As we arrive at the final month of the year, it is a time of reflection, planning and preparation to secure the greatest possible start to 2023. I reflect on the many successes of the Participants and congratulate you sincerely on your achievements. 2022 has been an outstanding year at Latrobe Lifeskills, where we experienced…
What a huge year it’s been for the Art group at Lifeskills Bendigo. Participants have explored a range of mediums and drawn inspiration from various sources to complete a number of projects throughout the course of the year. With expert guidance from staff, Participants have grown in confidence and explored their creativity with beautiful results.…
On the back of their visit to Lifeskills Bendigo last month, members of Ambulance Victoria came out to Lifeskills Bundoora to talk about how to make calls to 000, what to tell 000 operators in order to get the right help, and how to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Justyna and Sean demonstrated the…
International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) 2022 brought several opportunities for participants to connect with the local community through celebrations and events. As well as breaking an Australian record, Lifeskills participants attended an event held by Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre (TRAC), where they played games, danced and ate delicious food. Lifeskills Bundoora…
Lifeskills had the amazing opportunity to be a part of an event for The Law Enforcement Torch Run, which coincided with this year’s International Day of People with Disability. The event was held at Mernda Central College, where police officers, Lifeskills participants, and students from Mernda Central College secured the record for the longest human…
Lifeskills Bundoora had pop royalty (or very close to!), TJ (otherwise known as Australia’s Premier Michael Jackson Tribue Artist), stop by for a fun morning of dancing and a chat about how he got started and developed his hit Michael Jackson tribute show. TJ has performed for over a decade for thousands of people both in Australia and overseas. When…
