Learning for Life
Pathway Planning for Graduating Students
Making contact with Service Providers
Please see two attachments that could be helpful when meeting with potential service providers for graduating students.
Questions to ask potential service providers
Tips for parents
Spotlight on Post-School Service Provider - Outlook
Outlook fosters skills that promote independence and self-determination. We offer services that support people to achieve their goals and aspirations. Our diverse range of services and opportunities are delivered according to the needs of the individual. Working together, we support people with disabilities in their efforts to create a future built around their own choices. We adjust our support along with their progress, as their goals and needs change over time. We believe that given the right support, time and teamwork almost anything is possible!
Our Steps to Employment program offers a range of services, developed in collaboration with our participants and families, community partners, employment services, local schools and our environmental services. We help people to get ‘work ready’, find work/life balance, build confidence, discover new workplaces, build their skills through accredited training, access and create networks and most importantly get a new job that meets their goals and needs!
Outlook’s Steps to Independence program encourages people with disabilities to build local networks, try out new things and become more independent and confident in life. Maybe even getting to have some fun along the way!
Through the Steps to Participation program, people can enjoy social and recreational activities in their local community, create long lasting relationships and get out and about and have some fun!
Who is eligible?
Outlook works with everyone in the community and we are happy to talk one on one about the specific needs of each individual. Most people use their NDIS plan or TAC funding and we offer various options for people to access our services.
We work with people to help them achieve their whole of life goals such as:
- Meeting new people
- Meeting individual personal needs
- Enjoying their community
- Travelling independently
- Learning new skills
- Going on a holiday
- Joining in a recreation and leisure activity such as go kart racing, ice skating or going to see a band
- Finding a job! Our Steps to Employment program prepares people for seeking employment.
- We also offer Supported Employment opportunities.
- Our specialist agency Outlook Employment, assists job seekers find work in the open (mainstream) workforce.
- Becoming a volunteer
Contact details:
Elaine De Vos (Disability Services Team Leader)
0429 170 108
5 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham, 3192
Webinar on NDIS self-management and creating a good life
Disability Support Pension Assistance
DSP Help is a free resource for DSP applicants and their support workers. We're here to help you understand the Disability Support Pension and guide you through the application process.
Hello Nan and Pop Activity Pack
The Hello Nan and Pop Fun Pack is a fun way for families to keep in touch while staying at home. Activities are ready to copy, print, colour in and cut out for sharing with a grandparent or family member.
NDIA Statewide Information Sessions for parents and NDIA information pack
These sessions will be general information sessions available state-wide for any parents of NDIS participants on Monday 31 August at 7.00pm – 7.45pm and Tuesday 1 September at 10.30am – 11.15am.
Topics covered will include:
- NDIS updates regarding COVID-19
- The role of the NDIS and the role of the Department of Education and Training
- Where to go for further information.
In addition to the webinars, the NDIA has recently released the attached Information for Victorian families and carers of school aged NDIS participants. The booklet is also available online here:
https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus/information-packs
They have also released an online FAQ page for parents and carers of children remote learning which can be found here:
The NDIS General COVID-19 advice for Victorian NDIS participants can be found here:
https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus/advice-victoria