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Tuesday: Self-Awareness & Health and Wellbeing
Morning – Self-Awareness: Self-Advocacy
The morning session focuses on self-advocacy, helping participants to understand their own needs and communicate them with confidence. This involves setting healthy boundaries, building self-respect, and learning to speak up in appropriate ways. Participants will also develop skills that support empowerment, effective communication, and reduced stress in daily life.
Afternoon – Health & Wellbeing: Gym Workout
In the afternoon, the focus shifts to health and wellbeing through a gym-based workout. This session is designed to encourage fitness, teamwork, and social interaction while following instructions in a structured environment. Participants will build confidence in physical activity and learn the importance of exercise for both physical and mental health.
Benefits & Outcomes:
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Develop empowerment and confidence through self-advocacy
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Build respect, communication skills, and healthy boundaries
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Reduce stress and improve self-awareness
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Improve fitness, strength, and wellbeing through exercise
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Gain social interaction and teamwork experience in a gym setting
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 Tuesdays, the group takes part in a gym session at a cost of $12 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.
