ELAA Care Disability Service Provider

17/05/2025

At Elaa Care, we love getting out into the community with our participants! Every outing is an opportunity to support and strengthen daily functioning, cognitive thinking, and motor skills—while having fun and staying connected.

We’re proud to work closely with each participant’s allied health team to ensure our support aligns with their individual goals and therapy plans. Together, we’re making real progress and creating meaningful outcomes.

10/05/2025

"Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers nurturing and loving a child with unique abilities. Your strength, resilience, and endless love inspire us all."

18/04/2025

Participants enjoyed an exciting day out at Featherdale, filled with fun and engaging activities. The outing supported the development of key skills such as active listening, sensory awareness, and social interaction, all of which are beneficial for managing ADHD.

The day also encouraged confidence building, teamwork, and emotional regulation in a relaxed and supportive environment.

14/04/2025

This Easter, Elaa Care is taking participants out to enjoy the Sydney Royal Easter Show – and it's more than just a day out!

It’s a chance for our participants to:

Experience the excitement of rides, animals, and showbags

Build confidence in social settings

Enjoy a safe, inclusive, and supported community experience

Create joyful memories with friends in the community

We’re all about fun, connection, and making sure everyone gets to be part of the action.
Huge cheers to our team and incredible participants – let’s make it a day to remember!

24/03/2025

An exciting outing for a group of participants with mental health conditions to a zoo during the weekend.

This outing offers numerous benefits, fostering both mental and emotional well-being. Here are some key advantages:

1. Stress Reduction: The sights and sounds of the zoo may help lower anxiety and promote relaxation.

2. Mood Enhancement: Interacting with animals or simply watching them can elevate mood and increase feelings of happiness.

3. Increased Mindfulness: encourages participants to be present in the moment, focusing on their surroundings and the animals.

4. Improved Social Connections: Engaging with others during the outing promotes socialisation and reduces feelings of isolation.

5. Boosted Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating the zoo, whether through decision-making or overcoming any social or physical challenges, can empower individuals, boosting their confidence and self-worth.

6. Emotional Expression: Observing animals can also evoke emotional responses, providing opportunities for participants to reflect on and express their own emotions.

7. Increased Physical Activity: Physical activity, like walking or moving around the zoo, stimulates endorphin production.

8. Routine Disruption: A day out of the usual environment offers a break from everyday stresses and routines, providing a refreshing change and an opportunity to reset mental health.

To make the zoo outing most beneficial for participants with mental health conditions, we structure the day to promote well-being, comfort, and engagement.

To make the zoo outing most beneficial for participants with mental health conditions, Elaa Care has structured the day to promote well-being, comfort, and engagement.

This includes planning and pre outing discussions and reflections with participants.

29/01/2025

An incredible celebration ringing in the Year of the Snake 2025 at the featuring the remarkable lion dance group for their outstanding performances and talented instrumental ensembles.

28/01/2025

Activity:
Evening Night Out for those with psychosocial mental health.

Watching a musical like The Lord of the Rings can be a meaningful and enjoyable way to support individuals with psychosocial disabilities, just like our participants, in helping them in a few key ways:

1. Emotional Engagement:
Musicals often feature powerful music and storytelling that can evoke emotional responses, which may help participants connect with their emotions in a safe and engaging way. This could help them process their own feelings, reduce stress, or create a sense of catharsis.

2. Social Connection:
Attending a musical in a group setting can foster a sense of community and belonging. For individuals dealing with mental health challenges, feeling part of a social experience can be therapeutic and offer opportunities for shared experiences and discussions afterwards.

3. Inspiration and Hope:
Many musicals, including The Lord of the Rings, are centered around themes of resilience, hope, and overcoming adversity. This can be particularly empowering for individuals with psychosocial disabilities, as they may draw strength and inspiration from the characters and stories.

4. Sensory Stimulation:
Musicals offer a multi-sensory experience with visuals, music, and live performances. This sensory stimulation can be beneficial for some individuals in helping them stay present and engaged, as it provides a form of distraction from any distressing thoughts or symptoms they may be experiencing.

5. Cognitive and Emotional Benefits:
Following a complex story like that of The Lord of the Rings requires focus and attention, which can provide cognitive stimulation. Additionally, the emotional highs and lows of the musical may help individuals explore different aspects of their emotional states in a safe and structured environment.

Overall, a shared experience like this can support mental well-being by creating positive, engaging, and often uplifting moments. It could also provide an opportunity to reflect, bond, and feel supported within their group of participants, discovering and forming friendships.

12/12/2024

Miniature Figuring Painting

This program offers a way for children with autism to engage in a creative, structured, and enjoyable activity that promotes various developmental benefits.

Assist with:
-improved focus and attention
-sensory integration
-fine motor skills development
-self-expression
-relaxation and stress relief
-sense of accomplishment
 
Enquire more 0451 328 278

27/11/2024

We have two groups for next week for 'Lights In the garden' available.

#1
Kids Group - to experience the beautiful lights of Xmas while developing social interpersonal skills and peer interactions.

#2
Adults over 35 years + with mental health diagnosis.

💥Attendance can help reduce isolation during this festive season
💥opportunities to connect and build friendships
💥lift spirits with interactive music and lights
💥a form of therapeutic

Register oo 0451 328 278

22/11/2024

15/10/2024

OCTOBER 2024 Carers week campaign.

Raising the awareness of being a carers.
We highlight the challenges carers face, including unpaid carers who, unfortunately, are not considered to have met the threshold.

We recognise the contribution carers from all walks of life make to families and communities.

Carers week is a reminder that those who help people/families/friends, who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.

CARERS BURNOUT.

"Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that happens while you’re taking care of someone else. Stressed caregivers may experience fatigue, anxiety and depression. You can reduce your risk of burnout by participating in respite care, joining a support group or talking with a mental health professional" clevelandclinic

Take part in :
Carers support group, morning teas
Carers walking groups, carers chitchat groups, carers respite groups, carers meditation groups.

04/10/2024

EVENT POSTPONED -----

Come join us on Fri 8 November 2024 at 10:00 AM at 15/108 Percival Rd, Smithfield for an insightful event discussing the possibilities and support available for individuals living with Autism.

Our panel of practitioners will be hosting a Q&A session after a special presentation sceening of the award wining documentary film.

Don't miss a rare opportunity to be part of the journey on supporting incredible changes in the lives of individuals with autism through hope, compassion, and love.

*ABOUT Joshua Tree*

*Joshua Tree* is a powerful and inspiring documentary that tells the story of a teenage boy with severe autism and his family. Through this film, we hope to show that with the right environment, nutrition, exercises, and mindset of family, it is possible to bring about amazing changes to individuals. Directed by George Arif t, this film will leave you feeling inspired and hopeful.

Joshua Tree was premiered in Jakarta on May 5 2023. It has been screened in Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, and many different cities in Indonesia. Joshua Tree is in the official selection of London Film Festival 2023, a nomination for Best Documentary Film at Berlin Filmhaus Festival 2023 and a nomination for Best Documentary Film at Hichamal Film Festival, India 2024.

Following the documentary, Joshua's mother, Dr Deibby Mamahit, MD, FINEM, will explore the topic 'Is There Hope for Individuals Living with Autism'?' She will then engage in a session of Q&A.

Practitioners will provide insights from their knowledge and expertise to support individuals living with Autism and their carers to better understand Autism. Here, we explore best practice approaches towards change for Autism.

Speaker's includes:

Elaa Care (Disability Service Provider)

Zen Tea Lounge Foundation (Charity Organisation and Sponsor)

Sensory Links (Occupational Therapists and Sponser)

Senior Behaviour Practitioner ( Ms Kristy Luo)