Choosing recipes;
Preparing shopping lists;
Supermarket visits;
Comparing prices;
Food preparation;
Kitchen safety;
Meal planning;
Cleaning after cooking;
Preparing simple lunches;
Organising the kitchen;
Learning household routines.
Café outings;
Library visits;
Community events;
Local markets;
Parks;
Community centres;
Hobby groups;
Accessible recreational activities;
Planning outings together;
Learning how to access local services.
Developing positive daily routines;
Planning the week;
Sleep-routine education;
Identifying personally meaningful activities;
Goal setting;
Relaxation activities;
Journaling;
Recognising personal strengths;
Planning community participation;
Discussing strategies participants personally find helpful for maintaining wellbeing.
Starting conversations;
Expressing preferences;
Asking for assistance;
Making choices;
Communicating boundaries;
Ordering at cafés;
Making appointments;
Practising telephone conversations;
Participating in group discussions;
Using communication aids where appropriate;
Understanding different communication styles.
Healthy meal preparation;
Hydration routines;
Gentle accessible movement;
Walking groups;
Sleep routines;
Personal hygiene routines;
Understanding everyday healthy choices;
Planning health appointments;
Organising personal health information;
Learning when and how to ask for assistance.
Painting;
Craft;
Photography;
Gardening;
Music;
Simple woodworking;
Sensory activities;
Puzzles;
Creative writing;
Seasonal projects;
Decorating personal spaces.
Where they want to go;
Transport;
Cost;
Accessibility;
What they want to do;
What support they require.
Examples:
Melbourne museums;
Accessible beaches;
Botanical gardens;
Local sporting events;
Markets;
Libraries;
Community festivals;
Cafés;
Shopping centres;
Accessible walking trails;
Community classes.
Creating shopping lists;
Comparing supermarket prices;
Understanding receipts;
Basic budgeting;
Planning weekly expenses;
Using public transport;
Planning appointments;
Organising a calendar;
Household cleaning routines;
Laundry;
Bedroom organisation;
Understanding household responsibilities;
Making everyday choices.