NDIS self and plan-managed individuals, families and carers can now access supports and services 1:1 and/or small groups via our EXPERIENCES both offered online and in-person from Totoka Urban Farm. Adrianne (owner) has an incredible ability to cater and document plans for varying needs due to her diverse teaching experiences and educational qualifications including special education, mental health and Masters in Education, Cognitive Psychology.
EXPERIENCES can be created including and not limited to: nature skills, nature immersion, outdoor education, connection to country, art, life skills, work-readiness, technology, art, cooking & more. Adrianne currently mentors youth in mainstream school, homeschool & adults both online & in-person at ‘Totoka’. and together Adrianne and David mentor NDIS client at Totoka Urban Farm.
Totoka Urban Farm has quirky chickens, honey bees, wholesale coffee roasting business, a beautiful small dog that loves company, 20+acres of bushland bliss and opportunities to cater for a vast range of individual needs.
Adrianne’s experience includes 23years in SA education department specialising in special education and outdoor/nature based education. Extensive background as a teacher/leadership in education, with a Masters degree in Education, Cognitive Psychology, Post Graduates in Special Education, learning difficulties & mental health. Vast experience in special education schools and 2 sons with severe dyslexia/dysgraphia, Adrianne neurodivergent and empathic to individual needs. Extensive experience with challenging behaviours; Adrianne’s calm but confident nature is well respected by all ages. Adrianne mentors families with strategies to get outside daily, as continued research has shown nature supports mental health, increases learning pathways, hence the passion for mentoring outside at Totoka Urban Farm!
Adrianne’s has all checks, police clearances, WWCC, first aid and registered for GST. Please visit our website to learn ALL about Adrianne, especially the EDUCATION page which details Adrianne’s extensive teaching and academic background.
