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Life Skills Hub

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8180 0671

Address: 1 Treves Street Elizabeth Vale 5112 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.lifeskillshub.com.au

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25.01.2022 * 8 BOREDOM BUSTERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN LOCKDOWN* "I'M BORED!!..." - sound familiar? The Life Skills Hub Team have got you! ... #lifeskillshub #lockdown #boredombusters #activityideas #adelaide #bonding #activity #wellness

25.01.2022 We love the natural light in our rooms! Here we see our Counsellor, Daniella, in her natural habitat ! The room is designed with neutral colours to help our clients feel calm We currently have availability for counselling for young people aged 8-18 give us a call on 8180 0761 for more information ... #lifeskillshub #counselling #connection #supportservices #elizabethvale #alliedhealth

25.01.2022 Friendships don't come naturally to everyone and some young people need a bit of extra support to learn the in's and out's We are so excited to be able to offer fabulous PEERS program developed and taught by the UCLA. During each group session, teens are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session during activities. This program is suitable for young people aged 13-17. A caregiver’s participation is a mandatory ...requirement for engagement in this program. If you watched Love on the Spectrum Netflix - you may remember the Young Adults version of the program! We are currently offering the Adolescent program, but are also taking registrations of interest for the Young Adult version as well. If there is demand, then we will run this one too. Be sure to contact us soon if you would like to register or find our more #PEERS #PeersProgram #PeersBootcamp #SocialSkills #ASD #Autism #ADHD #Anxiety #Friendships #LoveOnTheSpectrum

25.01.2022 REGISTRATION FORMS NOW ONLINE Hi everyone! Our booking paperwork is now available online! If you are interested in booking in for allied health, mentoring or group services, please visit this link to complete the forms and send to our admin team. Hint... you will see a full list of our services on these forms that we have been hinting about... ... P.S. We are still on track for an opening date some time in December. More details coming soon. Well done Adelaide https://www.lifeskillshub.com.au/booking

25.01.2022 Meet COLIN, one of our wonderful OT Assistants on the Life Skills Hub Team ! Colin has experience working as an Allied Health Assistant and Mentor in the paediatric and mental health space, and is studying towards becoming an Occupational Therapist. Colin’s number one aim is to be someone that people will feel safe with and know they can turn to for support. Colin will be offering 1:1 services starting in mid-December . Here is a message from the man himself : "Hi, my nam...e is Colin and I'm a 3rd year Occupational Therapy student at UniSA. I also work as personal trainer at a fitness studio ! I have a keen interest in keeping fit and living an active lifestyle. I'm very passionate about the power of a positive mindset and hope to be able to help people make the most of their capabilities and live a happy and full life . I love to think deeply about things (some might say overthink!) and can easily spend hours contemplating all the complexities of life if given the chance . This definitely includes passionate debate about whether tomato sauce belongs in the cupboard or the fridge (it’s the cupboard!!) . I’m a massive lover of all animals, and have both a dog and a cat who I adore, despite the fact they might be a little crazy . I like to spend my free time relaxing with my partner, going on day-trips around Adelaide and experiencing everything our little city has to offer . If you would like to book with Colin, you can download your booking forms on our website and email [email protected]. Be quick to ensure you don’t miss out!

25.01.2022 Do you know a young person who is socially isolated or just needs to get out of the house for some social interaction? Well, we have some great news for you! Social groups & therapy groups are OPEN for bookings We have a variety of groups suitable for all young people, ranging from therapy groups through to groups purely for fun and hanging out with peers, all in a fun and positive environment Contact us today for more information!... #SocialGroups #TherapyGroups #SocialSkills #Fun #AlliedHealth #SocialWork #Lego #Minecraft #Games #Cooking #Fitness #Toolshed

25.01.2022 Welcome to Life Skills Hub We have been itching to share our exciting plans with you a one of a kind space for young people aged 8-18 is coming to Adelaide's Northern suburbs! Some kids need a little extra support on their journey towards adulthood, and we are here to help. Forget "ordinary" appointments, Life Skills Hub blends the concepts between traditional therapy rooms and the home, resulting in a simulated home environment We will offer comfortable, and functional ...spaces for 1:1 therapy, therapy groups, mentoring, recreational group activities and more. We plan to support young people to be their true, authentic selves in a welcoming, positive and FUN space Please free to tag anyone who you think will be interested www.lifeskillshub.com.au We can’t wait to meet you! #Adelaide #ConnectingLifesDots #Disability #Parenting #ASD #Community

24.01.2022 Meet SARAH! Sarah comes to us with years of experience in the field supporting children and young people . Her drive to empower youth and drive positive wellbeing made her a perfect fit for our team! Here is a message from her: "Hi I’m Sarah! I am a Social Worker with years of experience supporting children and young people in a counselling role, as group facilitator and in 1:1 support. Four of those years were spent working solely with young people on the autism spectrum... and this is one of my passions! I have always had a desire to work with young people. Seeing them learn the tools and strategies for healthy social and emotional wellbeing is what drives me. It is important that a young person feels empowered to identify how it is that THEY would like to be supported. As a Social Worker it is so important to spread the word on what social workers can do to support young people; counselling, mental health, emotional regulation strategies, development of social skills, confidence, and resilience. I look forward to meeting and supporting you at Life Skills Hub" If you think Sarah may be able to support a young person you know - please do not hesitate to contact us via email at [email protected]. Otherwise - we will be back in the office on Tuesday for phone calls ! #lifeskillshub #socialwork #socialskills #counselling #empowerment #resilience #strategies #support #connection

24.01.2022 FINALLY this place is going to get a make-over starting tomorrow! here is the ‘before’ picture! We are having so much fun programming groups and we can’t wait for this baby to transform! #watchthisspace #inclusion #groupprograms #occupationaltherapy #disabilityservices #asd

23.01.2022 Ellen is working really hard behind the scenes developing our programs (Thank you to Little City who are accommodating us in their co-working space while construction is underway!) #Coworking #Community #ConnectingLifesDots

22.01.2022 There is still time to have YOUR say in how you think our programs should be designed. Don’t hesitate to tell us what services you want to see available to your child/ren Thank you to the 60+ of you who have registered so far - It won’t be long until we start making *official* bookings! #ExcitingTimes #AlliedHealth #OT #OccupationalTherapy #SocialGroups

22.01.2022 Life Skills Hub values the importance of a diverse range of services - including Allied Health Assistants! AHA's provide therapeutic and program-related support to clients under the guidance of a qualified Allied Health Professional (such as an OT). HOW DOES IT WORK? ... 1) The OT will meet with a client to determine their needs and whether the AHA service will be appropriate. 2) If deemed appropriate - the OT will develop a therapeutic program for the AHA to follow. 3) The OT and AHA will meet regularly to provide feedback and monitor progress. Session costs for AHA's are significantly less - which means you can access services more frequently ! Our booking forms are now available online to download. Don't forget to press 'save' once you have completed it! We will be contacting clients who have registered NEXT WEEK for bookings #alliedhealthassistance #disabilityservices #lifeskillshub #occupationaltherapy #OT #AHA #autismadelaide #adelaidemums #adelaidedads

21.01.2022 Does your young person need to get out of the house for some social interaction? Are they bored in the school holidays? Do they want to try some new things Come and join in on our HOLIDAY HANGOUT for a sample of what Life Skills Hub has to offer! Monday 11th January from 2:00PM to 5:00PM, our social workers, counsellor, educator and occupational therapists are hosting a fun filled afternoon of carefully planned activities! ... Choose two of the following: Games Sensory play / crafts and Baking cookies! The full session is $75, or come for 1.5 hours for $37.50*. You are welcome to drop your young person off and pick them up at the end. Contact us via telephone on 8180 0761 to book in or send us a message on Messenger! * If your young person needs 1:1 support then an additional cost will apply. A screening form is to be completed beforehand. #SocialParticipation #SocialSkills #SchoolHolidays #LifeSkills #OccupationalTherapy #SocialWork #Counselling #Cooking #Baking #NDIS #ASD #Autism

18.01.2022 Great news everyone! Over the past month we have been going back and forward to ensure the plans are perfect before signing off The original house will be completely renovated, and the extension doubles the size There will be outside areas for basketball,four square and a veggie garden Don’t be fooled though, this won’t take long at all and we are still running on schedule ... What do you want to see happening in these spaces? We want your thoughts #LifeSkillsHub #ConnectingLifesDots #Community #Disability #AllAbilities #Parenting #ASD #Adelaide #OccupationalTherapy #OT

18.01.2022 If you are passionate about assisting young people (8-18) to develop independence and the skills required for life - this may be the right place for you to work ! We are looking for a diverse range of therapists, mentors, allied health assistants and other individuals working within the field of youth/disability to collaborate with us, ready for when we open our doors in October. We will be running 1:1 and group-based programs to promote positive social engagement and devel...opment of life skills. Check out our website at www.lifeskillshub.com.au to learn more Please contact [email protected] if you think that you are a good fit, or tell your friends who may be interested! Alternatively, you can call us for a confidential conversation on 8180 0761 #OpeningSoon #AlliedHealth #Community #SocialSkills #LifeSkills #Disability #AllAbilities #Adelaide

15.01.2022 Meet JESSIE ! Jessie joins the Life Skills Hub team with an array of experience supporting young people and adults. Her gentle yet playful nature made her a perfect fit as a mentor and allied health assistant! Here is a message from her: "Hi, my name is Jessie and I’m an Occupational Therapist in the making!... For the past 4 years I have been working as a children’s gymnastics instructor! I have also had previous experience working as an OT assistant in brain injury rehabilitation and have completed a number of university placements supporting people to become independent and do the things they enjoy! As a child, I was very shy and found new experiences quite difficult. I think that’s one of the reasons why I enjoy working with children because I am able to use my past experiences to support them to feel comfortable and confident. Being able to see a change in children’s confidence and social skills is something I find very rewarding! When I’m not working or studying, you’ll find me at the gym or out on adventures with my friends creating new memories! I’m also a sucker for a good coffee and a chat. I look forwards to meeting you all for some art, cooking and gymnastics!" We are now taking bookings of our services in the New Year! Contact us via messenger or email for more information . #alliedhealthassistance #mentoring #capacitybuilding #connection #gymnastics #confidence #resilience

14.01.2022 Wow! What a surprise this was! Thank you so much to our awesome mentor Julie for these wonderful cookies from Small and Sweet!

14.01.2022 Things may have been quiet on the front but we promise that we have been working very hard behind the scenes. If you have previously registered, be sure to check your emails for an update on all things Life Skills Hub, including the building, our team, NDIS tips, and information regarding waiting lists! If you aren’t sure about registering for services yet, but want to stay in the loop, sign up for our monthly newsletter on our website. (If you don’t see the email in your in...box, check your junk folder) www.lifeskillshub.com.au

13.01.2022 Did you know that higher levels of social connectedness are proven to promote positive mental health outcomes in adolescents? Studies show that increased social engagement assists in decreasing feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness Here at Life Skills Hub we value the importance of social connection between individuals and within the wider community. Our therapy groups will provide opportunities for young people to not only develop important life skills, b...ut also foster positive relationships with similar aged peers while doing so If you are interested in our groups, register your interest now.... #ConnectingLifesDots #Community #Connection #Adolescence #LifeSkills #Inclusion #Disability #AllAbilities #ASD #AutismAdelaide

13.01.2022 Our mentor Matt is excited to show our Toolshed Group participants the projects they are going to create Toolshed is running on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings as of the 15th January

12.01.2022 WE NEED YOUR HELP The primary vision we see for Life Skills Hub is that it is community-led. We are currently designing programs that are relevant to the needs of the community (such as you!). With that in mind, we would love to know what YOU (and your child) want! ... We have developed a form on our website in an effort to gather information, as well as take registrations of interest. We would be very grateful to anyone who is able to complete the form or let us know below Many thanks from the Life Skills Hub Team #Adelaide #ConnectingLifesDots #Disability #Community #Help #Parenting #Inclusion #OccupationalTherapy #Mentoring #SupportWork

11.01.2022 Dorian working hard at coding for our Minecraft groups ! Dorian has a diagnosis of Autism and LOVES coding so we asked him to help us. It is great to see him motivated to help for our groups! There is nothing like putting passion and purpose together Our Minecraft group will be running on Thursday and Saturday afternoons

10.01.2022 It’s all happening at Life Skills Hub! Our brand new industrial shipping containers have been dropped off, and will be transformed in to brilliant group activity spaces before being placed in to position As you can also see, the house is in the process of being completely gutted - you won’t even recognise it in a few weeks time! Remember to visit our website to register for services! Now that things are really rocking and rolling we will be contacting everyone very so...on! #OccupationalTherapy #OT #GroupTherapy #LifeSkills #Cooking #SocialWork #SocialSkills #Counselling #Inclusion #Disability #ASD #Autism

08.01.2022 Introducing ELLA - one of our (almost) Occupational Therapists! Don't be fooled by her new graduate title, as Ella has a background as a support worker and extensive experience in paediatric placements. Ella's enthusiastic and down to earth nature made her a perfect match for the Life Skills Hub Team . Here is a message from her: "Hey everyone! My name is Ella and I’m a (soon to be) Occupational Therapist. I’m passionate about helping people reach their goals, particula...rly related to the occupations they want and need to be engaging in! I have previous experience as a support worker and have completed many hours of placement, working with people to do the things that bring them joy, independence and confidence. I have a strong interest in supporting the wellbeing of young people, including providing them with tools to help manage their big feelings. When I’m not working or studying, you’ll find me out running, sipping a coffee at my favourite café or down at the beach. After growing up in the country, I’m always out in nature and going on adventures in my spare time! I can’t wait to meet many of you and look forward to lots of learning, growing and fun " Ella will be working alongside our Director, Ellen Jolly, as an allied health assistant until her formal registration comes through in 2021 . If you want to register for OT services, head over to our website to download the registration forms! #occupationaltherapy #lifeskills #independence #confidence #disabilityservices #autismadelaide #supportservices

04.01.2022 A sneak peek into another one of our rooms. This room is not like the rest! It’s all about the small details to make our young people feel comfortable!

03.01.2022 Hi I am Ellen, and I am the Director and Principal Occupational Therapist at Life Skills Hub. I have been working as an OT in the paediatric field since 2015. Prior to that, I was a support worker for children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder . I am passionate about providing young people with the opportunities to be independent and develop new skills they can be proud of After living with a sibling with a disability, I understand the importance of d...eveloping strategies that not only work for the child, but their support networks too Each person and family is different, and I value the importance of individualized and realistic therapy plans. My vision for Life Skills Hub is for it to be a place where young people can be themselves, increase their independence and have fun with others A space where they can develop, grow and build confidence! Myself and the team are so excited to meet you all and can’t wait to show you what we have in store! #ConnectingLifesDots #OccupationalTherapy #Parenting #Disability #Community #Therapy #Inclusion

03.01.2022 Introducing LEGO Therapy, a 10 week social development program designed for young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and children with social communication difficulties The program utilises the participant’s interest and strengths in LEGO to develop communication and social skills Our trained Facilitator will support participants to collaborate together to follow instructions to build a model Participants each take turns playing different roles and they acco...mplish the goal of building the model together At the end of the session, participants have time to build their own choices in an environment which can facilitate natural discussion and connectedness LEGO Therapy commences in January! If your aren't already on the waiting list, be sure to enquire quickly as we will be contacting families this week #LegoTherapy #Lego #Therapy #SocialSkills #Communication #ASD #Autism #AutismSpectrumDisorder

02.01.2022 We need your help The primary vision we see for Life Skills Hub is that it is community-led. We are currently designing programs that are relevant to the needs of our community members (such as you!). With that in mind, we would love to know what YOU (and your child) want! We have developed a quick form on our website in an effort to gather information, as well as take registrations of interest. We would be very grateful to anyone who completes the form or sends... to a friend who may want to help! www.lifeskillshub.com.au Alternatively, let us know below Thank you to all the people who have registered so far If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] Many thanks, The Life Skills Hub Team #Adelaide #ConnectingLifesDots #Disability #Community #Help #Parenting #Inclusion #OccupationalTherapy #Mentoring #SupportWork

01.01.2022 Why not both Life Skills Hub is here to support the development of these important and essential skills #OpeningSoon #Hopefully #Adelaide #LifeSkills #Mindfulness #SelfCare #MentalHealth #OccupationalTherapy