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About
Monkami
Monkami
is a not for profit disability service provider, which has been
operating for more than 50 years. Presently, there are 95 people
from the eastern suburbs with an intellectual disability, who
utilise Monkami services.
Monkami
is very involved in the activities of the local community, always
looking at new and innovative ways that clients can continue to
develop and learn, and has strong links with Maroondah City
Council, Maroondah Community Centres, Neighbourhood Houses and
local businesses.
Mission
Statement
Our
mission is to provide each adult quality services and the
opportunity for individuals with an intellectual disability to
develop skills that will enable them to live with the greatest
degree of independence within their own community.
Provision of service is conditional upon the services resources
being able to meet the physical, behavioral and ‘life phase’
requirements of adults.
Programs
and Services
Monkami
offers various programs like Aqua-Aerobics/swimming, Bowling,
Bush-walking, Golf and Gym to keep clients fit and active. For more
details, please click
here.
Monkami
operates a fully functional nursery. It provides an
opportunity for clients to learn pre-vocational and social
skills, while working in an environment, where they can integrate
with the general community. For more details, please click
here.
Clients
are also encouraged to participate in Art and Drama groups.
The Art Program involves a wide range of experiences and
opportunities for all participants. For more details, please
click
here.
Monkami
provides pre-vocational employment to the clients. Clients are very
capable of doing a wide variety of work such as packaging,
labeling, sorting and shrink wrapping. For more details,
please click
here.
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