Local Programs

Local Programs supports autistic people in Mansfield and surrounding areas.

Outreach

Outreach supports participants in a variety of settings: in the home, at our 100 acre therapeutic care farm, in group settings, out in the community. The type and frequency of service is individualised and defined by the autistic person’s goals.

These goals can include (but are not limited to) supporting access to the local community, increased independence in daily  tasks, implementing self-care and life skills at home and/or ability to develop meaningful connections with peers through  social skills programs and groups.

Respite

Respite provides overnight accommodation for participants at Mansfield Autism facilities. Depending on availability, respite service can be provided 1:1 or up to 1:3. The respite program is individualised and works towards the young person’s goals.

School leavers employment support (SLES)

The SLES program supports school leavers to build the necessary confidence and skills to access and maintain employment. Service is provided for up to two consecutive years and aims at building the young person’s employment-related skills and finding opportunities for work experience and employment.

School holiday program

The school holiday program can include daily and overnight support for children. Daily sessions are often based at our farm, and overnight stays can be at one of our onsite houses. The program is designed to maintain a structured daily schedule with a focus on having fun and accessing the local community.

“Our son’s time at MASS was clearly well spent and as always seems to be the case, when we went to collect him on Friday he seemed to be walking taller, calmer but also more confident and assertive”

“We literally couldn’t function as a family without the Local Programs team. Not only does it give us the break we need to keep going but it also gives our son the support and continuity of routine that he needs as well as a break for himself.”

How to access Local Programs

Local Programs are available to all NDIS clients within the Mansfield Local Government Area living in one of these postcodes:
3715, 3720, 3722 or 3723.

Please fill in the Expression of Interest form and our team will get back to you.

Local Programs brochure

Local Programs expression of interest form

Mansfield Autism Statewide Services is a registered NDIS provider of Short Term Accommodation. We are registered with the Quality and Safeguards Commission as an implementing provider in delivery of supports to NDIS participants.

You can view the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits here.

Mansfield Autism are committed to promoting and protecting at all times the best interests of children and young people involved in its programs. Any child having contact with Mansfield Autism has the right to feel safe and be safe. The well-being of children in our care will always be our first priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse.