Mt Gambier Learning and Experiences Hub

Bedford’s new Learning & Experiences Hub offers skill-based learning programs for adults living with a disability. There are a range of activities offered to help clients gain increased independence and create job pathways, as well as catering to personal interests and providing social experiences.

The Learning and Experiences Hub is co-located at Bedford’s timber mill, 38 Attamurra Rd, Glenburnie.

If your NDIS plan includes Core funding for social and community participation, you can access Bedford’s Learning and Experience programs. If you do not have NDIS funding in this area but would like to join in, you can do so by self-funding your supports and services.

For certain activities, there may be a small additional cost, for example to help fund art supplies or groceries for cooking. This will vary depending on the programs offered.

Mt Gambier’s Learning and Experiences provide a 1:4 model. We can also support clients through our programs at a 1:1 model.

The hub will offer a 12-week program with a wide range of activities such as cooking, art, sewing, sports, gardening, woodworking and technology classes. The client has choice and control over the program they select for the 12 weeks.

The size of the group is often no more than 8-12 clients.

The site will be open from 8am to 4pm, our Learning Hub programs will operate from 9am to 3pm. Experience programs will operate outside of the Learning Hub hours, eg: 3pm to 6pm for cooking, technology, and art classes. This is to accommodate those who are working or have other commitments on during the day and would still like to participate. There will also be a weekend Experience program with a focus on community engagement and relationship building.

Bedford’s programs are designed for adults over 18 years.

Attending sessions allow participants to learn new skills, meet new people and have enjoyable, rewarding experiences. It is also a great way to achieve independence though development of life skills such as cooking or gardening and learning about technology, as well as developing skills to help with career pathways.