SLES Program · Life Skills
Money Matters
Build confidence in managing everyday money tasks.
Program overview
Money Matters is a structured, practical program designed to help participants build confidence in budgeting, spending, planning purchases, and managing everyday money tasks.
Through guided activities, budgeting exercises, shopping simulations, and community-based learning, participants develop practical financial skills that support greater independence and responsible decision-making in daily life.
Why it helps
Practical financial and budgeting skills that support greater independence in everyday life.
What participants gain
- Budgeting and money management
- Planning and organisation
- Financial awareness
- Responsible decision-making
- Employability and communication skills
- Greater independence
What you'll cover
Creating simple weekly and fortnightly budgets
Planning spending for food, transport, and personal items
Understanding needs vs wants in everyday decisions
Shopping and price comparison activities
Planning purchases within a budget
Introduction to debit cards and EFTPOS
Participating in simple transactions and payments
Understanding responsible spending and saving habits
Building confidence managing money independently
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