Expressions - The Creativity Hub
What is ETCH?
ETCH (Expressions - The Creativity Hub) provides inclusive, small-group creative and expressive sessions designed to support confidence, connection, and wellbeing.
We primarily support NDIS participants while also offering accessible creative sessions for community members seeking connection, creative expression and social engagement.
Alongside our structured group programs, ETCH also offers outreach creative sessions across the Gold Coast for participants who benefit from creative engagement in familiar environments, SIL settings, or smaller supported formats. Outreach can support confidence building, goal development and transition into community-based sessions where appopriate.
Group programs remain ETCH's primary focus, with outreach available on selected days across the Gold Coast.
Who is ETCH for?
ETCH sessions are designed for adults who enjoy creative and social activities in a supportive group environment.
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Adults with disability who enjoy creative, movement, or social-based group activities.
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Participants who are able to engage in small-group sessions with light to moderate support
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NDIS participants (self-managed, plan-managed or supported by coordinators).
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Self-funded community participants interested in creative social connection.
ETCH sessions are primarily group-based experiences designed to support confidence, connection and wellbeing through meaningful creative expression.
Outreach creative sessions are also available for participants who benefit from engaging in familiar environments, SIL settings, or smaller supported formats. These sessions can support confidence building and may assist with transition into group programs where appropriate.
Our Sessions
ETCH offers inclusive, small-group creative sessions that build confidence, connection, and wellbeing.
Create &
Connect
Art, mixed media, and hands-on creative activities that support self-expression, confidence, and enjoyment.
Voice
Expressions
A supportive, expressive session focused on using voice as a tool for confidence, communication, and emotional expression.
Music & Movement
Gentle, accessible movement and music-based sessions focused on rhythm, body awareness, and participation at each person's pace.
Women's Social
Connect
A supportive, woman's only group focused on:
Supporting social connection and confidence.
Providing a safe space for relaxed conversation.
Encouraging friendships and peer connections.
Optional light creative or social activities.
Sessions are relaxed, inclusive, creative experiences designed to support confidence, connection and wellbeing.
Sessions may be accessed using NDIS community participation funding or private payment options.
How ETCH sessions work
ETCH sessions are structured, supportive creative experiences designed to feel safe, welcoming, and enjoyable while supporting confidence, connection, and wellbeing.
Small
Groups
Sessions are delivered in small groups to support comfort, connection, safety, and meaningful participation.
Supportive Group Design
ETCH sessions are thoughtfully structured to be accessible and supportive, with activities adapted to participant needs while promoting safe, meaningful engagement.
Experienced
Fascilitation
Sessions are facilitated with a strong focus on inclusion, dignity, creativity and participant wellbeing.
Funding &
Bookings
ETCH offers inclusive creative sessions for NDIS participants and community members seeking connection, creativity, and wellbeing. Funding, referrals and participant suitability can be discussed on enquiry.
Session details, suitability, and next steps are discussed collaboratively prior to participation to ensure the right fit for each participant.
ETCH Sessions are facilitated by an experienced disability support professional with a strong focus on inclusion, dignity, safety and creative wellbeing.
Pricing & Funding - Most ETCH sessions are funded under NDIS community participation supports. Standard 2-hour group session: $140.46 per participant. Funding options, referrals and participant suitability can be discussed prior to booking to ensure the best fit.
Create & Connect
Create & Connect sessions offer inclusive, supported creative arts experiences that encourage self-expression, confidence, and social connection.
Activities vary and are adapted to participant interests, abilities, and sensory preferences. The focus is always on enjoying the creative process, not on producing a “perfect” artwork. Suitable for both NDIS participants and community members attending privately.
Activities may include:
Painting
Participants explore painting using brushes, sponges, fingers, and simple tools.
Sessions focus on colour, movement, and creativity, with participants supported to work at their own pace in a calm and encouraging environment.
Paint Pouring
Paint pouring activities use participant-friendly, low-risk techniques adapted for group settings.
The focus is on watching colours flow and mix, offering a calming and engaging sensory experience with beautiful, unpredictable results.
Mixed Media Art
Mixed media combines paint with papers, textures, and a variety of creative materials.
Participants are free to experiment with layering, textures, and personal ideas, supporting creativity, confidence, and choice-making.
Clay Hand-Building
Participants explore clay through hands-on techniques such as pinch pots, slab work, and simple sculptural forms.
Clay activities offer rich sensory input and support creativity, focus, and fine motor skills.
Collage & Decoupage
Using pre-cut images, papers, and safe adhesives, participants create personalised artworks.
This activity is ideal for participants who enjoy structured creativity, visual planning, and gentle sensory input.
Tie Dye Fabric Art
Participants explore colour and pattern by creating unique tie dye designs on fabric using safe, guided techniques. This activity encourages creativity, choice-making, and sensory engagement, while offering a relaxed and enjoyable hands on experience suitable for a range of abilities
Mosaic Art
Using pre-cut tiles and safe materials, participants create mosaic designs on boards or canvas.
This activity supports concentration, pattern recognition, and creative expression in a structured and supportive way.
Textured Canvas Art
Participants create raised designs on canvas using texture mediums and tools.
Textured canvas art provides a tactile, hands-on experience that encourages creativity and sensory exploration.
Our Approach
All ETCH creative sessions are delivered in a supportive, inclusive environment designed to encourage confidence, connection, and wellbeing through creative expression. Activities use participant-friendly materials and are thoughtfully adapted to individual support needs, sensory preferences, and group dynamics, ensuring everyone can participate comfortably, safely, and meaningfully.
Voice
Expressions
A supportive, expressive session focused on using voice as a tool for confidence, communication, and emotional expression. Suitable for both NDIS participants and community members attending privately.
Activities may include:
Guided Vocal Warm-Ups
Call-and-response and group vocal games
Rhythm, sound, and tone exploration
Speaking or vocal expression activities (no singing abilities required)
This session is not a performance-based signing class.
Participation is always optional, and activities are adapted to suit comfort levels.
Music &
Movement
A gentle, inclusive movement session focused on light stretching, body awareness, and relaxed participation. Suitable for both NDIS participants and community members attending privately.
Activities may include:
Seated or standing stretches
Light resistance band movements
Slow, guided movement sequences
Options to participate at individual comfort levels
This session is designed to support comfort, confidence, and connection through movement.
This session is not an exercise or therapy program, and all activities are optional and adaptable.
Women's Social Connect
A supportive, monthly specialised women-only group session. Suitable for both NDIS participants and community members attending privately.
This session aims to:
Supports social connection and confidence
Build confidence through connection
Relaxed conversations with optional light activities
Make new friends in a safe and supportive environment
This session prioritises comfort, safety, and belonging in a women-only environment.
It is a relaxed social connection session rather than an exercise or therapy program.
Getting Started with ETCH
Getting started with ETCH is simple and supportive.
We take time to understand each participant's interests, support needs, and goals to ensure sessions are a positive and suitable fit.
We welcome collaboration with support coordinators, support workers and families to ensure sessions are appropriate, supportive and aligned with participant goals.
Step 1 - Enquiry
Contact ETCH via the enquiry form or email info@etchservices.com.au. We aim to respond within 1-2 business days.
We welcome enquiries from NDIS participants, families, support coordinators, plan managers, SIL providers and community members interested in inclusive creative sessions.
Step 2 - Suitability & Planning
We discuss session options, support needs, and group suitability to ensure a safe, comfortable, and meaningful experience. Where appropriate, outreach sessions may be considered to support confidence building prior to group participation. Participants can then attend sessions with supports in place as needed, with a focus on building confidence, connection and enjoyment over time.
Step 3 - First Session
Participants attend their first group session, with supports in place as needed, with a focus on building confidence, connection, creativity and enjoyment over time.
Interested in ETCH sessions?
We welcome enquiries from participants, families, support coordinators, plan managers, and SIL providers. Community participants are also welcome, with sessions available both with and without NDIS funding.
ETCH sessions are small, inclusive creative experiences designed to support confidence, connection, and wellbeing. Outreach options may also be available where participants benefit from engaging in familiar environments or building confidence toward group participation.
" The enquiry form is the fastest way to get started. We provide most information via email to ensure details are clear and accurate."
ETCH - Expressions | The Creativity Hub provides inclusive creative group programs for NDIS participants and community members across the Gold Coast. Sessions may be accessed using NDIS funding or private payment. Outreach options are available where participants benefit from familiar environments or gradual transition into group programs.
