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Cooking Skills & Community Engagement
Mondays focus on community participation, environmental responsibility and practical cooking skills that support independence in everyday life.
Morning Focus
The morning session centres on Lids for Kids. Participants contribute to a community recycling initiative that supports social inclusion and meaningful volunteer work through the collection and recycling of plastic bottle lids.
Participants learn about environmental responsibility, community contribution and the value of working together towards a shared goal. Activities encourage participation, communication and a sense of purpose while engaging in meaningful community-based tasks.
Afternoon Focus
The afternoon session focuses on cooking skills and creating a personalised recipe book. Participants learn practical kitchen skills such as chopping, slicing, measuring ingredients and using kitchen equipment safely. Sessions also support reading, comprehension, planning and organisation as participants follow recipes and record their favourite meals.
Activities encourage creativity, teamwork and problem-solving while building confidence in meal preparation and everyday living skills.
Benefits and Outcomes
- Participate in meaningful community and volunteer activities
- Develop understanding of environmental responsibility and recycling
- Build communication and social participation skills
- Develop confidence preparing simple meals
- Learn to follow recipes and step-by-step instructions
- Practise safe food handling and kitchen hygiene
- Build independence through practical cooking experiences
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 cost of support only for the duration indicated and will be arranged through a Schedule of Supports. The Non-Face-to-Face cost covers work that happens outside the direct support session such as content development, reviews and reporting.
The NDIS pricing indicated is an estimate and will be confirmed once the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2026-27 has been released.
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.
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.
