Leisure Networks

LN Plan

Participants

Our recreation and leisure programs encourage friendships, fun and new experiences. Our professional team are experienced travelling with small groups.

Independent Living

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We support individuals to live independently, whether it’s in their own home through Supported Independent Living (SIL) or through our two readiness programs – Thrive and Weekend Mini Breaks

Our dedicated Independent Living team is made up of skilled, engaged professionals whose main goal is to help people achieve independence. SIL offers tailored support to individuals living in their own homes, while our Thrive – Independent Living Program provides a group setting to help adults living with a disability build skills and confidence for everyday life at home.

2026 Independent Living Information Sessions

Want to better understand our approach and how it could support you or your clients?
Join us at one of our 2026 Independent Living Sessions with both in-person and online sessions.

On the night, you will hear about

  • Our Independent Living programs and services including our support model, values and intended outcomes.
  • Weekend Mini Breaks
  • Thrive
  • Supported Independent Living (SIL)
  • The different types of funding available to those with Home and Living Goals.
  • Funding requirements for our programs – including Short Term Respite (STR) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding
  • Opportunity for Q&A with out team

Thursday 12 March

4.30pm to 5.30pm
Leisure Networks HQ, 4 Verner Street Geelong

Saturday 11 April

10.30am to 12.00pm
Thrive House, Bell Post Hill

Wednesday 20 May

7.30pm to 8.30pm
Virtual Session

Monday 22 June

4.30pm to 5.30pm
Leisure Networks HQ, 4 Verner Street Geelong

Supporting Documents

2026 Independent Living Programs

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Annual Report 2018

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Annual Report 2019

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Annual Report 2020

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Annual Report 2021

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Annual Report 2022

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Our Team

Roxie Bennett

Head of Strategic Partnerships & Special Projects

Roxie Bennett is a strategic relationships and community engagement specialist with a strong background in the media; communications, events, and mark...

Rhiannon Willmott

Support Coordinator

Rhiannon is a former Division 1 Registered Nurse who moved from nursing into the community care sector in 2007, managing community aged care packages....

Renee Trotter

Quality Manager - Community, Impact & Wellbeing

Renee joined Leisure Networks in 2024 as Quality Manager. She has 20 years’ experience in healthcare, with a background as a Registered Nurse.  Renee ...

Ramona

Support Coordinator

Ramona has worked in the disability sector for over 18 years, working across both Government and Not for Profit Organisations. She holds a Bachelor’s ...

Pooja Kalra

Support Coordinator

Pooja has worked in disability sector for nearly five years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health, working as a train...

Weekend Mini Breaks

Looking for a shorter stay or a taste of independent living? Mini Breaks are perfect for those needing a little respite or wanting to take their first overnight stay away from home, all in a small, supportive group.

Thrive – Independent Living Group Program

Supporting adults living with a disability who aspire to live independently or want to develop the skills to gain confidence in everyday life at home

Frequently asked questions & answers

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Find your Support

Social and Recreation Groups

Our recreation and leisure programs encourage friendships, fun and new experiences and increased capacity in your everyday life.

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Holiday Programs

Our holiday programs offer people of all ages the opportunity to connect with their community, make friends and experience new things in a small group setting. We offer programs most days over the holidays period (except public holidays) for a range of ages.

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Skill Building

Capacity Building Groups

Our capacity building programs can assist people into employment, independent living or in pursuing a healthy, more active life. 

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Employment Supports

Leisure Networks Employment Supports will help you plan your pathway to employment. Out 1:1 service supports you to gain the confidence and skills you need to make the move into the workforce

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Independent Living

This fantastic model of support allows us to develop your independence within the home and community. Together you will set and achieve your own goals, be empowered, have fun, gain confidence, grow, develop skills, have support, learn and enjoy special friendships.

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Leisure Networks NDIS Plan Manager

Financial Plan Management

As an experienced NDIS plan management provider we take the worry out of paying your NDIS bills. Our staff are skilled, efficient and very responsive, ensuring providers are paid on behalf of people with an NDIS plan.

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Support Coordination

Our support coordinators help people learn about the NDIS, assist with choosing new services, find programs to build independence and manage their NDIS funding. Support Coordinators are very experienced with the NDIS and in finding ways to meet a person’s needs and their goals.  

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