Life skills for travelling in community

You will learn how to use public transport, including how to plan and pay for your
journey across different types of public transport.

Safety tips for travelling will be covered, including how to watch where you are
going so you get off at the right stop.

Life skills for moving out of home

You will learn about your options when moving out of home, including how your budget will affect these options.

Skills learned will include picking housemates,  furnishing your home, packing, moving, and unpacking your belongings. You will learn about getting the electricity and gas connected as well as shopping, cleaning, and hosting visitors.

Communication skills

You will learn how to be a good communicator whether you are speaking in person, using a computer or talking on the phone. 

In person skills will include how to be a good listener, understanding other people, taking turns in a conversation, and what information to share with people.

When using a computer you will learn how to sign up for an email address, send and read emails, and what risks there are when communicating using email. Phone skills will include things like placing an order, or calling to get a timetable.

Self-Advocacy

An advocate is a person who supports and stands up for you. You will learn what an advocate does and how to engage an advocate. Most important, you will learn how to advocate for yourself and this is called self-advocacy.

You will learn how to speak up for yourself.
You will learn about your human rights, what to expect from the NDIS, and your rights as a person with a disability. You will also learn how to use these rights.

Skills will include how to give feedback and make a complaint when needed.