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Work Experience & Skills for Work
Morning – Lids for Kids Work Experience
Gain hands-on experience through participation in the Lids for Kids Australia recycling program. Lids for Kids operates a community recycling and education centre that provides opportunities for social inclusion while contributing to a meaningful environmental initiative.
Participants will assist with recycling activities and experience the expectations of a real workplace environment. Through practical volunteering, you’ll build confidence, develop work-related skills and gain valuable experience that can support future employment pathways.
The program also provides opportunities to interact with others, follow workplace processes and contribute to a project that benefits the wider community.
Afternoon – Skills for Work
In the afternoon, continue building the practical skills required for employment. Activities focus on strengthening your understanding of what employers look for and how to apply these skills in real workplace situations.
Topics include:
- Employability skills
- Goal setting
- Personal skills and strengths
- Professionalism
- Following instructions
- Communication with colleagues and customers
These sessions help connect your work experience activities to the broader skills needed for future employment.
Benefits & Outcomes:
- Gain practical work experience in a community setting
- Build confidence through meaningful volunteering activities
- Develop employability skills in a real-world environment
- Strengthen communication, professionalism and workplace behaviour
- Understand how personal strengths can contribute to employment opportunities
Benefits & Outcomes:
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Strengthen resume writing and job application skills
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Build confidence in interviews and self-presentation
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Improve ability to communicate personal strengths to employers
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Develop a clearer understanding of workplace expectations
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Enhance professionalism and readiness for employment
Who is this for?
The Johnny H Work Readiness Program is designed for people aged 16 and over who are looking to build the skills, confidence and independence needed to prepare for meaningful employment.
This program is ideal for school leavers who want to explore different job pathways, develop real-world skills, and gain a better understanding of work environments.
Sessions run in small, supportive groups and are tailored to meet individual learning needs. Whether you’re just beginning to think about work or already have some experience, this program helps you grow your capacity and take the next steps at your own pace.
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.
Essential Information
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.
Johnny H is a registered NDIS provider and can accept booking requests from those whose NDIS funds are Self, Plan or Agency Managed.
Bookings can be made at any time during the term.
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.
Johnny H Nepean Shuttles are not offered for this program. If transport is required, please speak to the regional manager directly.
Please refer to our Cancellation Policy prior to booking.
