Freyr’s Bamboo Sky-Kubu is intended to be a place where Freyr, my daughter who has special needs, can live, work and play – and where her friends (of all abilities) can come and be part of co-creating activities and events progressing towards the development of an inclusive community social enterprise model and supportive learning spaces for skills and cultural exchange… We understand the challenges that parents of special needs children face, and we aim to alleviate some of the “care burden” by providing a range of activities and services which provide access to inclusive activities that cater to a variety of interests and abilities.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be included, to explore and learn new things. From participatory workshops and interactive sessions; our programs are designed to promote growth, self-expression, and social interaction.
At Bamboo Creative, our mission is to create inclusive village environments that empower individuals with disabilities to actively participate in daily activities and have meaningful life experiences. We are dedicated to building strong relationships with our local community, neighbors & staff, foundations, and international helpers, including artists, skilled professionals, therapists, and international families. Together, we aim to develop a nurturing village environment where our “kids” can truly experience social inclusion with the assistance of local staff. We believe in holistic engagement with local culture and the value of being part of a living community (see our Vital Light Manifesto).
Kids (they will always be our ‘kids’) will always be treated as part of our family. We offer the option to stay with us alongside our dedicated carers and support staff. Parents are more than welcome to stay as well. Alternatively, we’re more than happy to help arrange outside accommodation, whether it be at a hotel, homestay, or retreat.
Bali Inclusive Family Time-Out Nature-based Activity Program
We offer support for families to have time-out together… Whether as parents/carers you’d like to participate in our natural building programs, a meditation/yoga program or just time to go for walks and relax – we can support you to have the time out you need and to also spend time together as a family. Your special needs family member/ person with a disability can be supported to participate in our natural learning program with activities like gardening, craft, music and tailored classes and workshops with our Bamboo Programs; while you can come and go as you need… Become part of our family village with support to live more naturally and inclusively!
Small Business Mentorship/Disability Post School Program
Would you like your family member with special needs to have their own small business? They could develop a product to sell online or at local markets, especially if it’s something they are passionate about or a product that helps others. Our post-school program supports adults with special needs/disabilities to find fulfilling activities and work with support workers to actively engage in their community through creativity and commerce. We provide mentoring and practical activities, offering individual and group programs alongside our Bamboo and Natural Building Workshops in a supportive community setting.
Our aim is to create a network of families and an inclusive community environments where children and adults with disabilities can have quality of life and meaningful connection and participation, and parents can have supported time-out.
Please get in contact to discuss individual needs and requirements or fill out this form.
Past Kids Workshops
Working with bamboo, making toys and up-cycling materials; in our Kids Workshops we offer programs and topics suited to age groups: 3-6 and 7-12 years and above. We are not actually focusing on kids workshops at present, but during Covid, this was our main activity – Presently, I’m focusing on the overall village project and funding and operations for that, See our Kids Club Page for more information
We hope to enable a new Vision of our collective and individual experiences of living in an supportive environment… One which reconnects us as humans with our divine purposes and Essence – One of working together as a family… co-creating places where people can thrive… share cultures, share time, traditions, skills and experience.
We aim to move away from the Capitalistic mindset… towards a feeling of working together for the common good… to create spaces and relationships which are mutually beneficial and inclusive, opportunities to heal; time to be Human.
Our current programs contribute towards building the infrastructure of the greater village project and on creating a framework for special needs families to have a community and place of belonging and ease in Bali.
Bamboo has been an outlet for me to unravel my mind and let go into just Being “IN” Experience. I find the bamboo soothing. I’m not the kind of person who can just sit and “meditate for hours” (though having a special needs child and the demands of this means i definitely SHOULD)… Bamboo is like an active meditation that engages my physical, mental and emotional bodies… And at the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter that i produce a physical product or result (though that is nice for sure)… it’s more about being engaged in the Moment… feeling a relaxed momentum… and knowing that my daughter is safe and happy.To be able to offer other parents and siblings of special needs children an environment which is nurturing and supportive, through self-expression, inclusion and opportunities to play/work/craft together, connect with their own creative source and share in this community-building experience … that’s my dream.Natalie Davenport, Founder.
Whether you would like more or less supported time and whether you would like to be accommodated at our bamboo home or prefer to stay at a hotel…. We offer in-house and mobile programs and support for special needs. We have connections with local hotels who have rooms which are accessible and are mindful of our guests/clients’ needs.
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