The Goodlife Farm

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Lesley Porter founded The Good Life Farm to help young people who’ve suffered the kind of abuse and neglect that scarred her own childhood.

She does this in an extraordinary way – putting troubled lives back on track by forging strong bonds with animals and nature.

The Goodlife Farm is a 10 week therapeutic group program for young people aged 10-15 years. This therapeutic group program caters for young people from a diverse range of backgrounds; from minor challenges to complex needs.

The program provides an interactive, hands-on farm experience designed to build coping skills, resilience, mastery and self-esteem. Participants are supported to engage in a wide range of farm based activities including cooking and diet, building and construction, gardening, animal care, general farm maintenance, relaxation/ self-care and team work. 

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Applications are due, Friday 23rd June 2017

 

 

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Children's Network Meeting

The first Children's Network Meeting for 2017 will be on Thursday 15th June from 9.30-11.30am, at Wesley Homelessness and Support Services, 291a Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood. Morning tea is provided so an RSVP is appreciated.  

Staff from Opening Doors, Women’s Refuges, Family Violence Support agencies, Family Support Services, Police FV Liaison and other agencies who work with families experiencing homelessness and family violence are invited to attend. We love to see familiar faces and new faces are welcome as well. 

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