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

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Accredited Training

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SLES

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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”

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 by admin

Work Experience at La Trobe University

What a great few weeks of work experience we’ve had here at Lifeskills. With a number of major events taking place at La Trobe University (LTU), Lifeskills Participants had the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge of the Bundoora campus to volunteer their time alongside LTU staff. This week, the Research for Development Impact (RDI)…

Community Access and a Spot of Gardening in Bendigo

The Bendigo group sure know how to make the most of the increasingly rare sunshine! There’s no better place to be than in the community garden when the sun is out, and Participants got busy doing some gardening to keep the flourishing plants healthy. Gardening is one of the newer activities in Bendigo and has…

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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