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Community Access encompasses day service and transition to work programs as well as community participation. The objective of the various programs offered in this area is to create opportunities for recreation, to enhance sociability and life skills and to provide job skills.

Community Participation Program
This program aims to assist young people with moderate to very high support needs to achieve their expressed goals, increase independence and become a valued participating member of the
community.

Day Service
Our Community Access Program encompasses Day Service Programs operating out of Pymble, Turramurra, Frenchs Forest and Blacktown and currently supports over 55 adults. Clients are driven to the centre and participate in the days activities. Experienced staff members support clients to participate in activities, assist with meals and all other aspects of daily living. The content and structure of the programs are carefully planned and are chosen to promote skills such as choice, interaction, socialisation, accompanied travel, responsible citizenship, basic etiquette and basic personal hygiene.

Seniors Day Service Program
This service caters to frail aged clients with intellectual disabilities who have moderate to high support needs. Most often, clients who attend this service also experience physical disabilities and health issues associated with ageing and dementia.

The program organises age appropriate activities, outings and skills development with staff members being experienced in dealing specifically with age related psychological, emotional and health issues. All programs encompass recreational and community access activities.

Transition To Work
Transition To Work is a service that is run in tandem with Employment Services and specifically addresses the needs of clients with intellectual disabilities who have recently left school and are preparing to enter employment within business services, enclave employment and open employment. One aspect of this service requires staff members to assess the capabilities of the individual client and search for courses in TAFE and other vocational institutions that will enhance the employment opportunity for the individual.

Other services include job skills development, social skills, money management, travel training and interim work experience.

 

 


 
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