.
2. HMT Shopping Centre Visits – 1 or 2 days per month selling Beachlynn products in a local shopping centre, and raising awareness of SASI.
3. Camp – our Client Committee (and staff) are planning 2 x 3 day camps this year at YMCA Camp Manyung.
4. Fundraising – a variety of events including a sponsored walk, car wash, and sausage sizzle are helping to provide funds for Camp.
5. Special Occasions – from time to time theatre, music, community events and festivals can see Beachlynn deviate from the standard program to take advantage of these opportunities as they arise.

Transport:
We have six buses, including 2 with wheelchair access, available for program use during the day, but only limited transport is available for ‘bus runs’. New clients should be prepared to organise their own transport to and from the centre.

Person Centred Plans:
All clients, with their key worker, complete a Person Centred Plan (PCP) when they begin at Beachlynn. This document is then updated regularly, and gives a snapshot of the client. It provides information around what the person likes, dislikes, current skills, goals and objectives, and outlines those people important in their life.

The PCP is the basis upon which programs are selected by the client, and a developmental tool allowing Beachlynn to set its timetable each year.

Beachlynn in a Nutshell:
With an average client age of 26, this young and active day program emphasises client choice and responsibility, and assists each person to make individual choices. We aim to help our clients develop their skills to the best of their abilities, and to make the most of any positive opportunities that arise.

Please contact us to arrange an appointment if you, or someone you know, would like to visit our premises, and to discuss our programs to determine whether Beachlynn is right for you.

Eastlynn

2-4 Webster Ave,
Croydon VIC 3136
Phone: 03 9723 0752

Eastlynn Adult education, Training and Support Service operates in Croydon, at 2-4 Webster Ave. The program has been operating since January 2001. Eastlynn services people with disabilities living within the Eastern Metropolitan region. Our programs are offered within an enjoyable, stimulating and least restrictive environment to ensure a sense of security for each client.

Strategic Purpose:
The Eastlynn staff endeavour to provide leadership that will ensure the provision of high quality services to Eastlynn’s clients, and to manage in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with SASI policies and procedures and DHS guidelines.

Program details:
All programs are developed within the Department of Human Services A.T.S.S. Guidelines in accordance with the principles of the Disability Act 2006, the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities, Individual Support Plans and all SASI policies and procedures.

All day program services provide clients with the opportunities of participating in the following programs:

•    Self help and social skills,
•    Literacy and numeracy,
•    Vocational and pre-vocational skills and
•    Recreation and Leisure.
Most programs offer a combination of activities across these areas.

2. Social and Community Support/Community Participation Programs –
These programs provide ongoing day to day support for clients to gain greater access to and participate in community based activities. Their primary aim is enjoyment and social interaction rather than formal skills training.

In practice the distinction between these two types of programs become blurred, as a single program may have components of both service types, or a number of different programs may fall into different categories.

Programs currently offered:
-    art
-    bushwalking
-    centre maintenance
-    community focus
-    computers
-    gardening
-    healthy living
-    independent living skills
-    meal preparation/ cooking
-    numeracy and literacy
-    outdoor activities
-    recreation/ leisure
-    sensory awareness
-    swimming

Person Centred Plans:
A Person Centred Plan is a  person directed planning tool that focuses on supporting a person to do things in a way that the person wants and which helps them to be part of their community.

By building the capacity of the person through planning collectively and by focusing on the individual’s gifts, talents and skills rather than deficits, we can enhance the opportunities for the individual to engage in activities that promote a sense of belonging in their community.

A Person Centred Plan is about who the person is, who is in their life and what we can do together to achieve a better life for the person now and in the future.  We promote 1 person = 1 plan so that services, parents, carers, and others will work together to achieve what the person wants.

It is about self determination, self advocacy and community membership. By working collectively we all then have a consistent approach to support the person to achieve their dreams.

Transport:
Transport to Eastlynn can be negotiated on an individual basis.

Through client involvement Eastlynn ATSS will endeavor to improve individual self esteem, rights and responsibilities, choice, competencies, community presence and participation.

Sale Educational Lifeskills Facility, Sale

2 Dawson Street
Sale VIC 3850
Phone: 03 5144 1353

Strategic Purpose:

We of the Gippsland Region are a professional team offering a flexible range of programs and opportunities, focusing on people with a broad spectrum of disabilities. Individuals are encouraged to make choices, to actively participate in the community, to encourage further personal development, which will enhance and enrich their quality of life.

Program Details:

All programs are developed along the Department of Human Services A.T.S.S. Guidelines in accordance with the principles of the Disability Act 2006, the Charter of Human Rights, Individual Support Plans and all SASI policies and procedures. All day program services provide clients with the opportunities of participating in the following programs:

Individual Support Plans:

Is an individualised person directed planning tool that focuses on supporting a person to do things in a way that the person wants and which helps them to be part of their community.

By building the capacity of the person through planning collectively and by focusing on the individual’s gift, talents and skills rather than deficits, we can enhance the opportunities for the individual to engage in activities that promote a sense of belonging in  their community.

An individual support plan is about who the person is, who is in their life and what we can do together to achieve a better life for the person now and in the future, promoting 1 person = 1 plan so that services, parents, carers, etc will work together to achieve what the person wants.

It is about self determination, self advocacy and community membership. By working collectively we all then have a consistent approach, to support the person achieve their dreams.

Transport:
Transport to S.E.L.F. is negotiated on an individual basis using either centre vehicles or taxis.

Through client involvement S.E.L.F. will endeavour to enhance individuals self esteem, rights and responsibilities, choice, competencies, community presence and participation.
We provide an environment which:

-    supports the development and empowerment of participants
-    encourages individual choice and fosters self confidence
-    assists participants to be valued members of the community
-    encourages the development of our staff in the disability field
-    continually reviews our service program to meet the needs and abilities of all individuals.