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Skills for Life for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Skills for Life for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Our Skills for Life program is designed to assist participants to develop the confidence and skills to thrive more independently in daily life. Through engaging games, community outings and practical activities, participants will improve literacy, numeracy and everyday life skills.
 
Weekly activities focus on:
  • Communication skills
  • Coping strategies
  • Exercise and nutrition
  • Everyday digital skills
  • Healthy hobbies
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Self-management
 
BYO lunch and snacks
 
2026 Term Dates & Costs:
Term 1 | Monday, 19 January to 30 March | $550
Term 2 | Monday, 20 April to 22 June | $520 (9 weeks)
Term 3 | Monday, 13 July to 14 September | $578 (10 weeks)
Term 4 | Monday, 5 October to 11 December | $  (11 weeks)
 
Time: 9.30am to 3pm
Location: Sandybeach Centre, 2 Sims Street, Sandringham
Tutor: Margaret O'Malley
 
You're welcome to join at any time during the term and we’re happy to offer free trial classes, just ask! Enrolments are taken on a term-by-term basis. There will be no classes on Victorian public holidays.
 
To enrol, call us on (03) 9598 2155 or email reception@sandybeach.org.au
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

​Courses Cancelled by Sandybeach Centre

  • Classes requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. If minimum enrolments are not met, the class may be cancelled and a full refund or credit will be offered.

  • Refunds are returned via the original payment method.

  • Cash refunds are not available.

  • There will be no classes on Victorian public holidays.

 

Courses, Programs and Activities

  • Refund requests must be made at least 5 business days before commencement.

  • A $40 administration fee applies.

  • Materials already purchased may not be refunded.

  • Once commenced, fees may not be refundable.

 

Fee for Service – Cancellation by Student

  • Refunds or transfers require at least 5 days’ notice.

  • A $40 administration fee applies.

  • Less than 7 days’ notice: no refund or transfer.

​​ACFE Subsidised Places – Cancellation by Student

  • Withdrawal must be in writing and made within 4 weeks of course commencement.

  • No training undertaken: refund less $20 administration fee.

  • Part training completed: pro-rata refund less $20 administration fee.

  • Accredited courses incur a $50 administration fee.

  • After 4 weeks: no refund.

 

Events​

  • Refunds are only available when requested at least 14 days before the program or event start date.

  • If you are unable to attend, you agree to notify Sandybeach Centre by phone or email as soon as possible. A non-attendance fee may apply if you do not notify us, to help cover catering, entertainment and event costs.

  • You consent to photographs and videos taken during programs or events being used by Sandybeach Centre for promotional purposes, including on our website, social media and marketing materials.

  • You agree to receive SMS and email communications relating to your booking and relevant Sandybeach Centre programs, events and updates.

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