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23.01.2022 9 weeks on from being rescued from dead mums pouch. Finally being a big boy and eating grass and getting in and out of pouch.

23.01.2022 Fauna Australia in Lavers Hill is now offering day services 9-3 two days a week for National Disability Insurance Scheme participants. We are seeking people with all abilities who would like to work in a great team of wildlife keepers looking after koalas, kangaroos, wombats.... Learn occupational skills and form friendships in the beautiful surrounds and fresh air of The Otways. Travel can be arranged. PM if interested.

20.01.2022 Baby Brushtailed Bettong having her bottle.

17.01.2022 Fauna Australia is excited to offer Short Term Accommodation/ Respite services through the upcoming July school holidays for NDIS Plan participants. Minimum Age 7 years old. Give your child (or indeed yourself ) a special action packed short break, and recharge your own batteries. As a mum of 3, and growing up with a disabled sibling, I have personal experience with the challenges of being a full-time carer. Fauna Australia is our own private wildlife park situated in t...he beautiful Otways in Lavers Hill. We are exclusively saving our fully self-contained units for this purpose. Therefore, participants are safe in our compound (large fence) and able to enjoy the experience in an intimate, fully supported way. A provided carer will be with them at all times. Transport provided. All meals supplied (we will adhere to dietary requirements). All linen, towels and bedding supplied. Disabled bathroom available. Itinerary (full 24 hour service): Activities will be driven by your childs wants, needs, goals but can include: Shopping for supplies, Feeding animals, getting koala leaves with 4WD, interacting with animals, night tour of nocturnal animals, visit to Melba Gully glowworms, walks around waterfalls, coast, movies, playing games. Police checks, working with children, First Aid and all insurances. Happy for family to meet us and discuss needs. Limited places available. Support Item number: 01_058_0115_1_1 Weekdays 01_059_0115_1_1 Saturday 01_060_0115_1_1 Sunday Contact [email protected] or PM

17.01.2022 For NDIS plan holders Fauna Australia supports people to work and live as an equal and develop a sense of belonging, whilst creating social opportunities through community interaction and empowerment. Our program focuses on utilising the known therapeutic benefits of animal interaction and incorporating the sensory stimulation of The Otways. ... Fauna Australia is here to help people with a disability: * increase their value status in the community * become actively involved in their community through promoting their skills and abilities * enhance their independence and self-confidence * learn occupational skills through interests * participate in meaningful work * find purpose and enjoy life. We focus on activities that are rewarding, pleasant or satisfying which aim to reverse the patterns of avoidance, withdrawal and inactivity that make certain symptoms worse in many conditions. We look forward to working with NDIS participants to provide a service to meet their goals. PM if you wish to discuss your needs or those of a loved one.

16.01.2022 Expressions of interest are sought for NDIS participants to become a part of our team looking after our much loved native animals at Fauna Australia, Lavers Hill. We have a couple of days available per week for individuals of all abilities to learn how to be a wildlife keeper ( including koalas). We are happy to discuss options and specific plan goals. At this stage, only those over 16 need apply. Pm if interested. Please note: NDIS Services are still considered essential services and we have policies and procedures to limit risk to our employees. Our facility is currently closed to the general public due to Covid19.

14.01.2022 Home schooling: Chloe and her study buddy

14.01.2022 Progressive Pathways daily activities for NDIS participants : support for social and community participation in a safe, tailored environment. Getting out in fresh air, gentle exercise and animal assisted programs are all evidence based ways to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. These pathways to mental health are especially important for individuals who may have difficulties with other structured interventions. Anxiety often occurs in comorbidity with other conditions. ...It is up to 40% higher in people with an intellectual disability than the general population (Giuliania & Jacquemettaza, 2017). In people with ASD, anxiety often creates immense impairment and distress (Vasa & Mazurek, 2015). Our Progressive Pathways Program assists by allowing the parasympathetic nervous system to calm down the bodys stress response (fight or flight) through stimulation through breathing and positive hormonal responses. It also assists in minimising the pattern of avoidance, withdrawal and inactivity that can continue a dysfunctional coping mechanism. We have a couple of days available per week for individualised support plans. Travel can be arranged from Colac and surrounds. Pm for details.

14.01.2022 This afternoon, Aaron helped Dean make a new ramp for our common wombats to get into their nice warm house up off the ground. I am sure they will be happy with your efforts Aaron Aaron can add building to his work experiences, as he helped measure everything to make it "just right". NDIS supports. Daily activities. Social and community engagement.

12.01.2022 Some of our adventures out and about with team member Aaron. Aaron loves to walk, and after our morning stroll around the Botanical Gardens, we have explored: Red Rock, The Barwon Reservoir, Hopetoun Falls, Melba Gully, Apollo Bay, Wye River, looked for wild koalas, Cape Otway Lighthouse and the wind mill museum. We have been tasting our way around local sausage rolls and hot chocolate providers. It has been a pleasure to see Aarons social confidence grow.

12.01.2022 My daughter Ella and I had a beautiful stay at Fauna Australia Wildlife Retreat.. the Joey room was very clean & cosy. It was really special to get so close to ...the Koalas, wombats and wallabies. It was fun going around the park at night with the torch and seeing the nocturnal animals. Gorgeous countryside and location.. See more

11.01.2022 This little swamp wallaby was lucky. After 2 days of driving past his dead mums body, a local decided to stop and check her pouch which appeared to be moving. This is what makes our work worthwhile. Join our team. For a position with purpose. NDIS provider of day activities and respite. This baby needs plenty of cuddles and bottles of milk.

11.01.2022 We would like to warmly welcome Aaron to our team. Aaron likes kangaroos, and we are sure they will love him too.We would like to warmly welcome Aaron to our team. Aaron likes kangaroos, and we are sure they will love him too.

10.01.2022 Under the guidance and mentoring of Inclusive Zoos and Wildlife, Fauna Australia now offers the benefits of working with animals to NDIS participants. Interaction with animals: Reduces loneliness; providing friendship and companionship.... Provides acceptance and inclusivity. Reduces anxiety and depression through the release of oxytocin. Facilitates responsibility, reliance and mutual respect. Builds trust, confidence and self respect. Instills a sense of purpose and dependability. Our Progressive Pathways Program encourages: Team building skills and working to a common goal. Participation at individuals own level, utilising individual skills and building upon set goals. Communication and social engagement. Self-expression and individuality ( sharing opinions and ideas). Gaining knowledge and learning how to share or impart this to others.

10.01.2022 Cassie loving her new baby.

09.01.2022 Interaction assured. Animals never judge

08.01.2022 Assistance with Social and Community Participation NDIS. Another jam packed week of adventures for Aaron who enjoys getting out and about. Monday was a trip to Geelong botanical gardens and foreshore where we saw plenty of boats and we even saw a shark. Lunch was pizza hut and a delicious Wendys shake. Thursday was wet and cold, so Aaron decided a visit to the cinema complete with popcorn, ten pin bowling and flying a kite were in order.

07.01.2022 Chloe the Southern Hairy Nosed Wombat had a trip to the dentist yesterday. Thanks to Dr Leigh at Rhode's Vet Clinic. Chloe has always had issues as she was orphaned when her mum was hit by a car in SA. Wombats teeth continually grow, and because her crooked tooth doesn't line up, she can't wear it down properly. She was very sleepy last night after her anaesthetic.

06.01.2022 My daughter Chloe with some of her babies.

05.01.2022 Feeding koalas and cleaning wombats. All in a days work.

05.01.2022 Our spoilt babies keeping warm on a cold winters day.

05.01.2022 A warm welcome to the team Shamya.A warm welcome to the team Shamya.

03.01.2022 Fauna Australia normally accommodates visitors from around the world who wish to explore The Great Ocean Road and Otways. However, due to Covid19 we are isolating like everyone else. We however still need to look after the animals. We have policy and procedures in place to minimise risks to staff. We have currently closed the facility to the public. Koala feeding.

02.01.2022 Cuddles. Animals break down barriers and provide: stimulation, confidence, friendship and a sense of purpose. They make you smile and enjoy life. Although they dont utter a word, they speak volumes as they provide acceptance.

02.01.2022 Bob. First time he has had the chats with the camera out. Looking for a lady friend.

02.01.2022 Snow in The Otways. Chloe should have picked something other than carrots for her snow mans appendages.