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Health & Wellbeing, Managing Self
Wednesdays focus on developing personal wellbeing, building skills to manage emotions and behaviour, and supporting positive social interaction.
Morning Focus
The morning session centres on health and wellbeing with a focus on managing self. Participants develop skills such as problem solving, perseverance, integrity, fairness and self-control through structured activities and group interaction.
Sessions also support communication and teamwork by encouraging participants to talk, share and engage in group activities. Participants practise taking turns, following rules and working collaboratively, helping to build respect, social responsibility and stronger peer connections. Activities are designed to support emotional development, including learning how to manage winning, losing and resolving small conflicts.
Afternoon Focus
The afternoon session focuses on a centre craft project with an emphasis on social connection. Participants engage in structured creative activities that support task initiation, task persistence and problem-solving skills.
Projects are designed to encourage focus, independence and a sense of achievement, while also providing opportunities for communication and collaboration in a supportive group environment.
Benefits and Outcomes
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Develop skills in problem solving, perseverance and self-control
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Build communication skills through group interaction and shared activities
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Strengthen teamwork, cooperation and social responsibility
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Improve emotional awareness and ability to manage social situations
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Support task initiation and task persistence
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Develop problem-solving skills through structured activities
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Encourage social connection and participation
Who is This For?
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.
Bookings can be made at any time during the term.
The NDIS price includes support only.
Johnny H can consider booking requests from those whose NDIS funds are Self Managed, Plan Managed or Agency Managed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
