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How’s the serenity: Jade, left, Sarah and Matthew enjoy the new sensory garden in Langwarrin with Wallara carers and Rotary Club of Frankston volunteers. Picture: Yanni
OLLIE
SCOUT
“I like everything at FiRST early learning I like outside.”
“I like playing tea parties with my friends and colouring.”
CHLOE
“I like science with Sean and having tea parties.”
Tranquil garden new retreat
RUBY
LUKAS
“I love my friends and my teachers.”
“I like playing with my friends, like building blocks and playing with Kevin.”
BEN
ATHVITHAN
“Because I learn everything”
“Because I’ve got friends to play with and because there’s lots of toys to play with and crafts and drawing and colouring!”
KEVIN
KIYARA
“Because I like to read books. I like playing with Lukas.”
“I love doing artworks and colouring”
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Frankston Times 18 December 2017
A GARDEN planned and planted to provide a soothing sight for vulnerable eyes opened its gate last Wednesday (13 December) in Langwarrin. The Rotary Club of Langwarrin transformed a vacant slab of land next to disability care organisation Wallara’s office at 409 McClelland Drive into a tranquil herb and flower garden. People with high support needs helped by Wallara will be able to enjoy warm weather this summer and “a sensory experience” in the wheelchair accessible garden. “They are some of the most vulnerable people in our community, many of whom are non-verbal, have limited mobility and require assistance with feeding, hygiene and some of the most basic, everyday things that we take for granted,” Wallara coordinator Kay Noy said. “Most gardens are planned around the visual
appearance, entertainment or relaxation - some feature all three of these components - but not all gardens have a sensory focus, despite this having the greatest value for all ages and all abilities. “For people with different abilities, a sensory experience can have even greater benefit to both emotional and physical health.” Ms Noy praised Rotary volunteers who have “rolled up their sleeves and given up their weekends to dig the garden, lay decking and gravel, plant flowers and basically transform the space”. Wallara has four sites in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula area including the 38-acre heritage-listed Sages Cottage Farm in Baxter. The organisation supports more than 500 people by providing community day services, residential and supported accommodation part and full-time employment, training and workplace opportunities for the disabled.
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