Planning Great Futures

Planning Great Futures Planning Great Futures is a planning consultancy for individuals with a disability, their families, teams and agencies creating exciting futures.

Planning Great Futures has been in business for thirteen years and has completed a number of projects and over seventy graphic plans ( PATH)
Planning - We have done a number of graphic plans PATH and MAP for individuals with a disability, carers, teams and agencies
Carers - We work with carers to create plans for them and help make them happen
Workshops on planning - we deliver fun 'hands on' workshops for workers on planning including one day workshop 101 ways to plan and a longer program The Tool Kit. these are often followed up by sessions in the workplace. The Housing Roadshow - a workshop for individuals with a disability and their families to provide an informative practical guide to housing and the road to independent living. Includes the booklet The Housing Information Kit. Can also be delivered to workers
Mentor and support program - we offer a program of skill development, links to community, working alongside staff in the workplace to change values, build skills and create a change of culture in services. This can be particularly helpful where traditional training programs have not led to positive change. Participant reviews - a fun filled program including arts, one to one and group work to find out what participants think about their program, and what they would like to change. Suits traditional services wanting to make genuine changes to the way they deliver support.

01/10/2025

Art and craft day at the new farm!
Saturday 15th November
10.00 am to 3.00 pm
New address!
25 Ryan Road Pakenham
We have a massive new art and craft room and Allison our art teacher cannot wait to provide a great day of creativity and fun.
Due to new NDIS rules we cannot charge for our days but we can charge 1:3 or 1:1 staff costs. But you can bring your own support worker if you prefer
A chance to see our new property, everything else will be the same!
RSVP to Di on 0412 535 435

Send a message to learn more

23/09/2025
Thanks Allison for a fantastic workshop today
23/09/2025

Thanks Allison for a fantastic workshop today

22/09/2025

Yes it is a Goodbye to Brookfield barbecue! Didn't we all just have some great times there! But times moves on and we are off to Pakenham to a smaller farm at the end of October. We will still be providing a respite care service so business as usual!
When: Saturday 18th October
12.00. midday to 2.00pm
Who: Friends, families and supporters of Brookfield
Where: Brookfield, 109 Holm Park Road, Beaconsfield.
Just bring yourself along, If you wish a bottle of non alcoholic drinks or some snacks would be welcome
RSVP to Di on 0412 535 435 or
planninggreatfutures@gmail.com
I look forward to seeing you at the farm.

Send a message to learn more

18/09/2025

Reminder - a workshop for family carers on Planning for the Future tomorrow at Wavlink
18th September
1.30 to 3.30 pm
Call Di on 0412 535 435 for more information or to book a spot

Send a message to learn more

10/09/2025

It is hard to give up person centred planning and have recently been picking up new work
WANTED - a graphic artist who would be interested in casual work 2 - 4 hour sessions at $80.00 an hour. Travel included and training provided
* Able to draw quickly and capture the ideas of the group- formal arts training is not necessary - a cartooning style is fine,
* Be able to spell!
* Relate well to a range of people including professionals and people with a disability.
* An understanding of the disability field is not essential but would be helpful
Call Di on 0412 535 435 for more information

Send a message to learn more

02/09/2025

Excellent news! A review of community visitors scheme with a plan to create a Nationally consistent Community Visitors Scheme! At present in Victoria community visitors only visit gazetted group homes (the old State CRUS) They are not really the homes that need a visit. The scheme does not cover all the new SIL homes developed since the inception of the NDIS. There is not even a requirement for them to display the Community Visitors information poster to ensure parents and participants are aware of the service.

Send a message to learn more

27/08/2025

Last week we received the news that Brookfield, our leased farm is being sold. We have 60 days notice to leave and find a new home. We have been here over four years and have become a part of the local community.
We are not sure if we should stay in the local area or relocate back to the Outer East, find a house or another small farm or just call it a day! We are consulting with our SCs, participants and families.
It has been the most fabulous time but not sure if we can recreate it somewhere else. It takes a lot of effort, funds and passion to create a place like Brookfield and not sure if we can do it again.
We appreciate any ideas or feedback about this major change in our lives, and for our staff, participants and families

Send a message to learn more

23/08/2025

Free - five packs of Depend anatomic pads, super One size fits all -adult 15 in each pack. No longer needed. Contact Di on 0412 535 435. we could drop them off to the Outer East area

21/08/2025

Hi Carers, the following groups and workshops came out of a Carers Connecting grant from Carers Victoria. Open to all carers and ex carers. And of course Wavlink is also a community house for individuals with a disability.

New Carer Group
We are planning a monthly carers group which is free and open to all carers
First Thursday of each month
Thursday 4th September 1.30 to 3.30 pm
Wheelers Hill Library meeting room, 860, Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill
A warm welcome, delicious afternoon tea and your ideas about what you would like from the group
Hosted by Di Gow and Sue Palmer

Workshop - Planning for the Future
Friday 19th September 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm
An information session at Wavlink Community house for parents and families on how to begin to plan for the future including respite care options, independent living skills, housing choices and who can help with legal matters.
Follow up support for individual questions will be offered.
Afternoon tea included - Speaker Di Gow

Weekly free classes for carers
We have some funding for carer classes on Friday afternoons. Do let us know what you
might enjoy. We can offer IT , art and craft, card making, ceramics and textiles. We can discuss at the carer group meeting . Held at Wavlink Community House

RSVP to Wavlink on 9561 7104 or for more information call Di on 0412 535 435

20/08/2025

School holidays are just around the corner. Brookfield will be running only one art workshop in the Sept/October holidays. NDIS rules preclude us from charging for the art teacher, materials lunch etc. So Tuesday 23rd September will see Allison our art teacher back and lots of fun activities, delicious lunch and lots of animals to meet and feed.
RSVP to Di to book a place or find out more information
0412 535 435

Send a message to learn more

14/08/2025

Address

Melbourne, VIC
3160

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Planning Great Futures posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Planning Great Futures:

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram