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

We provide safe, supportive breaks for autistic young people and their families. This is a flexible support that can be accessed after school, overnight, over weekends, or up to two weeks.

We have several houses from which we offer respite. We aim to give the autistic young person a safe time away from home on our 100 acre farm, with lots of fun activities.

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

Structured school holiday programs specifically for autistic children, offering day and overnight support, with farm-based activities, community access and plenty of fun.

“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.

Local Programs brochure

If you are interested in our Local Programs service or would like more information, please fill in our referral form and one of our team will get back to you.

Referral form

Mansfield Autism Statewide Services is a registered NDIS provider of Short Term Respite. 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.