Pathways to Work and Independence

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🌾 The Farm Setting

Located on an 18-acre property in Googong, 30 minutes from the centre of Canberra and 15 minutes from Queanbeyan, The Farm offers a peaceful, engaging environment for learning and growth. The property features horses, a small flock of sheep, chickens, dogs, an orchard, gardens, bushland and a nature-play area, giving participants hands-on experience in animal care, outdoor work, and land stewardship.

We also have a mobile food van with a commercial kitchen and a small manufacturing workshop for the production of beeswax products made from our own bees, providing additional enterprise and vocational learning opportunities.

 

🌿 About the Program                                                                              

The Farm @ Catalyst Living Skills provides real-world, hands-on learning experiences for young people
with a disability. The program builds independence, confidence, and work-readiness through engaging
farm-based activities and supported opportunities.

 

🎓 Who It’s For

Disabled young people transitioning from school and seeking employment, further training, volunteering, or community participation. Suitable for participants with low support needs and an
NDIS plan with employment-related goals.

 

⭐ Our Expertise

Led by a qualified, multidisciplinary team experienced in disability support, education, counselling, and employment transition, animal care, hospitality and horticulture. We specialise in developing core living skills, employment readiness, and self-employment pathways that foster lifelong independence.

 

🧭 Program Focus Areas

•   Animal care – responsibility and routine
•   Horticulture – teamwork and practical skill-building
•   Cooking & hospitality – customer service and communication
•   Independent living – budgeting, travel, time management
•   Self-employment – exploring micro-business and enterprise opportunities

 

✅ Why Choose The Farm?

•   Expert, experienced team supporting real skill growth
•   Calm, outdoor learning environment
•   NDIS SLES aligned program
•   Focus on independence, confidence, and work skills
•   Clear pathways to employment, training, or self-employment

 

📞 Get Started

Arrange an introductory meeting to discuss goals and co-design a personalised pathway to
independence, employment, or enterprise.

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