Our Community Programs

We design our programs flexibly, by listening to, and collaborating with our participating community.

Tailor made programs to suit your wants and needs.

Which program would you like to connect with?

Artist: Ashleigh Stevens, Inspired by the 'Peacock', Acrylic on Canvas

Connection, Creativity, Self-discovery Workshops

Let the dots guide you - An Introduction to the craft of Dot Painting

Dot painting is not only culturally significant, but it can also have many practical rewards for its exponents. Drawing each dot is an excellent way to relieve tension and relax due to the contemplative and repetitive nature of the process. Focus, patience, and hand-eye coordination may all be honed with a little dot painting practice. It may even inspire new forms of expression and creativity. Dot painting is a form of expressive art therapy that has helped many people deal with difficult feelings and thoughts. Dot painting has a wide range of mental and emotional benefits for both the artist and the viewer, far exceeding the visual worth of the final work.

Thirri Thirri - Connecting The Dots', Aboriginal artist, Ashleigh, is offering mobile art and self-discovery workshops. Available to schools, workplaces, and other private events.

Ash's experience is invaluable across diverse people and communities, such as those who have; high behavioural needs, high medical needs, neuro-diversity, mental health background, culture specific needs and low socio-economic backgrounds. Children, young people and families are welcome to gather for an opportunity to connect with themselves and each other.

Disability Care, Support and Mentoring Specialists - Discover your potential today!

Flexible support services, catering to your best life

TTCTD thrives in supporting inclusion amongst people living with a disability. Our culturally safe, and family orientated approach, allows for people to receive supports that they feel confidence in.

OUR GOALS:

* Have a down to earth approach, and support people to live their best life.

* Maintain reliable support for those who use our service.

* Keep our people connected, to themselves, to their family, and to the community.

* Encourage Individual strengths and help them keep on track with their goals.

* Stay flexible, so that people receiving support can keep their control.

* Think outside of the box!

* Smile everyday :)

We are available for intake, connect with us today!

Introducing.... Breathing with Bison

1 day workshop

Thirri Thirri - Connecting The Dots', presents A WORKSHOP WITH A DIFFERENCE, 'Breathing with Bison'.

This workshop to be held in SPRING 2024, at Dungog Bison and Horse training, where we will discover real and respectful connection from early morning to evening.

Program activities

'The Bison and You' - Meet the herd, Observe Georgia and Kendal interacting with these formidable and majestic animals in an environment of respect, trust, and genuine care as you embrace Life Lessons from the Bison…. Check out our "Rumour has it" page for more on the Bison.

'Sip and Yarn' - Gather together for a Binjang Tea Break at morning and afternoon tea. A cup of tea has this incredible ability to initiate conversations, prompting reflections of cherished places, special memories, and remarkable individuals who have touched our lives. 'You wanna cuppa'? the catch cry for a ritual of connection, a catalyst for stories, laughter, and shared moments that weave the fabric of our family, life, and learning tapestry. The infusion of native ingredients in these tea blends, from the bush tomato and strawberry gum to the wattle seed, offers a taste of the extraordinary native plants that have been a part of the Binjang people's heritage for countless generations. Sip, yarn, ENJOY!

'Finding Yourself' - Let's create a Mind Map you can take home and reflect on. A deeper understanding of yourself. Set goals for yourself, putting your values, passions, and strengths to good use. Identifying your strengths and opportunities through a discovery of your past, present and future.

'Let the Dots Guide You' - An Introduction to the craft of Dot Painting. Dot painting is not only culturally significant, but it can also have many practical rewards for its exponents. Drawing each dot is an excellent way to relieve tension and relax due to the contemplative and repetitive nature of the process. Focus, patience, and hand-eye coordination may all be honed with a little dot painting practice. It may even inspire new forms of expression and creativity. Dot painting is a form of expressive art therapy that has helped many people deal with difficult feelings and thoughts. Dot painting has a wide range of mental and emotional benefits for both the artist and the viewer, far exceeding the visual worth of the final work.

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TRANSPORT, FOOD, AND DRINKS INCLUDED

All welcome - Custom workshops for your school or workplace also available

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