Service Description

Program Overview Life Skills Wednesdays is a practical, hands-on program designed to build everyday life skills in a safe, supportive farm environment. Participants will learn essential “need-to-know” skills that support independence at home and in the community. Skills are introduced in a basic, accessible way and are revisited and built upon over time, allowing participants to progress at their own pace and gain confidence through repetition and real-world practice. Core Skill Areas 1. Basic Tool Identification & Safe Usage Participants will learn: Identifying common household tools (e.g. screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, Allen keys) What each tool is used for Basic safety rules when using tools How to store tools correctly Practising simple, supervised tasks using appropriate tools 2. Basic Cooking Skills Participants will develop foundational kitchen skills, including: Kitchen safety and hygiene Identifying basic kitchen equipment and utensils Simple food preparation (washing, chopping, measuring) Using basic appliances safely (e.g. kettle, toaster, microwave, stove – where appropriate) Preparing simple meals and snacks Cleaning up after cooking and food storage basics Common sense substitutes when recipe ingrediants aren't on hand How to prepare simple meals without needing a recipe book Learning the difference between white and red meat and their cooking times. What's the difference between a vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian and how do I stay healthy? 3. Basic Home Handyperson Skills Participants will learn everyday home maintenance skills such as: Identifying different types of light bulbs, tap washers and minor maintenance items How and when to change a light bulb safely Understanding basic electrical safety (what not to do) Identifying taps and understanding hot vs cold What washers are and why taps drip Identifying basic plumbing tools Practising simple, non-invasive maintenance tasks Where's my Meter box and how to check if I've tripped the switch? 4. Everyday Household Knowledge Additional life skills will be introduced gradually, including: Understanding household systems (power, water, safety including Emergencies) will include visits from relevant Authorities Reading basic instructions and labels Knowing when to attempt a task independently and when to ask for help Problem-solving simple household issues Building routines and responsibility around home tasks Budgeting, bills and money Motor Vehicle Familiarisation & Basic Maintenance