Welcome To Latrobe Lifeskills

Established in 1998, Latrobe Lifeskills is an NDIS registered Disability Support Service and Registered Training Organisation which provides a variety of group supports, one-to-one support and accredited training for adults with a disability. Lifeskills’ focus is to assist Participants to build independence, confidence and self-worth by creating individualised activities and timetables based on each Participant’s needs and goals.

As the only disability service in Australia based at a university, Lifeskills Participants enjoy the benefits of having access to La Trobe University’s world-class facilities including computer labs, sports centre, classrooms, workshop and media hub at the Bundoora and Bendigo campuses.

Navigating to the Future epitomises Lifeskills’ excitement for future opportunities, employing a flexible, positive and unique approach to service provision and training.

Public transport allows easy access to La Trobe campuses – offering a variety of linked transport, including bus, tram and train services.

NDIS Supports and activities

Explore the NDIS supports and activities we have on offer!

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Accredited Training

Develop your literacy, numeracy and communication skills through one of our courses or certificates.

Train with Us

SLES

Are you leaving school this year? We can help you get employment-ready.

Get Job Ready

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Testimonials

“I like having fun at art and woodwork, and I like using Storybird in poetry. I like my life”

“I can express myself through podcasting and arts and crafts”

“I’ve made new friends and can come to Uni to have fun and laugh”

“The teachers are good, friendly and helpful”

“I get to chat with well-mannered people who share my interests, and I like improving more of my social skills”

“Lifeskills helps me meet new people and get out of the house”

“I like coming to Lifeskills because it helps me to try new things”

“Lifeskills has helped me to learn and get better in my life”

May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 by admin

Work Experience at IGA Bendigo

Participant Support Worker, Tanya, from Lifeskills Bendigo has been overseeing work experience placements for Participants undertaking School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES). Tanya regularly shares updates regarding the work placements and we thought the latest update was too good not to share. Great work by Mitchell, Jack and Mathias. It really shows what can be achieved…

Timbecon Interviews Participant Support Worker, Harry

Timbecon recently approached Lifeskills to learn more about the Studio (woodworking) activity and our very talented Participant Support Worker, Harry. We currently have vacancies in Wednesday Studio, so get in touch via [email protected] or 03 9479 1474 if you’re interested in trying it out!

As the only disability service in Australia based at a university, Lifeskills Participants enjoy the benefits of having access to La Trobe University’s world-class facilities including computer labs, sports centre, classrooms, workshop and media hub at the Bundoora and Bendigo campuses.

Navigating to the Future epitomises Lifeskills’ excitement for future opportunities, employing a flexible, positive and unique approach to service provision and training.

Public transport allows easy access to La Trobe campuses – offering a variety of linked transport, including bus, tram and train services.

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