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OUR PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES                                                                       OUR PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES



                                                                      ROCKABILITY - where we offer a platform to enjoy and create
Our Progra ms & Activities                                            music together that will be written and recorded. You can
                                                                      learn an instrument or just express yourself through singing,
Check out the Programs and Activities we currently offer.
                                                                      dance and movement.
As new ideas emerge, new programs will be developed.
                                                                                                     CHIPPY’S CORNER - provides
PURPLE ACRES - Learn
                                                                                                     opportunities to design, create
about horticulture,
                                                                                                     and construct wood products.
permaculture, gardening
                                                                                                     You will be guided step-by-step
skills, environmental activities,
                                                                                                     through each project to help you
aquaculture & animal care.
                                                                                                     learn new skills & techniques.
As a farm hand, you will help
                                                                                                     Items made or restored may
plan, pot, plant and maintain
                                                                                                     include the construction of
a number of different types
                                                                                                     cutting boards & trays, herb
of gardens, including our
                                                                      stakes & garden planters, fruit & veggie boxes, homewares
orchard, vegetable and herb
                                                                      & picture frames, garden art & ornaments, bird boxes & tool
beds, as well as help maintain our grounds and care for a
                                                                      boxes as well as recycled pallet furniture. Guys and gals – grab
number of farm animals. You can fish from our dams or have
                                                                      your hammers!
a go at catching yabbies to throw on the BBQ for lunch.
During the cooler months let’s stoke a fire and enjoy toasting        THE PURPLE PIG KITCHEN – Our
marshmallows and cooking damper over a fire to enjoy with             kitchen welcomes you to learn to cook
some Billy Tea.                                                       easy healthy nutritional meals and enjoy
                                                                      delicious food while socializing with
Animal assisted care is a therapy being recognized as
                                                                      friends. We cover all aspects of food
having an enormous effect on people with disabilities and
                                                                      preparation, including menu planning,
vulnerable people. Spending time with animals and caring
                                                                      learning how to follow recipes, safe food
for them is excellent for building confidence and self esteem
                                                                      handling, correct measurement reading, cooking times and
and reduces stress.
                                                                      table setting. Contact us about our delicious morning teas
Horticulture is a therapy being used today as a learning              available to community groups.
and social tool and can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities.                                PUPPETRY MASTER CLASSES – Learn
Purple Acres will bring people together from a wide range                                    how to perform using life size puppets
of backgrounds and abilities and will be fully inclusive to our                              and write a series of short scenes
community members to enjoy.                                                                  that will be performed in front of
                                        KISS MY ART - Choose                                 community groups, kindy’s and schools.
                                        to either join a structured                          Help us get the message across that
                                        class or group project,                              “everyone has differences” and help
                                        or you can develop your                              promote a positive message about
                                        own area of interest &                               people with disabilities.
                                        focus on your individual      SING WITH SOUL PROJECTION - A musical experience
                                        creative goals. Activities    where you can learn to sing and perform under the expertise
                                        include mosaics, textiles,    of renowned singer/songwriter Linda Jones. Designed
sculpture, painting , drawing, craft , sewing, jewellery making,      for individuals who have little or no vocal experience but
photography, tie dye, weaving & farm art just to name a few.          have always wanted to sing. Come and enjoy performing
Lots of choice to get those creative juices flowing with new          each week, and learn basic techniques of voice production,
arty crafty ideas being added all the time.                           breathing & posture.