Foundation Program
This is for you if you want to build confidence, develop life and employment skills and create a pathway to meaningful employment or increased independence.
The Foundation program is designed for 16 to 22-year-olds with intellectual disability. This one-year program focuses on building self-awareness, vocational choices and independence – providing foundational skills for people who want to transition into the Impact Program or pursue other life goals.
Developed with input from schools, parents, specialist teachers, and co-designed with teenagers and young people with intellectual disability, Deakin Co and Jobs Victoria, this two-day per week program is designed to support you to build independence and confidence in everyday life.
Through the program, you’ll develop skills in areas like independent travel, daily living, social interactions and problem-solving. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to regularly visit companies and volunteer organisations, exploring roles in hospitality, customer service and more.
To further enhance your skill development, you can combine the Foundation skills program with a range of other support services, such as our Assistance with Daily Life, Community and Learning Hubs and Therapy supports. These flexible supports are tailored to your goals, needs and outcomes. Whether at home, in the community, at school or work, we can provide one-to-one support for a range of tasks.
Our Social and Community Participation supports can also help you meet new friends, take classes, try new activities, join social groups or go on holiday, building your confidence and expanding your horizons.
Yooralla's Impact Program
Are you ready to dive into hands-on work experience and classroom job skills training? You could transition from the Foundation program into our Impact program.
Benefits of Yooralla’s Foundation program
As a Foundation participant, you’ll benefit from:
- Personalised curriculum: A one-year program tailored to your goals, whether that’s moving towards open employment, increasing confidence or building life skills.
- Skill-building: Focus on personal growth and wellbeing, as well as developing job-related skills to support your future goals.
- Real-world experience: Engage in work and community activities that build practical skills and boost your confidence.
Foundation Program details
When and where:
Yooralla’s Foundation program runs yearly from late-January to December, with classes held two days per week at our Community Hubs. Here, you’ll meet new friends and build new skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Funding eligibility
- Core - Group and Centre Based Activities in your NDIS plan.
- Self-funded.
Ready to get started?
Request a service from Yooralla or speak to our Yooralla Connect team with any questions you may have for yourself or the person you support.