SLES Program · Life Skills
Independent Living Studio
Build the confidence and skills needed to manage everyday life with greater independence.
Program overview
Independent Living Studio is a structured program designed to support participants in developing essential daily living skills required for greater independence. The program focuses on practical, real-life activities such as personal organisation, basic household tasks, routine management, and self-care.
Participants are supported in building confidence and capability to manage everyday responsibilities, preparing them for independent or supported living environments.
Why it helps
A strong foundation for independence, focusing on practical, real-life skills participants can apply immediately. It supports the transition from school to adulthood by building everyday capability and confidence.
What participants gain
- Essential daily living skills
- Ability to follow routines and complete tasks
- Independence managing personal responsibilities
- Confidence in everyday activities
- Stronger communication and social interaction
What you'll cover
Daily living skills
- Personal organisation
- Managing belongings
- Basic hygiene routines
Home skills
- Cleaning and maintaining spaces
- Kitchen organisation
- Basic household tasks
Routine & time management
- Following daily schedules
- Understanding time and routines
- Completing tasks within set timeframes
Personal responsibility
- Taking ownership of tasks
- Following instructions
- Completing activities independently
Social interaction
- Communicating with peers
- Participating in group activities
- Building confidence in shared environments
How it runs
Length
10-week term-based program. Participants can continue into other programs over time.
Each week
2 sessions per week, 5 hours per session, in a supportive small group.
A typical session
Structured learning and practical activities, with facilitated breaks built in.
Breaks
A 45-minute lunch break and two 15-minute tea/coffee breaks — all supervised and facilitated to support social interaction and peer engagement.
Programs are delivered as non-accredited employment and skills development programs.
About
School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)
Structured pathways supporting independence, confidence, and workplace readiness.
About the program
The School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) Program is designed to support NDIS participants and school leavers in developing practical life, community, and employment skills through structured, hands-on learning experiences.
Programs focus on building confidence, communication, independence, teamwork, workplace participation, and community engagement in supportive real-world and simulated environments.
Program structure
Participants enrol into structured 10-week term-based programs and may continue progressing through multiple programs over time based on their goals, interests, and support needs.
Programs are delivered in supportive small-group environments with practical learning activities, workplace simulations, community participation, and routine-based skill development.
Participant outcomes
Participants may develop:
- Workplace confidence and communication skills
- Teamwork and social interaction skills
- Independence and daily living skills
- Community participation and travel confidence
- Workplace readiness and employability skills
- Confidence participating in structured learning environments