Our Programs
As our core program centres around therapeutic gardening, it is important that potential participants are interested in gardening and would be willing to participate in our outdoor activities.
However, we do offer other services which are not garden-based such as our cafe program at Coburg and Clinical Services such as Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Counselling. We also have an experienced team of 1:1 Support Workers who provide in-home or in-community support to participants.
Yes we do! However, our Client Services team will need to assess a potential participants’ needs and allocate a suitable Support Worker before they can commence services.
Our core program operates between 9am – 3pm Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. In addition to this, we offer 1:1 support in the community which is available after hours on weekdays and weekends. We also offer an Teenage program between 3pm – 5pm. If you are interested in accessing these services, please submit an enquiry here.
Please complete our New Participant Enquiry form to express your interest. Our Client Services team will contact you to ask you some questions about yourself or the person you are referring. Following this, they will arrange a site visit with you.
You can find the prices for our services in our prospectus located here
We accept a number of different funding options. Most commonly, participants pay through their NDIS plan, however some participants also pay for the program through various funding bodies such as the Transport and Accident Commission (TAC), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) or a school. We also accept private payments.
The core program generally suits participants who are aged 16 years and older. We offer an Adult Gardening program for participants aged between 40-60 years, as well as the Grow Well program for children aged 7-14 years. Our Teenage program is for Participants aged between 13-17 years.
Yes, we do. A trial period will depend on the individual’s needs. The duration will be discussed in the initial meeting and a trial period will be charged as per the normal session rate. We will reassess the participants’ goals and plans at KHG following the trial period.
Our Nurseries
We have over 300 different plant species for sale in our nurseries! If you are after something in particular, head to one of our nurseries to browse the wide range of plants. If you would like to speak to our nursery team to arrange pick-up or if you have any enquiries regarding a specific plant, please contact our Doncaster nursery on (03) 9848 3695 and our Coburg nursery on 0484 017 119.
We are able to transport stock between our two nurseries, so if you are after something specific at one of our nurseries, please call ahead so we can ensure your order is available at your nearest nursery.
Unfortunately, we do not offer wholesale prices. We are a not-for-profit organisation with prices that are highly competitive.
Our Doncaster nursery is open 9am-2:30pm Monday to Friday. Our Coburg nursery is open 9am – 2:30pm Monday to Friday and Saturday Mornings 9am-1pm. Peppertree Place Cafe is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am – 1.30pm.
We don’t take bulk plant orders at the moment. Please drop into one of our nurseries to browse our selection of plants and purchase them on the day.
Our Sites
Our gardens are dedicated to participants in our programs. Visitors from community groups can be arranged by appointment only. To book an appointment please get in contact (03) 9848 3695 or info@kevinheinzegrow.org.au
We offer group visits at both our Doncaster and Coburg sites. You can find out more about the services we offer in our prospectus located here. Please contact us at info@kevinheinzegrow.org.au to find out more.
Unfortunately, we are unable to allow dogs on-site (excluding therapy or guide dogs). This precaution is to ensure the safety of our community and your pet.
All day parking is available in the carpark at our Doncaster site and hourly parking is available on Urquhart St near the entrance to our Coburg site.
Volunteering
Please contact the Community Liaison team at communities@kevinheinzegrow.org.au to discuss volunteering opportunities. We will be in touch with you as soon as we can.
Our dedicated team of volunteers support our groups and participants in a variety of garden and outdoor activities.
We currently have a range of volunteer opportunities available:
- Participant-focused Volunteer
- Cafe Program Volunteer
- Garden Maintenance Volunteer
- General Maintenance Volunteer
- Horticulture Volunteer
- Project Volunteer
All volunteers will be asked to provide a current police check (less than two years old), a Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, a Working with Children Card and an NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencing with Kevin Heinze Grow. Volunteers will also be required to supply two professional referees.