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65 Five Mile Road Pakenham South

Supports That Actually Engage 

Structured programs for participants who don’t engage in traditional supports

Karinya Regulate & Connect  

Supporting participants with anxiety, autism, ADHD and school refusal through real-world programs that build emotional regulation, confidence and independence.

Designed to build real skills, increase independence and make NDIS funding go further through targeted, outcome-focused supports.

Limited placements available — suitable for participants who require an alternative to traditional supports

Call Today 0478 675 943 
Enquire now: enquiries@karinyafarmvic.com.au

Why Choose Us

✔ Small 1:2 groups for farm safety with personalised support to step back and regulate if needed.
✔ Structured sessions with clear outcomes
✔ Farm + Tech program options (visit Nextgen Youth Services for Tech programs)
✔ Immediate availability

✔ Transport available — you only pay for travel, not support staff wait time.

(saving participant funding)

Structured Group Programs Regulation & Connection Program

Delivered by qualified counsellors, sessions are tailored to the individual and guided at their pace. Using the farm setting and animal interaction, we create a space where young people feel safe enough to open up, regulate, and process what’s going on for them.

What this can support:

  • Emotional regulation and overwhelm

  • Anxiety, stress, and low mood

  • Processing experiences and big feelings

  • Building confidence and self-awareness

How it works:

  • 1:1 sessions in a quiet, outdoor setting

  • Animal interaction used therapeutically (not forced)

  • Flexible, person-centred approach

  • Can be combined with other supports if needed

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Farm-Based Counselling

Our groups are intentionally kept small (1:2 support ratio) to ensure safety, engagement, and meaningful interaction. Sessions are structured but flexible, allowing participants to build social confidence without pressure.

What participants work on:

  • Social skills and communication

  • Emotional regulation in group settings

  • Confidence and independence

  • Teamwork and peer connection

What sessions may include:

  • Animal care and interaction

  • Farm-based activities

  • Guided group tasks and challenges

  • Opportunities to practice real-world skills

Why it works:
Participants learn through doing — not sitting and talking — which increases engagement and long-term outcomes.

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Support Services & Community Access

Flexible supports that help participants access programs and build independence in the community  while making the most of their funding.

We offer transport to and from sessions, as well as additional support in the community where needed.

Our model is designed to reduce unnecessary costs and maximise time spent in meaningful support.

What we offer

  • Transport to and from Karinya programs

  • Community access supports (as required)

  • Assistance attending activities, appointments, or outings

Why this matters

  • We do not charge support hours while participants are engaged in program time, helping plans go further

  • Travel is structured and efficient to avoid unnecessary spend

  • Supports are focused on building real-life independence and confidence

Best suited for
Participants who need support accessing services, building independence or increasing their engagement in the community.

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All supports are tailored to individual goals and can be delivered under NDIS plans
(self or plan managed) with a focus on real outcomes and making funding go further.

Not sure what your plan covers?”We can work with you and your support coordinator to ensure the right supports are in place.

Who We Support & Why Karinya 

Karinya supports young people who may be experiencing

  • Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

  • Challenges with regulation and behaviour

  • Social disconnection or isolation

  • Neurodivergence (including ADHD & Autism)

  • Difficulty engaging in traditional settings

 

We meet each person where they’re at — without pressure, without judgment.

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Focused on Real Outcomes

  •  Improved emotional regulation

  •  Increased confidence and independence

  •  Development of social and communication skills

  •  Capacity to engage in community and daily life

  •  Building routine, structure, and coping strategies

Working With Support Coordinators

We provide clear communication, structured supports, and outcome-focused reporting to assist in achieving participant goals.

  • NDIS-aligned service delivery

  • Small group structured supports

  • Reports available on request

  • Flexible intake and matching process

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My stepdaughter has been attending Karinya Farm for around 5-6 months now and the team there are fantastic. Amanda is very open and transparent which we like but in same breathe keeping my stepdaughter sessions confidential as promised to her. Amanda and the team are fantastic with all my children and make them feel welcome, when looking for therapy we didn’t want a clinical setting and finding Karinya Farm was a blessing and my stepdaughter would go everyday if she was allowed. It’s a happy and safe place and always full of smiles.  

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I can't speak highly enough of Karinya Farm's wonderful staff and all the animals we get to interact with each week. My children feel so safe and supported at the farm, that it's become the highlight of their week. A perfect environment for healing, growing and connecting.

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I cannot recommend Amanda and the team at Karinya Farm enough. The way they work and tailor sessions to each individual person, and adapt and change to suit the session dependant on my childs needs and energy is what makes Karinya a stand out. The work that has been done has helped my child grow so much more than I thought they ever could. We have tried the clinical settings, within a counselling room, however was not for my child. Walking around the farm feeding animals, cooking in the kitchen, playing games, lounging in egg chairs, my child naturally opens up and chats about their worries in a safe fun place. The strategies that my child has come away with has helped them in their everyday life. All counsellors take the time to listen not only to the client but the family. They go above and beyond to help each and every person that comes through those gates. Keep up the amazing work. 🥰🤩

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