Continue reading News From The Latrobe Lifeskills Workshop- Recycled Furniture Success

News From The Latrobe Lifeskills Workshop- Recycled Furniture Success

 4 months ago, Latrobe Lifeskills was approached by Latrobe University to build four 6 meter long bars. These bars are intended for the celebration of La Trobe University’s 50th Anniversary in March 2017. Participants have done an amazing job at constructing the first of the bars. They’re thrilled to be involved, and continue to master…

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Report From Lifeskills Bendigo

Participants have been enjoying exploring the shops at the Bendigo Market Place shopping centre, including their favourites like EB Games and Zing, the comic store. Big W and some of the clothing stores were also favourite places to explore, with a couple of Participants purchasing items. During the time at the market place Participants get…

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Rec And Leisure In The Community

The “Recreation and Leisure in the Community” program has recently taken participants to the Eltham Library, Northland and Warrandyte parklands, wherewe enjoyed a walk in the sunshine, socialised with locals, and finished by visitingthe local bakery/café. The intention is that through participation in recreational and social activities to various destinations, we gain confidence, familiarity and a sense of belonging in our community. Active participation through meaningful and successful interactions also develops social inclusion…

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Volunteers Of Banyule

On Friday the 2nd of September, the Lifeskills Work Experience class was lucky enough to have a visit by Frank of the Volunteers of Banyule. The discussion was friendly, with many questions asked of Frank by the Participants, and a lot of interest shown in what he had to say. Frank spoke to the group about a lot…

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Continue reading VALID COURSE: Families As Planning Partners August 1st-29th

VALID COURSE: Families As Planning Partners August 1st-29th

Latrobe Lifeskills is hosting a five week “Families as Planning Partners Course” run by VALID from August 1st to the 29th. The course is being attended by 14 parents from Latrobe Lifeskills and the broader community. Aims of the families as Planning Partners Course focus on: Assisting parents/families of people with disability to get updated…

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Continue reading Annual Careers Expo At Bendigo 2016 – August 2, 2016

Annual Careers Expo At Bendigo 2016 – August 2, 2016

Lifeskills attended at the second annual Careers Expo for students with Disabilities in Bendigo. The event was organised by the Central Victorian Pathways Network for Students with a Disability in conjunction with Kalianna School Bendigo.   The venue, located within the Ulumbarra Theatre, is a former prison, but has been transformed into an iconic community…

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Pets Of Latrobe- Art Exhibition

With the assistance of Latrobe University Museum of Art, ‘Pets of LaTrobe’ set out to build upon the bridges of communication between Latrobe Lifeskills and the wider university community. Last year’s art exhibition ‘Together’ featured portraits of a selection of Latrobe University community members. This year, we invited the staff and students of LaTrobe University to…

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