Pathways To Mental Health – Adventure Experiences

Pathways To Mental Health – Adventure Accessible Experiences utilise the primary adventure activities of hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, mountain biking and fishing to deliver capacity-building concepts and skills in line with a participant’s NDIS plan goals around
health, fitness, mental well-being, and self-management.

Note: some activities suit assisted wheelchair and independent wheelchair users but not all. The team at Pathways To Mental Health will tailor to your disability level.

Adventure Skills program outcomes: Pathways uses activity and adventure programmes to assist participants in building capacity and independence through a variety of activity-based programs. Activities include:

• Fishing
• Bird watching
• Bushwalking (and wheeling)
• Kayaking
• Cycling
• Horse riding
• Cooking
• Paddleboarding
• Gardening

Personal, Social, and Emotional:

• Identify personal goals.
• Develop insight into health, nutrition, and how they contribute to concepts of well-being for oneself.
• Research and discuss opportunities in the community to further, pursue health goals.
• Learn, utilise, and develop strategies to regulate emotions.
• Explore new methods and activities for whole health.
• Reflect on experiences and new knowledge in creative ways.

Communication:

• Utilise communication during practical tasks.
• Develop a ‘balance’ of thoughts and actions through
  grounding techniques.
• Identify personal challenges and communicate them in
  positive and productive ways.
• Use planning to strengthen motivation and action of goals.
• Participate in active listening and utilise learning in self-practice.
• Encourage others through one’s own learning, self-discovery,
  and progress.

Problem Solving:

• Utilise communication during practical tasks.
• Develop a ‘balance’ of thoughts and actions through
  grounding techniques.
• Identify personal challenges and communicate them in
  positive and productive ways.
• Use planning to strengthen motivation and action of goals.
• Participate in active listening and utilise learning in self-practice.
• Encourage others through one’s own learning, self-discovery
  and progress.

Knowledge and Understanding:

• Explore adventure activities as a tool for capacity building.
• Identify opportunities to continue with improved health and
  wellbeing in the community.
• Implement new knowledge and skills.
• Explain how choices have affected personal health and
  wellbeing.
• Identify new opportunities for ‘whole of health’ living and
  lifestyle.

Their programs can be either self-funded or funded through NDIS to meet your capacity-building goals.

Is entry free of charge?: No – entry fee charged
What is the cost for visitors?: funded through NDIS
Do you accept Companion Card?: Yes
Is a reservation required?: Yes

Cancellation Policy:

Pathways To Mental Health require 2 weeks notice to cancel your place on their programs.

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