BVC Support Β· Melbourne

CSO

Supporting people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse communities to access services, understand their options and participate more confidently in their community.

CSO
NDIS registered
Since 2018 Β· Melbourne-wide

Community Support Officer

Engaging CALD Communities

Supporting people with disability from culturally and linguistically
diverse communities to access services, understand their options and
participate more confidently in their community.

Community Support Officer

Supporting CALD Communities

Our Community Support Officers help address barriers that people
from culturally and linguistically diverse communities may experience
when accessing disability services and support.

01

Effectively Engaging Disability Services

Helping individuals and families understand disability services,
available supports and how to engage with the systems around them.

02

Social Stigma & Cultural Views

Recognising cultural perspectives and social attitudes that may
influence how disability, support and healthcare are understood.

03

Familiarity with the Australian Healthcare System

Providing culturally aware guidance to help people better
understand and navigate Australia’s healthcare and disability
support systems.

Inclusive Support

Supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities

BVC Support works with communities from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds to help people understand
their options and access appropriate disability supports.

Our approach recognises the importance of language, culture,
family and community when providing person-centred support.

Arabic
Bosnian
Chinese
Dari
Hindi
Punjabi

BVC Support

BVC Corners

Support experiences for children with Autism, ADHD and ADD

BVC Corners provides safe, structured and supportive outdoor
experiences for children and teenagers with Autism Spectrum
Disorder, ADHD, ADD and other developmental support needs.

A safe outdoor space to explore, grow and connect

BVC Corners combines nature, movement, play, creativity and
structured support to help children develop confidence, emotional
regulation, communication, social participation and independence.

The program focuses on meaningful outdoor and community-based
experiences rather than a traditional centre-based environment.

Who We Support

Individualised support for every child

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Support with communication, routines, transitions, sensory
needs, emotional regulation, confidence and social participation.

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ADHD

Movement, structure, positive redirection, attention support,
social guidance and opportunities to regulate energy.

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ADD

Support for focus, motivation, task initiation, confidence,
organisation and emotional wellbeing.

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Developmental Support Needs

Support with routines, independence, communication, social
interaction and participation within the community.

Why Outdoor Experiences?

Space to move, explore and participate

Outdoor environments can provide opportunities for movement,
sensory exploration, social interaction and confidence-building
in a natural and supportive setting.

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Movement & Regulation

Movement-based activities can help children release energy,
practise focus and develop calming strategies.

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Sensory Exploration

Nature provides opportunities to explore textures, sounds,
movement and space at an individual pace.

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Social Participation

Supported activities encourage communication, teamwork,
turn-taking and positive social interaction.

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Confidence & Independence

Children can try new activities, make choices and build
confidence through supported experiences.

Our Outdoor Experience Areas

Different spaces for different needs

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Calm Corner

A quiet space where children can pause, reset, breathe and
receive support when they need a break.

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Movement Corner

Walking, games, stretching and movement activities designed
to support energy regulation and focus.

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Creative Corner

Outdoor art, nature-based activities, music, storytelling
and creative expression.

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Social Corner

Small-group activities that encourage communication,
sharing, teamwork and friendship-building.

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Nature Corner

Gardening, plant care, nature walks and outdoor discovery
activities designed to encourage curiosity and engagement.

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Life Skills Corner

Practical activities supporting routines, independence,
decision-making, following instructions and confidence.

Activities

What Children Can Experience

Activities can be adapted according to each child’s age,
interests, abilities, sensory preferences and individual
support goals.

  • βœ“ Outdoor sensory play
  • βœ“ Gardening and plant care
  • βœ“ Nature walks
  • βœ“ Movement games
  • βœ“ Calm breathing activities
  • βœ“ Outdoor art and craft
  • βœ“ Music and rhythm activities
  • βœ“ Storytelling and imaginative play
  • βœ“ Small-group social activities
  • βœ“ Confidence-building challenges
  • βœ“ Daily living activities
  • βœ“ Community participation

Our Approach

Person-centred support

Every child is supported with patience, respect and understanding.
Our approach focuses on individual strengths, interests and needs.

Person-centred support
Predictable routines
Visual and verbal guidance
Gentle encouragement
Sensory-aware activities
Family and carer collaboration

Safety & Supervision

Safety is always a priority

As an outdoor-based program, activities are planned with
appropriate supervision and consideration of each child’s needs
and the surrounding environment.

Appropriate supervision
Safe activity planning
Weather conditions
Hydration and sun protection
Sensory needs
Risk assessment

NDIS Support

Supporting individual NDIS goals

BVC Corners may support goals related to social and community
participation, daily living skills, emotional regulation,
communication, independence, confidence-building and wellbeing.

Families can contact BVC Support to discuss whether the program
may be appropriate for their child’s plan, goals and individual
support needs.

Give your child a safe outdoor space to grow

BVC Corners provides opportunities for children to move, explore,
connect and build confidence through safe and supportive outdoor
experiences.

Let's start with a conversation,
not a form.

Tell us who the care is for and where you are. We'll listen, ask a few gentle questions, and only suggest something if it genuinely fits.