From garden plot to plate! It doesn’t get any fresher than eating food straight from the positively flourishing Lifeskills garden. The Monday gardening group plucked fresh vegetables and herbs form the Lifeskills garden to make tabouli for their morning tea. Participants access the Lifeskills Gardening activity through their NDIS plans. If you’d like to get…
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)…
Timbecon recently approached Lifeskills to learn more about the Studio (woodworking) activity and our very talented Participant Support Worker, Harry. We currently have vacancies in Wednesday Studio, so get in touch via [email protected] or 03 9479 1474 if you’re interested in trying it out!
We done to all Participants who entered their artwork, baked goods and crafts into the Whittlesea Show. The results were outstanding and reflected the hard work and dedication shown by Participants. Some of the award winners and entries can be seen below.
The latest Milo Moments video features long-time Participant, George! George tells us about why he enjoys Lifeskills and talks us through one of his recent projects.
Since extending our services by 30 minutes each morning, we’ve found more time to sit down and speak with Participants over a coffee, tea or Milo. It’s been a great way to hear about what’s working, what’s not and what Participants would like from their supports at Lifeskills. Our new series, ‘Milo Moments’ is all…
Literacy and Numeracy are the building blocks upon which other learning is built – that’s why we call them ‘Foundation Skills’. They are crucial in helping Participants navigate the world around them with confidence and independence. It is therefore important for us Trainers & Assessors to stay across the latest teaching trends in these subjects.…
Woodwork Creations in the Studio! Since the Studio re-opened a few months ago at the Bundoora campus, Participants have wasted no time trying new projects and using new tools. We’re incredibly impressed with the latest design; a wooden lolly jar! Comprising many different parts and features, Participants put these together in only a couple of…
Did you know that coffee is good for the garden? Adding coffee grounds as a mulch or by composting is a great way to make use of something that would otherwise take up space in a landfill. Caffeine in soil is thought to be an effective pest controller, some claim that coffee grounds can be used…
