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Ekayla Latham

Ekayla turned 21 at the end of September and wanted to be independent and make a better future for herself.

However, Ekayla has an intellectual disability which makes achieving these goals more difficult. Ekayla also lives in regional South Australia where all the programmes that could help her develop necessary skills are not always available.

Fortunately Ekayla was able to join the Bedford Day Options programme at Wallaroo Community Garden after finishing school. Since joining the programme Ekayla has gone from strength to strength. Ekayla is focusing on building social skills, working as part of a team, making choices, understanding money management and learning how to shop.

Attending the Wallaroo programme means that Ekayla can maintain existing friendships from school and the local community. This aspect of the programme is very important to her. To be surrounded by people Ekayla knows and who understand her well means her achievement is acknowledged and celebrated with friends and family every day!