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Thursday: Social Connection, Health & Wellbeing
Morning – Social Connection: Why We Need to Connect
The morning session explores the importance of social connection as a key part of wellbeing and personal development. Participants will learn why building and maintaining positive relationships matters, and how connection contributes to growth, happiness, and resilience.
Afternoon – Health & Wellbeing: Swimming
In the afternoon, the focus shifts to swimming as a way to build health, confidence, and social interaction. Participants will practise safety in and around the water, follow instructions in a structured activity, and enjoy the benefits of exercise for fitness and wellbeing. Swimming also provides opportunities to build teamwork and social skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Benefits & Outcomes:
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Develop understanding of why social connection is essential for wellbeing
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Strengthen awareness of relationships and positive interactions
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Practise water safety and following instructions
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Improve fitness, health, and overall wellbeing
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Build social confidence and teamwork through swimming activities
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.
On Thursdays, the group takes part in a hydrotherapy pool session at a cost of $15 per person.
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.
