Queensland – Life skills
Programs to develop life skills
ARROS PLACE
ARROS PLACE is a project supporting young people with an intellectual disability to identify and start working towards their goals around employment, community participation and advocacy.Find out more ARROS PLACE
Autism Identity and Awareness for Individuals
This online training course delivers life skills for teenagers and young adults living with autism. It can help you to build confidence and self-awareness. Find out more about this training course
BrainBank
BrainBank is a free one-on-one peer panel to help people with brain injury navigate life and support others. Find out more about BrainBank
Me Plus More – Independent Living Skills program
Online practical skills support for people with intellectual disability. Find out more about the Independent Living Skills program
MFO Social Inclusion and Life Skills Program
The Multicultural Families Organisation (MFO) runs free social inclusion and life skills workshops/activities for people with an intellectual disability. Find out how to participate here
Power To You
If you are a young adult and would like to gain the skills and confidence to participate and contribute to your community and build relationships, the Power to You e-learning program can help you. See how to get started with Power To You
Siblings Australia
Siblings Australia has information and resources to support siblings of children and adults with chronic conditions including disability, chronic illness and mental health issues. Find more information and resources to support siblings
SSPA Mentorship Program
This program supports young short statured people to build resilience and deal with social issues at school, work and in the community. Find out more about the SSPA Mentorship program
The A-List
This is an online platform for young autistic people, their families and carers to find social and group activities with like-minded people with similar interests. Find out more information about The A-List
Totally Doable
Totally Doable are a series of web-based videos produced by and about culturally and linguistically diverse people living with disability. Find out more about Totally Doable
Support for Indigenous Australians
Sporting Wheelies - I can, You can
Sporting Wheelies is taking inclusive sport and exercise therapy to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Communities. The I can, you can program focuses on engaging with young people living with a disability, and providing resources and training to community members to support them. Find out about I can, You can
Think Smarter Not Harder
Think Smarter Not Harder is a culturally sensitive program aimed to improve memory, brain speed, attention to detail, social and leadership skills for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with an intellectual impairment and/or psychosocial disability. Find out more about this program