The Next Step

18/12/2025

Yes…we are hiring!!!
We are currently looking for caring, reliable Support Workers to join our growing team and support individuals within our local community.
We are offering part time to full time hours.

If you’re interested, please email us at
admin@thenextstepds.com.au
or phone 0403295361

14/12/2025

Sophie update📣
Soph has been up to a few things with The Next Step lately. She just completed a weekend in Avondale place where she gets to learn life skills & build her independence.

She has made many new connections with staff members and other participants in the group, building her social skills and establishing beautiful friendships.

Sophie got involved in the community by setting up her micro business that she shares with her sister Matilda, she sold their items out the front of the Henty IGA & did so well.

Sophie participated in lots of fun activities like playing laser tag, eating out & experiencing her first ever gold class movie.

We also have got to mention her time spent working with Vash improving her horse riding skills.
Sophie thoroughly enjoyed riding and learning how to work with horses.

We absolutely love working with Soph, you never really know what she is gonna do next. It’s so exciting seeing this young girl discover more about herself everyday!
Watch this space!

14/12/2025

🎄 2025 Christmas Party 🎄

What an amazing evening, and such a great way to end the year with friends and family.

Thank you everyone who has supported The Next Step this year, we appreciate you all and we love helping this beloved community.

17/11/2025

17/11/2025

Hey Everyone, We have a few changes made for our upcoming events. For more information, please go to our website!

26/10/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DYLAN!

23/10/2025

Thanks for the rides today 😊

18/10/2025

Another beautiful day to sell some cookies. Thanks to everyone who came and bought some. 😊

08/10/2025

We have our exciting new events up.
If you’re interested please go to our website and sign up. ✍🏻🙌🏻🤩

07/10/2025

It’s always nice to escape our day to day and go into nature where the air is fresh, the horses are free, and life feels beautifully simple.

Matilda and her support worker Kirsty loved getting to explore and experience the other day.

What a beautiful thing to have in our wider community 🙌🏻
Please go and support this wonderful place. 🙏🏼

25/09/2025

‘Small steps every day’– whether it’s moving the body, baking with love, or practising for a driver’s license. Imogen has been moving closer to her goals each week.
We are so proud!✨🚶‍♀️🍰🚗

15/09/2025

Meet the Staff: Sue Bourke

Sue is another one of our incredible support workers! She brings fun and laughter wherever she goes, with a loud and vibrant personality that lights up every room.
Behind her lively energy is a deeply caring and compassionate heart—she’s always ready to lend a hand, listen, and cheer people on.
What makes her truly special is her commitment to being unapologetically herself while showing the utmost respect to others, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Here is just a few words from Sue about why she enjoys working at The Next Step.

“I love being able to help and support an amazing group of young people. Watching them grow, seeing their smiles, watching them have fun and reaching their goals. It’s the best!”

We are so grateful to have this wonderful woman on our team!