Day Programs

Our friendly team at Southport is full of energy and brings something new to every day. This vibrant spirit is reflected in the layout of the site, which includes:

• Sensory Room
• Personal Care Room
• Cooking Facilities
• Open Plan Areas
• TV
• Karaoke Machine
• Gaming

Leitu Laugaimafa: As the Site Team Leader, Leitu is attentive and dedicated to ensuring each day is exceptional for everyone!

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0451 152 439

Leitu Laugaimafa: As the Site Team Leader, Leitu is attentive and dedicated to ensuring each day is exceptional for everyone!

• For enquiries around transport runs, contact Hader on 0444 542 836.

For more information on the Southport  Day Program, please contact: 1300 764 355

As Australians, we spend a lot of our time in and around the water; it’s a big part of our culture. For this reason, our clients must learn water safety and survival skills, so that they can continue to enjoy aquatic activities. To help achieve this goal, Eloma Fitness runs a Swimming and Water Safety Program. And it’s loads of fun!!!

Outcomes:

• Water safety and confidence
• Breathing techniques
• Increase body coordination
• Boost health and improves mood
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

As Australians, we spend a lot of our time in and around the water; it’s a big part of our culture. For this reason, our clients must learn water safety and survival skills, so that they can continue to enjoy aquatic activities. To help achieve this goal, Eloma Fitness runs a Swimming and Water Safety Program. And it’s loads of fun!!!

Outcomes:

• Water safety and confidence
• Breathing techniques
• Increase body coordination
• Boost health and improves mood
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

You may know fishing as a hobby or a way to unwind, but did you know that it’s seriously good for your health? From your physical wellbeing to your mental state, the health benefits of fishing are so much more than you thought.

Outcomes:

• Promotes outdoor time and relaxation
• Learn a new skill
• Combat stress and anxiety
• Improve concentration and patience
• Increase self-esteem and resilience
• Build strong bonds with friends
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Karaoke, dance and music helps all participants to come together and have a great time. We create a friendly atmosphere where everyone can express themselves and come out of their shells.

Outcomes:

• Stimulates the brain and relieves stress
• Helps show feelings and emotions
• Learn a new talent
• Improves memory
• Build confidence
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Getting out for lunch with friends has great benefits and is an enjoyable activity. Try something new on the menu and hang out with friends talking about your favourite things. This is one of our most popular activities.

Outcomes:

• Helps build friendships
• Social and community participation
• Money handling
• Enjoy new locations in the community
• Helps build confidence
• Releases stress and anxiety
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $ Participant pays

Get pampered at our Ladies Day! You can openly share and discuss emotions, access women’s health, and have fun at the same time! Form new friendships through to creative experiences reducing social isolation and increasing happiness.

Outcomes:

• A place where the ladies can ask specific questions
• Builds confidence and friendships
• Improves mood
• Learn lady related things
• Make memories with the girls
• Releases stress and anxiety
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Explore what our beautiful country has to offer with a trip from the Bush 2 Beach! Why not gain the great benefits of walking while walking near the ocean or exploring one of our wonderful national parks? Our fleet of wheelchair vans ensure inclusion for all participants so you can enjoy the outdoors with great company.

Outcomes:

• Increase aerobic fitness and muscle tone
• Enjoy the outdoors
• Team bonding
• Boost heart health
• Explore new places
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

FREE haircuts!!! We have our very own Barber shop where clients can enjoy getting a free haircut and trim and we talk about grooming and hygiene. It’s a bonding and safe environment to enjoy guys’ activities, openly share, discuss emotions and access men’s health while having fun! On alternate weeks we enjoy activities such as fishing, playing golf and re-watching the big footy games.

Outcomes

• Friendships
• A place where you can ask male-related questions
• Builds confidence and make memories
• Releases stress, anxiety, and improves mood
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Eloma Explorer is not just travel training, it is also an opportunity to explore exciting new places with friends. Learn skills and behaviours essential for independent and safe travel on public transport!

Outcomes:

• Independence
• Time table reading
• Confidence and self esteem
• Increase opportunities to access employment
• Personal and road safety
• Learn to purchase tickets and use Opal/Go Cards
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Each of our Day Programs has an In-house Sensory room that enlightens the seven senses: touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, sight and hearing. Sensory activities facilitate exploration and naturally encourage people to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate and explore.

Outcomes:

• Learning through exploration
• Build nerve connection
• Hand-eye coordination
• Gross and fine motor skills
• Stress reliever
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

T-Ball is a game that everyone can have a go! Eloma Fitness encourages all clients to participate in sports on a regular basis and develop a healthy and active lifestyle in a fun and inclusive way.

Outcomes

• Increase aerobic fitness
• Increase muscle tone
• Promote better coordination
• Team bonding
• Boost heart health
• Improves mental health
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Unleash your creativity with Eloma’s Arts and Crafts program! Get as messy and have as much fun as you like whether it’s painting, crafts, sewing, woodworking or making things with all sorts of materials.

Outcomes:

• Creative thinking
• Exploring different textures and materials
• Sense of achievement
• Hand-eye coordination
• Gross and fine motor skills
• Problem-solving and organisational skills
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Bowling, aqua golf and laser tag are activities that are easy to learn that everyone can enjoy! Besides having fun, these activities offer an opportunity for some friendly competition and a chance to nourish friendships.

Outcomes:

• A great low impact exercise
• Hand eye coordination
• Team building
• Gross and fine motor skills
• Releases stress and anxiety
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

BBQ Program is one of our most popular activities! Our staff will help you learn the skills so you can make the ultimate BBQ, including shopping for ingredients and cooking techniques to create mouth-watering recipes! At the end, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch with your friends!

Outcomes:

• Meal preparation
• Money handling
• Learn about food and healthy eating
• Time management
• Learn how to use a BBQ
• Encourages being social
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Sailability operates fleets of specially designed boats that are safe and easy to handle, allowing participants to sail independently or with assistance so everyone can enjoy the adventure of sailing.

Outcomes:

• Inclusive Sailing Experience
• Skill Development
• Build Confidence
• Social Interaction
• Therapeutic Benefits
• Sense of Freedom
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Animal therapy is the use of animals to help with physical, social, emotional or cognitive functioning. Also known as pet therapy or animal based assisted therapy. Clients may feel especially safe with animals because these gentle creatures provide a non-judgemental and unbiased environment.

Outcomes:

• Reduce stress
• Build confidence and reduce fear
• Learn about animals
• Improve concentration and patience
• Improve empathy and affection
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Eloma brings the wonders of the world to you with our Armchair Travel program. Explore diverse cultures and landmarks. Our Armchair Travel program offers an immersive experience by cooking traditional dishes, engaging in cultural crafts, and dressing up to reflect the destination.

Outcomes:

• Cultural awareness
• Try new foods
• Imagination and curiosity
• Learn new cooking skills
• Inclusivity and an enhanced a sense of belonging
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Our daily Communication Program is designed to encourage interaction with each other and the world around us. It keep clients informed and engaged, creating a sense of community and personal growth. Many have reached incredible milestones — some speaking for the first time in their lives and building self-confidence so they can connect deeply with loved ones. 

Outcomes:

• Increased Confidence
• Enhanced Speaking Skills
• Effective Listening
• Improved Social Interaction
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

The Computer Program is designed to enhance digital literacy and provide clients with essential tech skills. This program is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients, ensuring accessibility and engagement for all.

Outcomes:

• Digital literacy
• Learn new interests
• Confidence building
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Creativity and exploration
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

A program that’s designed to cover every aspect of cooking a meal. Alternating between entrees, mains and desserts. No two cooking classes are the same! Starting with  shopping and sourcing fresh ingredients, a step by step on how to prepare food and the instructions to become an Eloma master chef.

Outcomes:

• Money handling and budgeting
• Exploring senses
• Hand-eye coordination, gross and fine motor skills
• Time management
• Creative thinking
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Flip Out offers a fantastic opportunity for physical activity and endless fun in a safe and supportive environment. Take this opportunity to jump, release energy and make new friends.

Outcomes:

• Build confidence
• Sensory stimulation
• Social engagement
• Make new friends
• Improve physical health
• Fun and engaging
• Enhance a sense of belonging
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Our Go Karting program offers an exhilarating experience that combines fun, learning, and personal growth. It’s more than just a ride; it’s an opportunity for our clients to develop new skills and enjoy a sense of adventure. 

Outcomes:

• Skill development
• Social interaction
• Inclusive experience
• Hand-eye coordination
• Gross and fine motor skills
• Confidence building
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $ Participant pays

We nurture a love for reading and lifelong learning through our Reading Program. Our clients enjoy regular visits to local libraries where they can borrow books and puzzles, providing a rich and engaging experience.

Outcomes:

• Build confidence and personal growth
• Cognitive stimulation
• Explore your community
• Relaxation and enjoyment
• Enhance a sense of belonging
• Imagination and creativity
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free

Our theme park outings are designed to offer fun, excitement, and a sense of adventure. These trips are more than just a day out; they’re an opportunity for personal growth and social interaction in a vibrant environment.

Outcomes:

• Personal growth
• Sensory stimulation
• Make friends and an enhanced a sense of belonging
• Have fun and make memories
• All of the photos are of our Eloma Family
• Program cost – $Free