“I am really enjoying being able to talk to my friends and can’t wait to see them again real soon”
– Zoom Day Programs Participant
By Interchange Australia Marketing Coordinator Kelly Taylor
For the past eighteen months life as we knew it has changed dramatically, and right now in NSW we are currently in the hardest lockdown we have experienced to date!
To most of us feeling isolated is new, we have been living our lives able to go wherever we want, whenever we want, hanging out with friends and family, going out for dinner, travelling if we want to, even simple things like going shopping and much more.
Some people living with disability have been dealing with isolation for their entire life particularly those with reduced communication skills, mobility issues, and small social circles or living in permanent care away from family.
Many of these people rely on the face-to-face group activities offered through organisations like Interchange Australia to make friends and stay in touch with their friends and are sometimes their only form of interaction with their peers. With all face-to-face activities cancelled at present due to COVID restrictions this would be an extremely difficult time for them.
At Interchange Australia we have available an alternate way to ensure that our participants can continue to stay in touch and see familiar faces every single day by offering some of their favourite activities online via Zoom. These programs are open to anyone who would like to sign up!
We have some great activities from cooking to creative writing, online gaming, Zumba & Yoga, Music & Drama as well as coffee group chats.
These activities are engaging and interactive, keeping participants focused throughout the sessions and encourage both mental and physical activity. These programs are fun, reduce stress, help with skill building, boost confidence and encourage self-expression all while remaining COVID safe.
It is important to look after your mental and physical health during these times so why not give our Zoom Day Program activities a try!
Here is what some of our participants have to say about the Zoom activities:
“I am really enjoying being able to talk to my friends and can’t wait to see them again real soon”
“I love the music classes, they are great! I have also now started 1:1 guitar lessons with Tim”
“Zumba and the online gaming are great, they are keeping my son active and entertained”
“I love that we are not missing out on Band practice every week!”
If you require assistance to participate, Interchange Australia is providing 1:1 supports from full vaccinated support staff.
Give us a call on 02 4868 6688 or email us at events@interchangeau.org to find out how you can join in the fun!
It is wonderful to see so many people taking part and having such a great time!
