RTO 45596
RTO 45596
RTO 45596
02 6583 7288
ABN 71630741409
LifeSkills Express
This person-centred program is designed to deliver learning and skills development in a holistic, experiential manner, focusing on strengths rather than limitations.
It provides a blend of life and independent living skills interspersed with the personal tools
needed to encourage self-reliance, enable the realisation of individual capacities and
potential, and fulfil the needs and aspirations of each individual to achieve valued roles
in the community.
Funded for eligible students by the NSW Government through Community Obligation Funding (CSO),
LifeSkills Express aims to:
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build skills in a range of areas to enable participants to take significant steps towards independence, further study and, potentially, volunteering and employment.
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support the continuing growth and development of Language, Literacy & Numeracy as well as digital technology skills
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build self-confidence through practical, creative and engaging activities that will provide challenges as well as fun and enjoyment.
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provide enterprising opportunities leading to participants becoming more engaged in their community.
The LifeSkills Express program is, wherever possible, designed to allow for a full days participation. Enrolment into both sessions is encouraged to facilitate important social interactions, connection and new friendships over lunch. However enrolment into the morning or afternoon sessions individually may be possible, depending on the program. Please contact the college to discuss.
Check out our past programs
Wednesday Program
Venue: MakerSpace 4 Albert Cct, Port Macquarie | 10 x sessions
Students will be required to bring a packed lunch or lunch can be pre ordered at our Wilderness Cafe. See MENU
Program for Term 1 2025:
Commencing Wednesday 5 Feb 2025 | 10 weeks
Behind the Scenes:
new places to explore
10:00am - 12:00pm
Learning modules include:
FSKOCM003_Participate in familiar spoken interactions
NAC_PAR Community participation
NAC_VOL Volunteering
We are bringing back this very popular program and it is
bigger and better than ever before.
An inclusive program that focuses on communication and safety as we navigate many different sites in Port Macquarie and surrounds.
Places to visit may include;
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behind the scenes at Woolworths and cook in their bakery,
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a visit to the observatory,
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a visit to the lost plot.
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language and story telling at the library.
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a visit to the recycled water facility.
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lessons on life, living, safety in the community, options and choices.
Lunch Break! from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Around the World in 80 days
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning modules include:
FSKWTG002_Write short and simple workplace formatted texts
NAC_RES Computer research skills
NAC_CYBER Staying safe online
NAC_WS1 Writing skills 1
This empowering program enables students to research and explore another country and culture – using virtual reality, computer research and cultural food experiences.
Students will develop a report, explore foods and present their findings via photos and PowerPoint
Program for Term 2 2025:
Commencing Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 | 10 weeks
Feeling Fabulous
10:00am - 12:00pm
Learning modules include:
FSKOCM001_Participate in highly familiar spoken exchange
NAC_SPW Support personal wellbeing in the workplace OR
NAC_PPW Personal presentation at work
A focus on healthy living and mental health. Discussions on healthy food choices and regular exercise.
In this fun program students will have the opportunity to learn important skills to look and feel good. We will touch on healthy lifestyles and use role plays and games to build confidence and improve communication skills and have guest speakers;
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research and communication
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regular Exercise - choices and examples (eg yoga)
Guest speakers: from community health, social workers (mental health) & police (cyber security and mental health)
Lunch Break! from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Paying forward & random acts of kindness
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning modules include:
FSKOCM004_Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings
NAC_COMWT Communication, working with others in a team
NAC_MEET Benefits of teams
Incorporating group work, active listening, research, team work, art and craft – with the idea of giving to others. This program will incorporate regular group meetings to determine the groups purpose and ongoing direction. You will develop a group and individual project based on team work. Community walks – and positive drop offs (eg stones with positive messages painted on them, little positive notes
wishing people well).
We will look at acknowledging and thanking people who help us and being genuinely kind to someone else, without asking for anything in return. Then you will develop a report for MNCCC to let us know
how you went!
Support Workers encouraged to join in the fun
Thursday Program
Venue: MakerSpace 4 Albert Cct, Port Macquarie | 10 x sessions
Students will be required to bring a packed lunch or lunch can be pre ordered at our Wilderness Cafe. See MENU
Program for Term 1 2025:
Commencing Thursday 6 Feb 2025 | 10 weeks
Behind the Scenes:
new places to explore
10:00am - 12:00pm
Learning modules include:
FSKOCM003_Participate in familiar spoken interactions
NAC_PAR Community participation
NAC_VOL Volunteering
We are bringing back this very popular program and it is
bigger and better than ever before.
An inclusive program that focuses on communication and safety as we navigate many different sites in Port Macquarie and surrounds.
Places to visit may include;
-
behind the scenes at Woolworths and cook in their bakery,
-
a visit to the observatory,
-
a visit to the lost plot.
-
language and story telling at the library.
-
a visit to the recycled water facility.
-
lessons on life, living, safety in the community, options and choices.
Lunch Break! from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Around the World in 80 days
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning modules include:
FSKWTG002_Write short and simple workplace formatted texts
NAC_RES Computer research skills
NAC_CYBER Staying safe online
NAC_WS1 Writing skills 1
This empowering program enables students to research and explore another country and culture – using virtual reality, computer research and cultural food experiences.
Students will develop a report, explore foods and present their findings via photos and PowerPoint
Alternate Full Day Program Option
Project Shed
10:00am - 3:00pm [lunch break 12pm - 1pm]
Learning modules include:
FSKNUM004_Use basic and familiar metric measurements for work
FSKOCM004_Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings
NAC_DES Follow a design process
NAC_COMP Basic computing
NAC_OCSS Oral communication skills for safety
Participants can opt to enrol in an full day Project Shed
program.
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Computer research of pallet-based and soft wood projects
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Presentation to class of designs
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We encourage a focus on people’s abilities rather than their disabilities. There is a project for everyone
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Projects can include bird feeders, decorative coasters and bookmarks, desk shelf or abstract garden display
Other objectives include basic measurements and
computer skills, creating basic reports, and performing an activity in a workplace.
Program for Term 2 2025:
Commencing Thursday 1 May 2025 | 10 weeks
Project Shed
10:00am - 12:00pm
Learning modules include:
FSKNUM004_Use basic and familiar metric measurement for work
NAC_DES Follow a design process
NAC_COMP Basic computing
NAC_OCSS Oral communication skills for safety
Participate in:
-
Computer research of pallet-based and soft wood projects
-
Presentation to class of designs
-
We encourage a focus on people’s abilities rather than their disabilities. There is a project for everyone
-
Projects can include bird feeders, decorative coasters and bookmarks, desk shelf or abstract garden display
Other objectives include basic measurements and
computer skills, creating basic reports, and performing an activity in a workplace.
Lunch Break! from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pay forward & Random acts of kindness
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning modules include:
FSKOCM004_Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings
NAC_COMWT Communication, working with others in a team
NAC_MEET Benefits of teams
Incorporating group work, active listening, research, team work, art and craft – with the idea of giving to others. This program will incorporate regular group meetings to determine the groups purpose and ongoing direction. You will develop a group and individual project based on team work. Community walks – and positive drop offs (eg stones with positive messages painted on them, little positive notes
wishing people well).
We will look at acknowledging and thanking people who help us and being genuinely kind to someone else, without asking for anything in return. Then you will develop a report for MNCCC to let us know
how you went!
Support Workers encouraged to join in the fun
