Day Options Services

 

Day Options gives people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in developmental programs, integrate into the community and form friendships while having FUN.

 

Day Options Program

The program runs each Monday to Friday from 9am - 3pm. Clients have a four week break over Christmas and return in mid January.

Referral to the Day Options program is through Disability SA. The Day Options Program has a developmental focus. Each participant has an individual program with clear outcomes. The plan is developed after consultation with the family, client, Disability SA, and our service.

Download a sample of the Day Options Program

 

Costs
The client contributes $5 a day to access the Program. This fee incorporates all resource material and activities. From time to time the group attends local events which may incur an additional cost. For example they may visit the Field Days, the Sheep Dog Trials or out for lunch to celebrate someone's birthday.

 

Transport
Clients living in Renmark or Berri are picked up and returned home by the Riverland Bus Service (Townsend's Bus). Clients living in all other Riverland towns receive a door to door service using Respite's fleet of vehicles which are wheelchair accessible. The cost is $6 per day.

 

 

Communication
A communication book is given to clients when they join the Program. The book is a communication tool between families and support workers.

 

Staff
Riverland Respite staff are trained and experienced in supporting people with disabilities. All staff possess a Community Services Certificate, a Senior First Aid Certificate, have undergone a Police Check and undertake medication and other pertinent training on an annual basis.

 

 

The Process

The aim of Riverland Respite and Recreation Service Inc is to ensure each participant develops and maintains new skills, participates in the community and has Fun!

 

On receiving a referral for our Day Options Program, the Day Options Co-ordinator will visit the client/family to discuss individual needs and outcomes. The Service aims to ensuire that part of the program is based on each participant's wishes.

 

Activities

Centre Based Art and Craft Photography Cooking Computer Skills Our World Relaxation and Massage Numeracy and Literacy   Recreation BBQ's Gym Fishing Swimming	Community Meals on Wheels Community Garden Project Paper / Bottle Recycling Member of 'Trees for Life' Cottage Homes Project Riverland Woodwork Riverland Youth Theatre   Excursions The Rose Festival Sheep Dog Trials Field Days Shopping Trips Lunch Outings