🌟 Youth Life Skills & Community Access

Day Program

Gold Coast

👫 For: NDIS Participants aged 13–18

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This program provides structured capacity-building support for neurodivergent and disabled young people to develop practical life skills, social confidence, and safe community participation during term breaks.

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Looking for a meaningful alternative to unstructured time away from school? Our Youth Life Skills & Community Access Program creates a supportive environment where teens can build independence, practise decision-making, and connect with peers while working toward their NDIS goals.

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This is not a recreational drop-off service; it is a goal-focused group designed for functional development. Each day includes a mix of skill-building workshops, teamwork challenges, community-based learning, and real-world activities that encourage growth and confidence.

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With a 1:2 support ratio and a maximum group size of just 8 participants per day, we create a calm, flexible environment where teens can build friendships, try new things, and gain confidence, all while having a blast!

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👥 Who It’s For

This program is suitable for young people aged 13–18 with:

• Autism (ASD)

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Psychosocial disability

• Intellectual disability

• Social challenges

• Emotional regulation needs

• Functional support needs

 

We embrace a neurodiversity-affirming approach and provide a safe, respectful space where differences are supported.

 

📍 Program Details

📅 When: Weekdays during term break periods
🕘 Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm (6 hours daily)
📍 Where: Drop-off & pick-up at The Hub, Nerang
🔢 Support Ratio: 1:2 (2 participants per staff member)
👥 Max Group Size: 8 participants per day

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Our structured daily format includes time for life skill workshops, peer interaction, community access, and supported learning.

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💰 NDIS Rate: $37.70/hr –  (Group Activities – Community Participation 1:2 + Centre Capital Costs $2.59/hr)

* Please contact us if the participant does not have Core Funding 
 

🚐 Transport & Extra Support:
Optional transport and support before/after the program can be arranged (quoted individually before booking).

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🚌 Activity-Based Transport:
Charged to NDIS when we travel to parks, excursions, or other venues.
→ Exact travel charges will be listed next to each day on the booking form.

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🎟️ Out-of-Pocket Costs:
TBA depending on Program Activities

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🍽️ Food Provided:
Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea are included daily. Meals are prepared together as part of the program.

 

✅ Why Join?
• Build social confidence in a low-pressure setting
• Explore cooking, art, nature, games, and group activities
• Learn real-world life skills
• Calm, structured days with neurodiversity-affirming staff
• Sensory room and flexible participation every day

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​​​​​🗓️ Program Schedule

December/January Program schedule will be released shortly!