Art & Soul: An NDIS Art Group on the Gold Coast Focused on Calm Connection

Finding an NDIS art group on the Gold Coast that feels calm, welcoming, and genuinely supportive can be challenging. Many participants find loud environments, fast-paced activities, or pressure to perform overwhelming, especially in traditional social programs.

Art & Soul Club was created as a gentle alternative.

This NDIS art group on the Gold Coast offers participants a relaxed, supportive space to connect through creativity, conversation, and shared experience, without pressure or expectations. It is not about producing perfect artwork. It is about feeling safe, included, and comfortable being yourself.

A Calm, Creative NDIS Art Group on the Gold Coast

Art & Soul Club is designed for participants who enjoy creative activities and benefit from slower-paced, sensory-aware environments. Each session uses creativity as a way to support emotional wellbeing, social connection, and confidence building.

Participants are encouraged to engage in ways that feel right for them. Some enjoy chatting while creating, others prefer quiet focus, and both are equally supported and respected.

Sessions are structured but flexible, allowing participants to join in, take breaks, or simply observe as needed.

What to Expect at Our NDIS Art Group Gold Coast

Each session includes a mix of creative and mindfulness-based activities, such as:

• Painting, drawing, and collage

• Diamond art and paint-by-numbers projects

• Journaling and guided creative prompts

• Sensory-friendly craft activities

• Group projects with flexible participation

Themes change regularly to keep sessions engaging while maintaining predictability and routine.

No previous art experience is needed. All materials are provided, and participants are supported according to their individual needs, preferences, and energy levels.

Who This NDIS Art Group Is Suited For

Art & Soul Club is suitable for teens and adults who:

• Prefer calm, low-pressure social environments

• Enjoy creative or hands-on activities

• Benefit from sensory-aware and trauma-informed support

• Want to build confidence and connection gradually

• Find traditional social groups overwhelming

This NDIS art group on the Gold Coast is neurodiversity-affirming and inclusive of a wide range of support needs.

Program Details

Art & Soul Club runs weekly during the school term in a small, supportive group setting.

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 9:30am to 1:30pm

Location: The Hub, 9 Price Street, Nerang

Support Ratio: 1:2, with 1:1 support available if required

Group Size: Up to 8 participants

Funding is typically claimed from NDIS Core Supports under Community Access at the 1:2 rate, plus centre capital costs.

Out-of-pocket costs: None

Food: Snacks provided, participants may bring their own if preferred

Transport: Optional pick-up and drop-off available, quoted individually

Why Creative NDIS Groups Matter

Creative environments often feel safer and more accessible for many participants. Art provides a shared focus without pressure to talk, perform, or socialise in a specific way.

This NDIS art group on the Gold Coast supports:

• Emotional regulation and self-expression

• Fine motor skills and sustained focus

• Gentle social interaction and peer connection

• Confidence through choice and participation

• Regulation through calm, predictable routines

Support workers facilitate sessions using a trauma-informed, person-centred approach, ensuring participants feel safe, respected, and in control.

Learn More About Art & Soul Club

To view full program information, current availability, and eligibility details, visit the group page here: View the Art & Soul Club page

Based on the Gold Coast