EMMC NDIS Approved Disability Provider in Melbourne
Head Office: 132 Langdon Drive Mernda VIC 3754
Melbourne: 6 Redleap Avenue
Mill Park VIC 3082
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
0425 617 227
Independent Living Skills Program (ILS)
NDIS Approved Service
Independent Living Skills Program (ILS)
Fine Motor Skill Activities
Fine motor skills are like super important skills for your hands and fingers. They help you do things like getting dressed, eating, drawing, and using cool stuff like phones and computers. These skills make you more independent and let you do more fun things.
- Getting Ready on Your Own: We help you learn how to put on your clothes, button them up, zip them, and even tie your shoelaces. That way, you can get dressed all by yourself.
- Eating Like a Pro: We show you how to use forks and spoons and how to handle food neatly. This way, you can enjoy your meals without help.
- Drawing and Writing: We teach you how to write and draw cool stuff. It helps you share your thoughts and ideas with others.
- Tech Skills: You get to learn how to use phones, tablets, and computers. It's super important these days, and we make sure you're confident with them.
- Music Fun: If you're into music, we help you play instruments like pianos, violins, and guitars. You'll be making awesome tunes in no time.
- Getting Artsy: We do fun arts and crafts. You can make beautiful things with your hands, like painting, sculpting, and crafting.
- Handling Things: You'll learn how to open stuff, tie knots, and manage small objects easily.
- Being Independent: These skills make you more independent. You can do things on your own and feel really proud of yourself.
- Having Fun with Friends: You'll be better at playing games, joining activities, and making friends. It's all about having a blast with others.
- Enjoying Life: You get to do cool hobbies and fun stuff. It makes your life more awesome.
- Less Help Needed: When you're good at these skills, you won't need as much help from others. You'll have more control over your life.
We're here to help you learn and practice these skills in a friendly and supportive place. Our goal is to help you become more independent and have a super fun and fulfilling life.
Money Management Ability
Money management ability for people with special needs means being good at handling money, even if it’s a bit harder because of your disability. It’s about knowing how to earn, spend, save, and plan your money. Learning how to do this is super important because it helps you become more independent, make smart choices with your money, and have a happier life.
At our special activity centre, we help individuals with special needs learn about money in a fun and practical way. Here’s what we do:
- Making a Money Plan:
- We start by teaching you how to make a money plan. It’s like a roadmap for your money.
- We use pictures and hands-on activities to help you understand how much money you have, what you need to spend it on, and why it’s important to save some.
- Recognizing Coins and Bills:
- We help you learn to recognize different coins and bills. We make it fun and easy.
- We use real coins and bills and create games to help you practice.
- Counting Money:
- You’ll practice counting money so that you can use it to buy things and get the right change.
- We play games and do activities to make counting money fun and easy.
- Buying Things:
- We pretend to go shopping, both in real stores and online. You’ll learn how to make good choices when you buy things.
- We’ll teach you how to check prices, figure out discounts, and pay for things all by yourself.
- Saving Money and Setting Goals:
- We talk about saving money for things you want in the future. Like a special toy or a fun outing.
- You’ll set goals and make a plan to save for them.
- Learning About Banks:
- We explain how banks work. Like how to open an account, put money in it, and use ATMs.
- We might even take you to a real bank to see how it all works.
- Staying Safe with Money:
- You’ll learn how to protect your money from people who might want to take it from you.
- We’ll teach you how to be safe when you use your money online.
- Doing Real Money Tasks:
- We believe in learning by doing. So, we practice real money tasks like paying for meals, transportation, and your own things.
- We go on trips to stores, restaurants, and other places in the community to practice.
- Keeping Track of Money:
- We help you learn how to keep a record of the money you have and spend. It’s like keeping a diary for your money.
- You can write it down or use a computer to help you remember.
Our goal is to help you feel comfortable with money, so you can make smart choices and have more independence. We want you to have fun while learning, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Use of Public Amenities/Safety
Public amenities are really important for making our community a great place to live. They give us special places to have fun, meet friends, stay healthy, and enjoy our culture. When we can use these places, it makes our community a better and happier home for all of us.
In our activity centre, we focus on helping you learn important skills for staying safe and enjoying community activities. Here’s what we do in a simple way:
- Learning to Be Safe on the Road:
- We teach you how to cross streets safely, follow traffic signals, and use crosswalks.
- You’ll also learn how to use buses and trains, including reading schedules and understanding routes.
- Finding Your Way Around the Neighbourhood:
- We help you read maps and recognize landmarks to get around your neighbourhood.
- You’ll know what to do in emergencies, like knowing where to go if something unexpected happens.
- Staying Clean and Healthy:
- We show you how to use public restrooms properly and keep yourself clean.
- You’ll learn the right way to wash your hands to stay healthy.
- Being Friendly with People You Don’t Know:
- We’ll help you develop social skills so you can talk to strangers safely and politely, like asking for help or directions.
- Knowing What to Do in Emergencies:
- We’ll teach you basic first aid, like how to help with small injuries or when someone is not feeling well in public places.
- Using Public Places:
- You’ll be encouraged to visit places like libraries, where you can read, use computers, and learn new things.
- We want you to join community events and programs, so you can make friends and feel included.
- Communication Skills:
- We’ll show you how to use phones safely, including making emergency calls and talking to family or caregivers.
- You’ll have important contact information in case you need help.
- Speaking Up for Yourself:
- We’ll help you understand your rights and how to ask for what you need when using public places and services.
- You’ll learn problem-solving skills to handle any challenges you might face in public.
Our goal is to help you become more independent and confident in your community by learning these important skills. We want you to enjoy your time out and about safely!
Meal Preparation
Meal Preparation is an importance skill for people with special needs because it helps them be more independent, learn useful skills, eat healthy food, make friends, and become better at doing things on their own. It makes their lives happier and more confident.
At our activity centre, we think cooking is really important for people with special needs. It helps in many ways:
- Being More Independent: Learning to cook means they can do things on their own and don’t have to rely on others as much.
- Learning Useful Skills: Cooking teaches them important skills like following recipes and using kitchen tools safely. These skills can help in other parts of life too.
- Eating Healthy: Knowing how to make good, healthy food helps them stay healthy and make better food choices.
- Getting Better at Using Their Hands: Cooking activities can make their hands stronger and better at things like cutting and stirring.
- Making Friends: Cooking is a great way to meet new people and make friends. It’s a fun activity to do together.
- Exploring Different Cultures: They can learn about different cultures by making and trying foods from around the world. It helps them understand and appreciate different ways of life.
- Enjoying Their Senses: Cooking is not just about taste; it’s also about how things smell, feel, and look. It’s a fun way to use all their senses.
- Feeling More Confident: When they cook a meal and it turns out well, it makes them feel good about themselves. It’s a boost to their confidence.
- Managing Time: Cooking helps them plan and organize their time better, which can be useful in other daily activities.
- Money Skills: They learn about how to budget and spend money wisely when shopping for ingredients.
- Needing Less Help: As they get better at cooking, they won’t need as much help from others for simple things like making meals.
- Having Fun: Cooking can be a really fun and creative activity that brings joy and satisfaction. It’s a way to enjoy life more.
So, cooking is important because it helps people with special needs become more independent, learn valuable skills, stay healthy, make friends, and enjoy life to the fullest.
Literacy and Numeracy
At our center, we’re committed to helping people with special needs improve their reading and math skills. We believe everyone should have the chance to learn, and we have fun activities to make it easier.
Here’s what we do:
- Reading Together:
- We have book clubs where you can pick books you like. We read together, talk about the stories, and share our thoughts.
- Story Workshops:
- We do fun storytelling activities that help you get better at talking and writing.
- Word Games:
- We play games that make learning words and reading more fun. It’s like a puzzle for your brain!
- Math Workshops:
- Math is important, so we have classes to learn about numbers and counting. We use cool things to help you understand math better.
- Math in Daily Life:
- We use math in everyday things like cooking and shopping. You’ll learn how to use math in real life.
- Writing Practice:
- We encourage you to write stories, journals, or letters. Writing helps you express yourself and become a better reader.
- Computers:
- We teach you how to use computers. They’re important in today’s world, and we’ll help you feel comfortable with them.
- Fun Learning Apps:
- We use special apps and computer programs that make learning fun and easy.
- Math Games and Puzzles:
- We have fun games and puzzles that make math exciting and help you solve problems.
- Your Learning Plan:
- Everyone learns differently, so we make a plan just for you. It helps you with what you need to learn.
- Friendly Support:
- Our staff are here to help you one-on-one. We want you to feel happy and confident as you learn.
By offering these activities, we aim to empower individuals with disabilities to develop essential literacy and numeracy skills. We believe that everyone has the potential to learn and grow, and we’re here to support each person on their path to greater independence and achievement.
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Skills & Support Programs
Activity Centre
Fine Motor Skill Activities, Money Management Abilities, Use of Public Amenities / Safety, Meal Preparation, Literacy & Numeracy are essential part of this comprehensive ILS Program.
Daily Living Activities, Health & Well Being, Cognitive Activities, Mobility Activities, Creative Activities are essential part of Pathways Support Program.