Thrive Connections Program

Connect. Grow. Belong. Thrive.

A welcoming 12-month group program for adults living with disability.
Make new friends, build confidence, learn new skills, and explore your community in a therapeutic, fun and supportive environment.

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Thrive Connections is a therapeutic group program led by qualified social workers.
Each monthly session is purposefully designed to build confidence, social skills, independence, and community connection, with guest input from psychologists, occupational therapists, art therapists, physiotherapists, and dietitians across the year. It's structured, goal-focused support that feels like fun.

What to expect?

Expect friendly faces, hands-on activities, and a welcoming group where everyone belongs. Each month we explore one topic together, from confidence building to cooking, creative arts, and community outings, delivered by experienced social workers with guest experts along the way.

  • Delivered by → Qualified social workers

  • Ages → 18 and over

  • Sessions → 12 monthly therapeutic sessions, one topic per month

  • Group size → 2 small groups of 6 to 8 people

  • Location → Broadmeadows Central, Shop G109, 1099-1169 Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows VIC 3047

Who is this program for?

This program may suit you if you are an NDIS participant aged 18 or over who wants more social connection, would like to make friends, wants to build confidence, practise social and communication skills, get more involved in the community, or improve independence and routines. We welcome people with a range of support needs.

Is it the right fit?

Before the program starts one of our social workers will have a friendly intake chat with you to learn about your goals and support needs and make sure the group is the right fit. If it isn't right just now, we'll talk with you about other support options. To keep the group safe for everyone, the program isn't suitable during an acute mental health crisis, or where there are significant aggression risks, active substance misuse, behaviours requiring one-to-one support, or medical instability preventing community attendance, in those situations individual supports are the better path, and we can help arrange them.

Express your interest

Fill in the form below, whether you're a participant, a family member, or a professional making a referral. We'll be in touch to arrange the intake chat. If you’d prefer to talk it through first, you can call us on 03 9620 3090 or email jason@roulaana.com.au.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

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  • Thrive Connections is designed for NDIS participants and can typically be funded through your plan (such as capacity building or social and community participation supports, depending on your plan). We'll talk through your plan fit at the intake chat, and we can speak with your support coordinator or plan manager directly.

  • No. You're welcome to bring your support worker, and family are welcome to be part of the intake conversation. Our aim over the year is to build your confidence to participate in your own way.

  • That's exactly who this program is for. Groups are small (6 to 8 people), led by qualified social workers, and everyone moves at their own pace. Nobody is ever forced to do anything.

  • Costs are discussed at intake based on your NDIS plan. There's no cost to enquire or to have the intake chat.

  • Yes. Support coordinators, support workers, allied health professionals, and family members are all welcome to refer, just use the form below and tell us who to contact.

  • Then we'll say so honestly at intake, and talk with you about other support options. No pressure, no obligation.

  • Groups start once filled, and with only 12 to 16 places across both groups, spots are limited. Enquire early and we'll keep you updated on start dates.

  • Yes, sessions run at Broadmeadows Central, which is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and amenities.

  • Yes, our team includes Syriac, Assyrian, Arabic, Turkish, Chaldean, Greek, French, Somali, and Mandarin speakers. We can arrange interpreters for the intake chat if required.