Welcoming children and families to
enjoy a unique therapeutic experience
at The Play Projects Farm
About The Farm
Located at Wahgunyah (35 mins from Yarrawonga), “Quondong” is The Play Projects farm. With a number of custom-built spaces, the farm has been designed with therapeutic benefits in mind. At each turn, you’ll find something new to explore.
Find the veggie garden, chook house and bike shed to the right of the homestead; the swimming pool to the right; the sandpit, climbing logs and fire pit to the rear; and the sensory garden with custom-built climbing frames to the front. The bike track extends around the property’s perimeter and the river wraps behind both the cottage and the homestead - great for swimming and kayaking.
With 9 bedrooms between the glorious historic homestead and the newly-built cottage, the farm is perfect for both self-led family retreats and therapist-led multi-day programs.
Farm Accommodation
The Homestead
The original 1890’s homestead is the heart of the farm. This magnificent building features 4 bedrooms, full-equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and 2 dining room/living areas, sunroom and laundry room.
The Cottage
The newly-built cottage is just metres from the Homestead and features 5 bedrooms, open plan kitchen/living/dining area, bathroom, laundry and large deck area to the rear which overlooks the river.
Food at The Farm
The kitchens at the farm are fully-equipped with everything you need, and the pizza oven and BBQ areas are great for getting the whole group involved in cooking activities.
For those visiting the farm on a therapist-led program, all food and snacks are provided. Our focus on healthy, hearty food comes alive during these programs as participants are encouraged to pick produce from the veggie garden and learn new skills in the kitchen.
We are more than happy to cater for all dietary needs and sensitivities too. Just ask us when you book your retreat.
Farm-Based Play
The Play Projects Farm is well-equipped to cater for families and groups.
- 9 bedrooms
- Multiple indoor and outdoor dining and relaxation spaces
- Excellent kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Swimming pool and river access (kayaks provided)
- Bikes and bike track
- Campfire zones, custom-built pizza oven and BBQ
- Veggie garden, potting shed and chook pen
- Sandpit and mud kitchen
Farm-Based Play
The Play Projects Farm perfectly encapsulates our philosophy of play-based therapy. Every inch of the farm allows for skill development through play. From the lush natural surrounds and cultivated sensory spaces to the potting shed and swimming pool, there’s never a dull day on the farm.
Whether you’re visiting the farm as a self-led family or your child is attending one of our therapist-led multiday programs, play and nature will be at the centre of your experience.
NDIS Funding
Our experienced team of Occupational Therapists have tailored the retreat program to ensure it provides an intensive therapeutic experience for each individual.
Our programs focus on developing sustainable routines and building independence with daily living skills to support NDIS participants with goals of future independent living.
NDIS Funding For Retreats
As a registered NDIS provider, The Play Projects services are eligible for NDIS funding. Our dedicated staff are here to make your child's stay fun, and fulfilling, and to help them achieve their NDIS goals. Pre-program goal setting is undertaken and an outcome report is provided after the retreat.
For more information about accessing funding for our retreats, please contact us.