📚Teen Connect Program
Age: 13 – 17 Years
Day: Tuesday
Occurrence: Fortnight
Ratio: 2:8 max
Commencing 05th of MAY
🗓️Term 2 Schedule
Week 1 – Tuesday 5th of May
🎯Program Orientation & Goal Setting
Week 2 – Tuesday 19th of May
🤝Social Skills & Communication in the Community
Week 3 – Tuesday 2nd of June
📈 Independence & Life Skills Development
Week 4 – Tuesday 16th of June
💼 Education/ Employment Readiness & Routine Building
Week 5 – Tuesday 30th of June
✏️ Community Participation & Program Reflection
💡Benefits of the Program
- Build social and communication skills in peer and community settings
- Increase independence and confidence through real-world participation
- Support emotional regulation and problem-solving
- Develop education readiness and routine engagement
- Introduce early employment and vocational skills
- Promote safe and meaningful community access
🤝Social & Community Connection
Participants are supported to develop social interaction skills such as turn-taking, sharing, cooperative play, and communicating needs with peers and adults. Group activities promote relationship building, listening, and responding appropriately in social environments. These skills support participation at school, in community settings, and future education or employment pathways.
🎓Skill Development & Employment / Education readiness
Sessions are designed to support early learning skills such as routines, engaging in group activity, listening to instructions, and completing tasks from start to finish. These foundational skills assist participants to build readiness for school, education programs, and structured learning environments. Where appropriate, activities also support early responsibility and task participation relevant to future employment preparation.
💛Emotional Wellbeing & Independence
The program supports participants to build emotional regulation skills through predictable routines, supported transitions, and guided problem-solving. Children are encouraged to make choices, follow simple instructions, and complete age-appropriate tasks independently. These skills contribute to increased confidence and readiness for learning environments and structure programs.
🌸Bloom Support and Respite 