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Wednesday – Safety & Independence
Midweek is all about building the confidence to stay safe and move around the community with independence.
Morning Focus
The morning session focuses on personal safety. Participants learn practical strategies for keeping themselves safe at home, online, and in the community. Topics include recognising risks, setting boundaries, and knowing who to turn to for help.
Afternoon Focus
In the afternoon, the group takes part in travel training. This hands-on session teaches skills for getting around safely using public transport, planning routes, and understanding road and pedestrian safety.
Benefits of Attending Wednesdays
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Build awareness of personal safety at home, online and in the community
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Learn strategies to make safe choices and set boundaries
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Gain confidence using public transport and moving around independently
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Develop real-world travel skills in a supportive environment
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.
