There are different ways to explore horticulture at Wallara. You might build practical gardening skills through Day Programs or explore Supported Employment opportunities at Wallara’s farms and Land Management Services.
Choose the opportunities that suit your interests and goals. You don’t need to follow every step.
Watch the video to see some of the day programs and work that you can be part of.
Build practical gardening and horticulture skills through hands-on activities, while exploring the types of work and environments that interest you.
Develop skills and experience that can support your goals and open up opportunities across horticulture, grounds maintenance and land management.
Build practical skills in grounds maintenance and land care through activities such as lawn mowing, brush cutting, pruning, weed management and bushland maintenance. Learn to use equipment safely while building teamwork, organisation and problem-solving skills.
Develop practical gardening and horticulture skills through plant propagation, growing from seed, seasonal planting, composting, soil preparation, plant identification and garden maintenance. Explore sustainable gardening while building skills, confidence and teamwork.
Explore Supported Employment opportunities across farms, gardens and community settings. Different roles offer different types of outdoor work, so you can explore opportunities that match your interests, skills and individual employment goals.
Work across the Flower Farm and Cottage Gardens at Sages Cottage Farm, supporting a range of horticulture activities throughout the seasons. Tasks may include planting, propagation, garden maintenance and other horticulture work depending on seasonal needs.
Work across the farm supporting lawns, edging and general property and grounds maintenance. Tasks vary throughout the year depending on seasonal needs and the work required across the property.
Work across the Farm’s outdoor environment, with activities that can include horticulture and grounds maintenance, animal care and general farm operations.
Work as part of a supported team maintaining parks, gardens, schools, community facilities and commercial properties. Depending on the site and season, work can include mowing, weeding, pruning, mulching, caring for native plants and bushland, and keeping outdoor spaces looking their best.
Wallara can support you to explore employment opportunities with other employers. Some people may choose Open Employment, continue in Supported Employment, or combine different employment opportunities.
Open Employment may be another option depending on your individual employment goals.
Some people may also choose to continue in Supported Employment while working in Open Employment.
See how Sullivan combines Supported Employment with Wallara Land Management Services and Open Employment with other employers.
Talk with the Client Experience Team about your interests, skills and goals, and which horticulture opportunities might suit you.
