Updates

There’s nothing quite like cooking with produce from your on garden. That’s exactly what the Lifeskills Bundoora Cooking crew did recently, when preparing a Monday roast! Before departing for the supermarket, participants searched through the garden for herbs they could use in the day’s meals. there was no shortage of choice as participants identified and…

Participants in Bendigo recently made the trip to Melbourne and chose between visiting House Down Under and a Star Wars exhibit: The Fans Strike Back. The groups captured some fantastic photos of their experience – see below! In the coming weeks, the Travel Training groups will head to: The Bendigo Planetarium; Antopia; The Melbourne Museum;…

It’s that time of year again! Each February, fresh off our own First Aid renewal training, Latrobe Lifeskills delivers First Aid February to participants in Bundoora and now Bendigo. It’s First Aid February once again! Each year, Lifeskills Participant Support Workers talk to participants about first aid and what it means. Participants learn what is…

We are very excited to share our newest activity at Latrobe Lifeskills Bendigo! Health and Well-being is all about sharing ways participants can look after their own health; whether physical, mental or emotional. With guidance from Participant Support Workers, participants explore a range of topics including exercise, resilience, advocacy, mental health and what a healthy…

It’s been a mega January at Latrobe Lifeskills! We’ve hit the ground running with activities and excursions aplenty across Bundoora and Bendigo! Participants have visited a range of destinations, including: Moorabbin Air Museum NGV Groove Train Movies (to see Paddington!!) Northcote Recreation & Leisure Centre Werribee Zoo House Down Under Eureka Sky Deck Melbourne Museum…

It was a morning full of colour, energy and smiles as local community groups gathered at Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre (TRAC) for their annual International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) celebration! From the IDPwD Website: International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day held on 3 December each…

Check out this latest review for Latrobe Lifeskills! We always strive to provide the highest standard of support possible and are thrilled when we receive feedback like this. Read the full review here: “Our family has had such a wonderful experience with Latrobe Lifeskills!. From the very beginning, the staff have been warm, supportive,…

Latrobe Lifeskills participants from Bundoora and Bendigo have been recognised for their exceptional Cooking and Art/Craft projects. Over several weeks, they dedicated themselves to creating entries for the Royal Melbourne and Bendigo Agricultural Shows. These projects highlight the diverse range of creative mediums participants explore during their time at Lifeskills. The competitions provided a wonderful…

Join Scott as he shows you his typical day at Latrobe Lifeskills! First up is Literacy and Numeracy, followed by Singing in the afternoon! To find out more about our group based NDIS support and accredited training in Bundoora and Bendigo, get in touch via info@lifeskills.vic.edu.au or 03 9479 1474!