Experiences Programs

Explore Nature. Build Skills. Connect with Community.

Do you love the idea of spending more time in nature? The Accessible Outdoors Program is your chance to explore, discover, and enjoy the great outdoors.

Bedford Learning and Experiences is proud to partner with National Parks & Wildlife Service, SA Water, Forestry SA, Nature Play SA, Reservoirs South Australia, Department for Environment and Water and Friends of Parks to deliver a range of inclusive and accessible outdoor activities for NDIS participants. Whether you're looking to build new skills, boost your confidence, or simply have fun in a natural setting, this program is designed with your interests and abilities in mind.

What’s On Offer?

There’s something for everyone! Our outdoor activities are fully supported and adaptable, so you can feel confident and comfortable while getting involved.

Activities include:

• Guided nature walks through scenic trails and parks
• Camping skills workshops, including tent setup and campfire cooking
• Wildflower spotting and wildlife discovery sessions
• Fossicking and metal detecting for hidden treasures
• Geocaching adventures using GPS
• Kayaking in calm waters with trained support staff
• Snorkelling experiences in safe, accessible locations
• Community volunteering and fundraising opportunities

Why Join?

Our program is designed to align with NDIS goals while providing valuable real-world experiences:

• Inclusive and accessible: Designed for people of all abilities
• Skill-building: Learn practical outdoor and life skills
• Social connection: Make friends and connect with your community
• Confidence boosting: Try new things in a supportive, relaxed environment. Visible project outcomes create pride and satisfaction.
• Fun and adventure: Discover the joy of the outdoors with other
  

Where Does It Happen?

Activities take place at various beautiful and accessible outdoor locations across Adelaide, all selected for safety, scenery, and suitability for a range of needs and abilities.

Who can Join?

The program is open to NDIS participants 18 years and above, and support can be tailored to your plan and goals. Whether you are new to outdoor activities or a nature-lover already, you are welcome to join!

The Bedford Outdoor Projects program offers participants valuable volunteer opportunities focused on environmental conservation and skill development. By aligning with NDIS goals, Bedford Outdoors Projects ensures participants engage in meaningful activities that promote personal growth and employment readiness. Through hands-on volunteering, participants will contribute to their community while building a foundation of work-related skills for future employment opportunities.

Bedford Outdoor Projects connects participants with conservation projects through our valued partnerships with National Parks & Wildlife, SA Water, Forestry SA, and multiple Friends of Parks groups across our state's national parks and conservation areas.

The diverse array of activities include:

• Trail maintenance and habitat restoration in national parks
• Weed control initiatives at SA Water locations
• Construction and monitoring of wildlife habitats
• Native plant propagation
• Supporting wildlife rescue and habitat preservation efforts

Benefits for Participants

Our program is designed to align with NDIS goals while providing valuable real-world experiences:

• Practical Work Skills: Participants develop conservation, construction, teamwork capabilities, safety awareness and other work readiness skills that enhance employability
• Personal Growth: Activities foster independence, confidence, and self-reliance
• Social Connection: Group projects reduce isolation through meaningful peer interaction
• Sense of Achievement: Visible project outcomes create pride and satisfaction
• Community Integration: Making positive contributions to local conservation efforts
• Giving back to the community: Contributing to the greater good can lead to increased self-confidence, a sense of purpose and personal growth.

Each participant's progress is measured through personalised, adaptable assessments that track individual development at their own pace.

Why Choose Bedford Outdoor Projects?

Bedford Outdoor Projects offers a unique opportunity to build work related skills while contributing to environmental conservation. Our activities are designed to be accessible and adaptable to various abilities, ensuring everyone can participate meaningfully.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss how Bedford Outdoor Projects can support your specific goals.

Get together with Learning and Experiences friends through the Social Saturdays program, where clients can explore Adelaide and participate in activities where having FUN is the top priority. Enjoy a range of activities, including virtual reality, visiting adventure parks, eating some delicious food, and a whole lot more.

Contact us to explore more

Let’s have a chat about how you or someone you support can join these exciting programs! Please call our friendly team on 8116 2162, email clientmanagement@bedfordgroup.com.au or fill out the below and we will contact you.

Accessible Outdoors Program and Bedford Outdoor Projects are made possible with thanks to our amazing partners:

National Parks & Wildlife Service, SA Water, Forestry SA, Nature Play SA, Reservoirs South Australia, Department for Environment and Water and Friends of Parks.

If you like to sing, dance, listen to music, or simply want to make new friends and have some fun - Bedford Beats is for you!

Musical therapy releases endorphins that can give us energy and lower our stress levels. Not to mention, singing or playing music in a group increases our feeling of well-being, social inclusion and connection.

Music is for everybody. It's an expressive form which connects people to share backgrounds, stories, struggles, memories and future hopes. Bedford Beats welcomes our members to join in any way you are comfortable or able to.

Details:

Bedford Beats rehearses Thursday and Friday at the below sites and times.

Elizabeth site: 6pm - 6pm (Fortnightly - Thursday)

Panorama site: 2:30pm - 5:30 pm (Weekly - Friday)