OUR SERVICES · GOULBURN VALLEY
Community Access in Shepparton
From the local footy to the MCG.
Getting out matters. We support people to try new things, make friends and stay connected to their culture and the people who matter. That might be a coffee in town, a gym session, a trip back to Country or a game at the MCG.
SUPPORT THAT FITS YOUR LIFE
Who it’s for
- People who want to get out more and meet people
- People building confidence out in public
- People wanting to join sport, groups, study or work
- People wanting to stay connected to culture and community
How we help
Outings and activities
things you enjoy or want to try, from local outings to day trips to Melbourne
Sport and fitness
gym, footy, swimming and more, including game days at the MCG
Culture and community
support to go back to Country and reconnect with family, community and mob, plus cultural events and gatherings
Learning and work
TAFE, volunteering and getting job-ready
Getting around
building the skills to travel safely on your own
Friendships
meeting people and building real connections
A CLOSER LOOK
FTA Yarn Up
A group for young men under 21. We get together, have a yarn, do activities and back each other. It’s a place to build confidence, learn life skills and be yourself.
Who: young men under 21 with an NDIS plan
What: group activities, yarning, mentoring and life skills
When and where: contact us for current program details.
Why FTA Care
Your goals set the plan. You decide where we go and what we try.
Culture is part of it. Trips back to Country and cultural events are planned in, alongside everything else.
Familiar faces. The same workers each time, so getting out feels easy.
We also help people reconnect with family through our Justice, Court and Family Support service.
Getting started
01
Call or refer
call us, or ask your support coordinator to send a referral
02
Meet
we talk about what you enjoy and what you’d like to try
03
Start
we plan your first outings and get going
Your questions, answered
Your NDIS funding covers your support. Your own costs, like tickets and food, are paid by you. When our support worker needs to join in, we cover their entry.
Yes. Depending on your plan, NDIS funding can cover support for group and community activities, including FTA Yarn Up.
Young men under 21 with an NDIS plan. Give us a call for a chat about whether it’s right for you.
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LET’S TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Ready when
you are.
Let’s talk about the support that’s right for you.