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Monday – Life Skills: Cooking
Mondays are all about building confidence in the kitchen. Participants learn practical cooking skills that support independent living while exploring healthy, tasty meals they can make at home.
Morning Focus
The morning centres on hands-on cooking. Participants learn how to choose ingredients, follow simple recipes, measure and prepare food, and cook safely. Each session highlights everyday kitchen tasks such as chopping, using appliances correctly, working with heat, and cleaning up afterwards.
Afternoon Focus
The afternoon session continues the focus on practical food skills. Participants revisit key techniques, prepare a second recipe, or practise food budgeting and meal planning. Sessions are paced to match individual abilities and encourage teamwork, communication and routine building.
PM alternative: Community Walk
On selected weeks, the group may take part in a local community walk. This provides time outdoors, gentle exercise and an opportunity to build social confidence in a relaxed setting.
Benefits and Outcomes
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Learn and practise safe food handling
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Improve numeracy through measuring and timing activities
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Build confidence following step-by-step instructions
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Develop independence in planning and preparing meals
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Strengthen social skills by working as part of a cooking team
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Enjoy the option of light exercise and community engagement through weekly walks
The Life Skills Day Program is designed for people aged 16 and over with a mild to moderate intellectual or developmental disability. Working within a small group and led by an experienced facilitator, Johnny H Life Skills supports both school leavers and adults to build the capacity and skills needed for everyday living and increased community participation.
Meals, Transport & More
The NDIS price covers the duration of the term and will be arranged through a Program of Supports.
Participants can bring their own lunch or enjoy a meal prepared in-house for a small fee which covers the cost of morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and drinks, all prepared fresh each day. Lactose and gluten free options are available – you may indicated your dietary needs when booking.
For those who bring their own meals, please be aware that we are a nut-free centre – for the health and safety of all participants, please avoid bringing foods that contain nuts.
A standard cost of $2.50 applies to all participants to cover the cost of course materials and certain activities, which are not covered by the NDIS.
The NDIS price includes support only. Johnny H can only accept booking requests from those whose NDIS funds are Self or Plan Managed. If your plan is Agency Managed, please call 1300 053 001 to discuss your options.
Shuttle bus transport is available – please choose your preferred options when booking. Shuttle time and cost will be calculated according to your pick up / drop off point.
Bookings can be made at any time during the term.
We do our best to minimise any changes but plans may be forced to change due to external staffing, school holiday programming and adverse weather.
Please refer to our Cancellation Policy prior to booking.
