Community Activities – Connecting, Growing & Thriving Together
At Lion and Mouse, we believe in fostering connections, building skills, and enhancing independence through engaging community activities. As not-for-profit provider, we offer inclusive programs designed to support participants in developing social networks, learning new skills, and enjoying meaningful experiences.
Group Outings & Excursions – Explore parks, museums, cultural events, and more with supportive, like-minded peers.- Creative & Recreational Workshops – Engage in building bricks, gardening, sports, and hands-on activities that promote creativity and well-being.
- Social & Community Engagement – Build friendships, confidence, and communication skills through interactive group sessions.
- Life Skills & Independence Development – Cooking classes, budgeting workshops, and travel training to support everyday independence.
Community Activities
Join our Community Activities and discover new opportunities for connection, learning, and fun! Whether you’re looking to build confidence, develop life skills, or simply enjoy meaningful social experiences, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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The Inclusive Roots Project
Grow Together. Learn Together. Thrive Together.
The Inclusive Roots Project is a community-based gardening program that brings people together through the shared experience of growing, creating, and caring for green spaces. Designed specifically for people with disabilities, the program provides opportunities to build life skills, social connections, confidence, and independence while contributing to meaningful projects that benefit the wider community.
Through hands-on activities such as planting vegetables, growing native species, creating sustainable gardening systems, establishing community gardens, and caring for the environment, participants learn practical skills in a fun, welcoming, and supportive setting. Along the way, they develop communication, teamwork, problem-solving, responsibility, and environmental stewardship skills that can be applied in everyday life.
The project is about more than gardening. It is about creating opportunities for people to connect with nature, contribute to their community, develop new friendships, and experience the pride that comes from seeing something grow through their own efforts. Participants may help establish food gardens, plant citrus trees, create pollinator-friendly habitats, explore bush foods and native plants, or learn sustainable gardening techniques such as composting, worm farming, and water-wise irrigation.
The Inclusive Roots Project also celebrates cultural diversity and our connection to Country by incorporating native Australian plants and creating opportunities to learn about traditional uses of local species and sustainable land care practices.
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or planting your very first seed, there’s a place for everyone in The Inclusive Roots Project. Together, we’re growing stronger communities, building valuable life skills, and creating greener, more inclusive spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Plant. Nurture. Connect. Grow. 🌱🍊🌻🌿
To find out more, our flyer can be downloaded from here: [Inclusive Roots PDF]
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