You may have heard of the NDIS in the news recently or you may be doing some research into the Scheme for yourself, a friend or a loved one. But what is the NDIS and what are its benefits? We go over the basics below. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a groundbreaking initiative…

Earlier this year, we welcomed a new cohort of Ivanhoe Grammar School students to Latrobe Lifeskills for their Year 9 Out of School Program. The students showed great enthusiasm, jumping straight into conversations with participants, with genuine interest in learning about them and their lives.   For the first time since the program began, some…

Travel Training is one of the most popular activities we provide as an NDIS registered provider, and it’s easy to see why. Each week provides a different destination which incorporates a journey by foot and public transport. Participants learn about the Myki system, where to find timetable information and how to get help when needed.…

Cold and flu season is approaching, so it’s important we start looking at ways to protect ourselves and others from infection. Flu vaccines are now available at a wide range of pharmacies and are free for some people considered to be ‘high risk’. We ask that participants stay home if they are experiencing any cold…

10 News First Melbourne came along to the most recent Latrobe Lifeskills x Whittlesea Pollice Academy to capture the day and learn all about the program that has provided many memorable experiences for participants. Check it out here: A special new police academy is giving young people with a disability a chance to become honourary…

Latrobe Lifeskills is off to a roaring start for 2023 with many events occurring now that everyone has returned from summer holiday breaks and January activities have concluded.  Events in Bendigo and Bundoora have included hosting guest speakers from community organisations, hosting the Ivanhoe Year 9 Community Program for a week and participants being involved…

What a January to remember! With over 20 different excursions taking place across the Bundoora and Bendigo groups during January, participants have been living it up, immersing themselves in attractions across Victoria. Some of the destinations included were Werribee Open Range Zoo, Kennington Reservoir, IMAX, Moorabbin Air Museum and Castlemaine. Check out what some of…

Over the past six months, Lifeskills has hosted a number of guest speakers covering a range of topics at both Bundoora and Bendigo campuses, with more on the way! In January, participants at Lifeskills Bundoora warmly welcomed Jay from Fire Services Victoria, who spoke about all things home fire safety. Smoke alarms, escape plans, and preventative…

The second-ever Latrobe Lifeskills X Whittlesea Police Academy took place in mid-February and it was bigger and better than ever! Lifeskills participant Ben spent the day with Inspector Chris Allen and his team, who treated Ben to a behind-the-scenes look at the Police Airwing and Crime Scenes Services, and was visited by police dog Devil.…