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The Kevin Heinze Garden Centre Inc. provides horticultural therapy programs for children and adults with disability or disadvantage.

 
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The driving principle from the beginning has been the interaction and communication between people who come to the Centre.  The sharing of gardening activities is a way for this to take place.  The Centre encourages all levels of participation by all who attend.  Everyone then has the opportunity to make new friends.

The aims are therefore:
• To ensure enjoyment and enhance self worth and self confidence
• To enhance social interaction
• To provide unique, personalized challenges
• To provide broader communication opportunities
• To develop gardening and communication skills through a wide range of activities.
• To improve skill potential through activities
• To involve people in horticultural activities
• To offer engagement with the future development of the Centre
• To promote awareness of the environment

Grow it, nurture it, pick it and eat it. Create your own plants. Enjoy the gardens with others.
 
 
ACTIVITIES
A variety of activities are possible, depending on existing Carer arrangements, client needs, staff and volunteer availability and weekly commitments.  To discuss our programs and fees, please telephone (03) 9848 3695.
 




    

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PARTICIPANTS

Children and adults with disability or other disadvantage, plus students and others seeking disability work experience, including:
 

 
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 * Individuals with special needs and rehabilitation participants.
* Groups from Special Schools and Adult Training Centres.
* Work Experience Programme students from Special & Secondary Schools.
* People with Acquired Brain injury and older people.
* Elderly Groups from nursing homes or day care centres.
* Secondary School Students assisting for Social & Community Awareness Programmes.
* TAFE and university students on placement.
 
 

SALES & FAIRS

Each year an Autumn Sale Day and Spring Fair are held, raising funds to improve facilities.
  OPEN HOURS The Kevin Heinze Garden Centre is usually open for visitors from 9am to 4pm, week days excluding public holidays and some school holiday periods. Bookings are required prior to visiting - Telephone (03) 9848 3695.
 
  DAY VISITS -
Nursing Homes
& Day Care		 The Kevin Heinze Garden Centre is pleased to welcome elderly people from nursing homes and day care centres as well as other community groups.

These visits can take place throughout the day between 9.30 a.m. and 4 pm.

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A short film may be shown of the Centre in action. Then, weather permitting, a wander around the garden before lunch; after which they may like to pot up a plant to take home.

A small fee of $4.00 per person includes tea or coffee.

Groups need to bring their own lunch as food is not available on the premises.

A relaxed and safe environment, with appropriate facilities for people with disabilities, ensures an enjoyable visit for all.

Bookings are essential: Phone (03) 9848 3695
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Telephone: Australia 03 - 9848 3695            Email: khgc@unite.com.au            39 Wetherby Road, Doncaster (Melway Reference 47 H2)
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