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Cooking and Recipe Development
Mondays focus on building confidence in the kitchen through practical cooking experiences that support independence and everyday living skills.
Morning Focus
The morning session centres on hands-on cooking. Participants learn how to follow simple recipes, measure ingredients and prepare food safely. Activities include practising basic techniques such as chopping, mixing and using kitchen equipment with support. The aim is to build confidence, routine and familiarity with everyday meal preparation in a structured and supportive environment.
Afternoon Focus
The afternoon continues with guided cooking activities and recipe development. Participants may prepare a second dish, revisit key skills, or begin building a personalised recipe book to support independence at home. Sessions encourage teamwork, communication and problem-solving while reinforcing safe kitchen practices and consistent routines.
Benefits and Outcomes
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Develop confidence preparing simple meals
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Learn to follow recipes and step-by-step instructions
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Practise safe food handling and use of kitchen equipment
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Build independence through routine-based cooking activities
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Strengthen communication and teamwork skills
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Increase confidence participating in shared tasks and group environments
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.
