Parnangga Activities - March April · 2021. 2. 24. · ACTIVITIES March - April 2021 S E E M E N T A L H E A L T H D I F F E R E N T L Y PARNANGGA Booking is required for all groups

ACTIVITIES

June - August 2021

S E E M E N T A L H E A L T H D I F F E R E N T L Y

PARNANGGA

Booking is required for all groups due to limited placesbeing available. Call Skylight Bookings on 1300 287 051 tobook in to your requested group.

R E G I S T E R E D N D I S P R O V I D E R - 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 7 3 5

Improve your social interaction and social skills Increase your social and community participation Create friendships throughout the experiences of this group

Out N AboutOut N About groups provide you with the opportunity to:

Out N About is a pop-up group visiting various locations within thecommunity as a special outing. Transport is provided in Skylightvans, participants can follow with support workers. Please bring apacked lunch or money for lunch. Limited transport available.Bookings required.

A C T I V I T Y G R O U P S21ST JUNE - 13TH AUGUST

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Mondays

Various times & dates

Adelaide Botanical GardenCome and explore the Adelaide Botanical Garden. Meet at Parnanggathen travel in van to the Adelaide Myer Food Court for lunch, thentravel to the Adelaide Botanical Gardens. Bring a packed lunch orbring money for lunch at the Myer Centre Food Court. *Non face to face costs apply *Transport costs apply

21st June - 11:00am - 4:00pm

Couch Potato Saturday EveningCome and join Skylight Parnangga in a couch potato night watchingNetflix TV-Show, “The Good Place”. You are welcome to wear yourpyjamas or bring your own blanket to rug up in. Bring $5 if you areinterested in a hot potato dinner or bring your own dinner to heat up. *Non face to face costs apply *Transport costs apply

3rd July - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Illuminate Lights FestivalJoin us for a night out to embrace the cold and explore the city’sIlluminate Lights Festival within Adelaide. Meet at Skylight Parnangga.Travel in the van to Adelaide. Grab dinner at the Myer Centre FoodCourt. Following dinner, we will explore the various light displaysshowcased in the city centre. Participants will then be dropped backoff at Parnangga. Bring money for dinner or bring your own.*Non face to face costs apply *Transport costs apply

19th July - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Urimbirra Wildlife Park Meet at Parnangga, travel in the van to Victor Harbour for Lunch. Thenover to Urimbirra to meet and spend time with the fury residents. Bringmoney for lunch or bring your own. $10 entry fee to the Wildlife Park. *Non face to face costs apply *Transport costs apply

9th August - 11:00am - 4:00pm

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Develop and grow your bowling skills within a supportiveenvironmentSocialise with others and create friendships Increase your social and community participation

Parnangga Bowling GroupThis bowling group provides you with the opportunity to:

Skylight pays for the first game and if you are interested inplaying a second, please bring $6.50. Don’t forget to bring apair of socks. Participants are to meet at the Parnanggacentre where the group will then be transported to thebowling alley. Limited transport is available. Bookingsrequired. *Non face to face costs apply*Transport costs apply

11:00am - 1:00pm

Enhance your basic cooking skills through learningcooking techniques Learn to cook healthy low-cost meals portioned for one Develop friendships through socialising with others withinthe group

Morning Cooking for OneThis cooking group provides you with the opportunity to:

The cooking for one group holds 4 participants. Each personcompletes their own individual prep, cooking and clean-up.Bookings required. *Non face to face costs apply*Centre capital costs apply

10:30am - 1:00pm

Tuesdays


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Tuesdays Continued

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Learn photography skills such as techniques and artisticprinciplesInteract with others within the group, enhancing yoursocial participation Improve your community participation

Local PhotographyThis photography group provides you with the opportunity to:

You can use a camera or your phone to take photos.Participants are asked to meet at the Parnangga centrewhere the group will then be transported to the agreed-uponphotography location. Limited transport available. Bookingsrequired.*Non face to face costs apply*Transport costs apply

Wednesdays

Learn basic 8-ball techniques and expand on your socialskills Grow your communication skills through the interactionswith others Increase your social participation and feel a part of ateam

8-Ball & SocialiseThis 8 Ball & Socialise group provides you with theopportunity to:

8-ball & socialise is a group where participants can playgames of 8-ball or hang around and chat with otherparticipants in the centre or out in the garden. Tea andcoffee provided. Bookings required.* Non face to face costs apply*Centre capital costs apply

11:00am - 1:00pm


Thursdays

Collaborate with others and get creative with musicalinstruments, sounds and songs Develop friendships within the group, enhancing yourcommunity participationFeel accepted and connected within the musiccommunity

Music GroupThis music group provides you with the opportunity to:

You can bring your own instrument or we can provide somefor the group. You don’t have to play an instrument, you cancome in to sing along with the music. Bookings required.* Non face to face costs apply*Centre capital costs apply

1:30pm - 4:00pm


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Wednesdays Continued

10:30am - 1:00pm

Enhance your basic cooking skills through learningcooking techniques Learn to cook healthy low-cost meals portioned for one Develop friendships through socialising with otherswithin the group

Morning Cooking for OneThis cooking group provides you with the opportunity to:

The cooking for one group holds 4 participants. Eachperson completes their own individual prep, cooking andclean-up. Bookings required. *Non face to face costs apply*Centre capital costs apply


Thursdays Continued

Try different art techniques and mediumsFeel and get creative through the learning of new artskillsCreate new friendships from the interactions withdiverse people within the group

ArtThis art group provides you with the opportunity to:

You are encouraged to bring your own materials and yourideas can be discussed and explored with an experiencedart teacher. Art materials are also supplied for the groupsession. Bookings required.*Non face to face costs apply*Centre capital costs apply

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Improve your health and wellbeing with gentle aerobicexerciseReduce stress and anxiety through exercise Improve your social and community participation

Walking GroupThis walking group provides you with the opportunity to:

Participants are asked to meet at the Parnangga centrewhere the Parnangga van is then used to transportparticipants to the walking location. Suitable footwear isrequired and a bottle of water is recommended. Limitedtransport available. Bookings required.*Non face to face costs apply*Transport costs apply

1:30pm - 3:30pm


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Thursdays Continued

Enhance your basic cooking skills through learningcooking techniques Learn to cook healthy low-cost meals portioned forone Develop friendships through socialising with otherswithin the group

Afternoon Cooking for OneThis cooking group provides you with the opportunity to:

The cooking for one group holds 4 participants. Eachperson completes their own individual prep, cooking andclean-up. Bookings required. *Non face to face costs apply*Centre capital costs apply

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Fridays

Build on your social skills in a fun and enjoyable waythrough gamesSocialise with others in the group, creating friendships Learn problem-solving techniques through the gamesplayed

Games & ChatThis games and chat group provides you with theopportunity to:

In this group you can play 8-ball, an assortment of gamesor you can just hang out and chat. Tea and coffeeprovided. Bookings required.*Non face to face costs apply*Centre capital costs apply

10:30am - 1:00pm


Fridays Continued


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Grow your problem-solving skills through the gamesplayed Engage with others within the group, developing yoursocial participation Enhance your social skills and increase yourcommunity participation

Social CircleThis social circle group provides you with the opportunityto:

In this group, we play an assortment of games together.Tea and coffee provided. This group is also hybrid wherepeople can join in online over Zoom in the group“Community Connect”. Bookings required.*Non face to face costs apply*Centre capital costs apply

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Please arrive at the designated start time of the group - DONOT ARRIVE EARLY - There will be NO waiting on site as per

Skylight's group infectious control guidelines

Booking is required for all groups due to limitedplaces being available. Call Skylight Bookings on1300 287 051 to book in to your requested group.


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K E E P Y O U R S E L F A N DO T H E R S S A F E

PLEASE MAINTAIN

A C T I V I T Y G R O U P SINFORMATION

Due to risks posed byCOVID-19, participants offace to face groups willneed to agree to theSkylight Group InfectionControl Guidelines whilstparticipating in the groupto maintain health andsafety of participants, staffand the community

Our services are designed in such a way thattime for set up, pack up, planning and debriefingis built into the overall activity time.

I.e. Bowling runs from 1:30 until 4:00 whichincludes time to gather, prep for the activity,travel, the actual activity, regrouping afterwards,travel, debrief and pack up tasks.

BOOKINGS REQUIREDP L E A S E C A L L 1 3 0 0 2 8 7 0 5 1 T O B O O K I N

FOR ALL GROUPS

ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe Activity Programpromotes wellbeing in asupportive environment byoffering opportunities forindividuals to progresstheir recovery and preventrelapse by improving theirability to manage theirillness. This occurs byproviding a place wherepeople can build skills,develop friendships, beaccepted and connectwith the community.Limited non NDIS placesavailable or accessthrough your NDIS plan.*Normal cancellation rulesapply

A C T I V I T Y G R O U P SABOUT THE CENTRE

BOOKINGSTo make a booking, pleasephone our Bookings Teamon 1300 287 051. You canalso book in-person through Activities Staff.Please note: minimum of 3participants are requiredfor all activities to run.

ABOUT THE CENTRESkylight ActivityPrograms are run bystaff and volunteers inconjunction withparticipants. No referralis required. The ActivityProgram provides aflexible and supportiveenvironment, in whichindividuals can chooseto participate inactivities whilstsocializing and meetingnew people. Staff arefriendly, approachableand will support andassist people toparticipate in the rangeof programs available.

ORIENTATIONOrientation to theprogram is required forparticipation. For furtherinformation, or toarrange an orientationappointment, pleasecontact 8378 4100.


Parnangga Program/Meeting PlaceThe meeting place is a place where people come to

participate in programs. It is a safe shared space wherepeople can build relationships and enjoy social activities.

The arrival of autumn was signaled to the local KaurnaMiyurna, (Kaurna people) by the heliacal rising of stars called

Parna, near the first week of April. The appearance of Parnasignaled the annual autumn rains would soon arrive and thatthey needed to build large, waterproof wardli, (shelters). ToKaurna Miyurna, stars represented change. Kaurna Miyurna

would often look to the stars to predict weather patterns,hunting seasons and when certain foods were available.

Parna

THE WORD PARNANGGA IS A KAURNA WORD THATREFERS TO THE AREA OF MORPHETT VALE WHERE THEPARNANGGA ACTIVITY PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1991. THE

AREA IS REFERRED TO BY THE KAURNA PEOPLE AS“PLACE OF THE AUTUMN STARS”.

PARNANGGAMEANING



A 5 Cooke Terrace Wayville SA 5034P (08) 8378 4100W skylight.org.au

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Parnangga Activities - March April · 2021. 2. 24. · ACTIVITIES March - April 2021 S E E M E N T A L H E A L T H D I F F E R E N T L Y PARNANGGA Booking is required for all groups