How Simon’s Art Mentor Programs Align With NDIS Core Capacity Building

Below is a breakdown of how each of Simon's program themes directly supports NDIS Core Capacity outcomes

1. Social & Community Participation

Simon’s programs foster communication, confidence, self-expression, and engagement through visual storytelling and photography-based learning.

How Simon supports this:

• Learning narrative photography helps participants express ideas, emotions, and personal identity

• Discussing imagery builds communication skills and confidence in sharing perspectives

• Exploring visual storytelling encourages participants to engage socially and connect through meaningful themes

• Collaborative elements—reviewing work, discussing ideas, planning shoots—support social interaction

• Preparing artwork for community exhibition or presentation builds pride and participation in community life

Outcomes supported:

• Increased confidence interacting with others

• Improved communication through images and shared creative discussions

• Greater participation in community or group-based creative activities

• Pride and ownership over personal artistic expression

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2. Health & Wellbeing

Simon’s mentoring style is calm, reflective, structured, and empowering—ideal for supporting emotional wellbeing, self-confidence, and creative flow.

How Simon supports this:

• Photography encourages mindfulness through focusing, observing, and slowing down

• Working with composition, light, and mood provides safe emotional expression

• Developing creative projects boosts self-esteem and reduces anxiety

• Visual storytelling allows participants to explore personal experiences in a safe, supported way

• Consistent weekly structure provides routine, stability, and a sense of achievement

Outcomes supported:

• Improved emotional regulation and self-expression

• Reduced stress through mindful creative practice

• Increased self-confidence in personal abilities

• Greater sense of calm, purpose, and creative identity

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3. Lifelong Learning

Simon offers technical, structured, and professional-level teaching across photography and visual art. His programs build practical skills, problem-solving abilities, digital literacy, and creative independence.

How Simon supports this:

• Teaching technical photography skills (composition, lighting, exposure, editing) develops digital competence and visual literacy

• Learning professional workflows such as print production, editing, and file management improves executive functioning

• Developing a unique visual style builds critical thinking and creative decision-making

• Preparing work for exhibition or presentation teaches planning, organisation, and step-by-step project execution

• Photography-based learning strengthens sequencing, patience, attention to detail, and long-term goal building

Outcomes supported:

• Growth in technical photography and digital art skills

• Stronger ability to follow structured, step-by-step learning

• Increased independence in completing creative tasks

• Improved problem-solving and creative decision-making

• Development of long-term learning skills and professional creative habits

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⭐ Summary

Simon’s art mentor programs help participants build confidence, emotional wellbeing, digital and technical skills, and strong creative identity. His structured yet supportive teaching aligns directly with Social & Community Participation, Health & Wellbeing, and Lifelong Learning under NDIS Core Capacity Building.

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