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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

Cancellations by Sandybeach Centre 
Classes require minimum enrolments to proceed. If Sandybeach Centre cancels a class, program or event, participants will receive a full refund or credit. Refunds will be returned to the original payment method. 

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Participant Cancellations 
Unless otherwise stated, cancellations and transfer requests must be received at least 7 days before the start date. A $40 administration fee may apply. No refunds or transfers are available within 7 days or after a program has commenced. Materials already purchased may be excluded from the refund. 

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Events 
Refund requests must be received at least 7 days before the event. If you are unable to attend, please notify Sandybeach Centre as soon as possible. A non-attendance fee may apply where costs such as catering or entertainment have already been incurred. ​​

ACFE Subsidised Places 

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

• No training undertaken: refund less $20 administration fee 

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

• Accredited courses: $50 administration fee 

• After 4 weeks: no refund 

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General By booking, you agree to receive communications relating to your booking and relevant Sandybeach Centre programs and events. Photography or video taken during programs and events may be used for Sandybeach Centre promotional purposes. There are no classes on Victorian public holidays.

 

Humanitix Refunds: Participants can request a refund through their Humanitix account up to 7 days before the class, program or event start date. Refunds are not available within 7 days of the start date.

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