Things to Do in Casey With an NDIS Support Worker

The City of Casey has plenty to try. We checked every place below on its own website. Details change, so check the link before you go.

A support worker can help you plan the trip, get there, stay as long as you like, and try something new. That is what our community participation support is for.

Your local library

Connected Libraries runs the public libraries in Casey. Branches include Cranbourne Library at the Casey Complex, Hampton Park Library, Doveton Library, Endeavour Hills Library and Bunjil Place Library in Narre Warren. Branches

Bunjil Place, Cranbourne, Doveton, Endeavour Hills and Hampton Park run a weekly Quiet Hour. Lights are dimmed and noise is kept low for people with sensory needs. Every library has low vision and large key keyboards. Quiet Hour · Accessibility

Support worker tip: pick a Quiet Hour for a first visit, help you join, and find the events calendar together. Events

Bunjil Place, Narre Warren

Bunjil Place is a theatre, gallery, library and plaza on Patrick Northeast Drive. It accepts the Companion Card, so a carer can attend shows as a complimentary guest. It runs relaxed performances, with a quiet space and doors left open. There is an accessible adult change room with a hoist, and hearing loops in the theatre. Accessibility at Bunjil Place

Support worker tip: book accessible seats ahead, sit with you, and step out to the quiet space if you need a break.

Leisure centres and pools

The City of Casey owns its leisure centres. Aligned Leisure manages them. Council page

• Casey ARC, Narre Warren. Pools including a wave pool with beach entry, a spa hoist and two in-water wheelchairs.
• Casey RACE, Cranbourne East. A ramp into the warm water and 50 metre pools, hoists, water wheelchairs and four accessible change rooms.
• Casey Stadium, Cranbourne. Indoor courts and a Changing Places toilet and shower.

Casey ARC and Casey RACE give carers with a Companion Card free entry. Accessibility

Support worker tip: help with changing, stay close in the water, and build up from a short swim to a class.

Inclusive sport

Council runs Sport4All, a national program that helps local clubs welcome people with disability. An Inclusion Coach works with clubs on an action plan. Sport4All in Casey

Support worker tip: ask clubs if they are part of Sport4All, come to a trial session, and help you settle in with the team.

Community houses and centres

Council lists community venues across Casey, including Cranbourne Community House (Valepark Crescent, Cranbourne), Hampton Park Community House (Stuart Avenue), Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre (Oak Avenue) and Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre in Cranbourne North. Council venue list

Support worker tip: call ahead to ask which groups meet there, then go along with you to the first session.

Men's Shed in Cranbourne

The Cranbourne Community House Men's Shed is a workshop at 49 Valepark Crescent. Members work on their own projects and make toys. There are also leadlighting and Hebel stone sculpture classes. Men's Shed page

Support worker tip: help you use tools safely and stay on task, and step back as you get to know the group.

Volunteering

Council lists volunteering options, from environmental work to community gardens, and points to Volunteer Matcher, a site that lists local roles. Volunteering in Casey

Friends Groups care for local reserves. Examples are Friends of Rivergum Reserve in Hampton Park and Friends of Eumemmerring Creek in Doveton, who do planting and weeding. Environmental volunteering

Support worker tip: find a role that suits you, help with the sign-up, and work alongside you on the day.

Gardens, farms and parks

• Cranbourne Gardens, Cranbourne. Run by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. You can borrow a non-motorised wheelchair at the Visitor Centre. Paths suit manual and electric wheelchairs. Accessibility
• Myuna Farm, Doveton. A Council community farm on Kidds Road. The paddock feed trail suits prams and wheelchairs, and there is an accessible toilet. Things to do
• Old Cheese Factory, Berwick. Its community gardens include raised accessible plots. Community gardens

Support worker tip: plan rest stops, bring what you need for the weather, and help with feeding animals or planting.

Markets

• Kirkwood Market, Hampton Park. A monthly open-air market with local vendors and food stalls. Council's listing says it is wheelchair accessible. Kirkwood Market
• Berwick Farmers Market, Berwick. A monthly produce market at the Old Cheese Factory. Berwick Farmers Market

Support worker tip: practise handling money, choose stalls together, and leave when it gets too busy.

Getting started with us

We are based in Cranbourne North. We support people to get out in their community. See our local pages for Cranbourne North, Narre Warren and Hampton Park. To talk about community access, call 0406 395 993.

FAQs

Can my support worker come into a show or pool with me?

Many venues welcome support workers. Bunjil Place accepts the Companion Card for shows, and Casey ARC and Casey RACE give carers with a Companion Card free entry. Other venues have their own rules, so your support worker can call ahead and check before you book.

What if I have never been to a group before?

That is normal. Start small. Try a quiet visit first, such as a library Quiet Hour or a walk at Cranbourne Gardens. Your support worker can stay with you, help you meet people, and step back as you grow in confidence. You choose the pace, and you can try a different activity if the first one does not suit.

How do I find out what is on this month?

Check the venue's own website, because times change often. Connected Libraries has an events calendar, and the City of Casey lists local events and markets on its website. Your support worker can look through these with you, help you choose something, and plan how you will get there and home again.

Looking for a home as well? See our SIL vacancy in Cranbourne North.