Planning Great Futures

Planning Great Futures Planning Great Futures is a planning consultancy for individuals with a disability, their families, teams and agencies creating exciting futures.

Planning Great Futures has been in business for thirteen years and has completed a number of projects and over seventy graphic plans ( PATH)
Planning - We have done a number of graphic plans PATH and MAP for individuals with a disability, carers, teams and agencies
Carers - We work with carers to create plans for them and help make them happen
Workshops on planning - we deliver fun 'hands on' workshops for workers on planning including one day workshop 101 ways to plan and a longer program The Tool Kit. these are often followed up by sessions in the workplace. The Housing Roadshow - a workshop for individuals with a disability and their families to provide an informative practical guide to housing and the road to independent living. Includes the booklet The Housing Information Kit. Can also be delivered to workers
Mentor and support program - we offer a program of skill development, links to community, working alongside staff in the workplace to change values, build skills and create a change of culture in services. This can be particularly helpful where traditional training programs have not led to positive change. Participant reviews - a fun filled program including arts, one to one and group work to find out what participants think about their program, and what they would like to change. Suits traditional services wanting to make genuine changes to the way they deliver support.

17/11/2025

Thanks to Allison for a fantastic art workshop last Saturday
We had so much fun we decided to run an early Christmas workshop on
Saturday 6th December
10.00 am to 3.00pm
52 Ryan Road, Pakenham 3810
Decorate the oversized real Christmas tree!
Christmas card making
Xmas decorations
Christmas baking
plus a delicous lunch
We can provide staff support if needed
There is no charge for the workshop if you bring your own staff.
NDIS rules preclude us from charging for art classes, lunch etc
RSVP to Di on 0412 535 435 or message here

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14/11/2025

Wavlink Neighbourhood House in Glen Waverley is looking for a locum manager ASAP with a possible view to also applying for the position on a long term basis.
Wavlink is a fabulous neighbourhood house for adults with a disability running six days a week with over sixty students,, great team of tutors and support staff,
The management role requires someone with considerable experience in the community services sector and NDIS programs.
We may also be looking for a program coordinator to focus on day to day management of staff, classes and support to the team
Give DI a call on 0412 535 435 if you are interested. Then I can get back to running my business!

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06/11/2025

The Great Move
An enormous vote of thanks to Chris, Alyce, Alysha ( five star girl!) Cam and Ross, the removalists, Ashleigh who spent a long time persuading Max the horse it was OK to move to a new home.

Our biggest surprise was when we went to move Midnight the black rabbit we met five baby rabbits!! The great escape from home a few months ago very obviously resulted in a romantic encounter with some handsome wild rabbit!! The babies are about four weeks old and so cute! So thanks to the rabbits of Brookfield for that surprise goodbye present!

Max and Georgia have gone to live in Clyde with Ashleigh and two other horses. Great news is Alysha's pony Derek is coming to live with us and we also have Bella the Shetland and Sam and Michu the alpacas.

We have two super poultry runs so Tim, our self designated poultry manager, is searching the internet for bantams and I have a yearning for some white Peking ducks.

We are already finding the farm here easier to manage as not on such a grand scale, less house to clean and gardens to mow. The local shops are easy to park at, unlike the Beaconsfield nightmare car park!

Ross and Cam now both live in share houses so just Chris and I at home which is just fine!

We look forward to seeing all our friends at Ryan Road as we look forward to our first art workshop on Saturday 15th November.

And lastly we brought the name plaque Brookfield. We are not sure, should we keep the name going?

Di, Chris and the team xx

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04/11/2025
19/10/2025

Thanks for all the people that came along last Saturday for the Goodbye to Brookfield barbecue. It was wonderful to see so many friends along and all agreed it was one of our best barbecues!
Ruth our housekeeper came along and as usual made it a real party! Thanks for your help Ruth. I appreciate Chris and Terrence who so ably cooked a huge barbecue It was lovely to have Sam from Extended Families along with her group of young people who are regular visitors and always love to visit all the animals.
We look forward to seeing many of you on Saturday 15th November for our first arts workshop.
our new address: 25 Ryan Road Pakenham,
Di and team at Brookfield

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01/10/2025

Art and craft day at the new farm!
Saturday 15th November
10.00 am to 3.00 pm
New address!
25 Ryan Road Pakenham
We have a massive new art and craft room and Allison our art teacher cannot wait to provide a great day of creativity and fun.
Due to new NDIS rules we cannot charge for our days but we can charge 1:3 or 1:1 staff costs. But you can bring your own support worker if you prefer
A chance to see our new property, everything else will be the same!
RSVP to Di on 0412 535 435

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23/09/2025
Thanks Allison for a fantastic workshop today
23/09/2025

Thanks Allison for a fantastic workshop today

22/09/2025

Yes it is a Goodbye to Brookfield barbecue! Didn't we all just have some great times there! But times moves on and we are off to Pakenham to a smaller farm at the end of October. We will still be providing a respite care service so business as usual!
When: Saturday 18th October
12.00. midday to 2.00pm
Who: Friends, families and supporters of Brookfield
Where: Brookfield, 109 Holm Park Road, Beaconsfield.
Just bring yourself along, If you wish a bottle of non alcoholic drinks or some snacks would be welcome
RSVP to Di on 0412 535 435 or
planninggreatfutures@gmail.com
I look forward to seeing you at the farm.

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18/09/2025

Reminder - a workshop for family carers on Planning for the Future tomorrow at Wavlink
18th September
1.30 to 3.30 pm
Call Di on 0412 535 435 for more information or to book a spot

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10/09/2025

It is hard to give up person centred planning and have recently been picking up new work
WANTED - a graphic artist who would be interested in casual work 2 - 4 hour sessions at $80.00 an hour. Travel included and training provided
* Able to draw quickly and capture the ideas of the group- formal arts training is not necessary - a cartooning style is fine,
* Be able to spell!
* Relate well to a range of people including professionals and people with a disability.
* An understanding of the disability field is not essential but would be helpful
Call Di on 0412 535 435 for more information

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