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UP! Skill Academy

Unlock Potential, Embrace Possibilities! Join Our 10-Week Capacity Building Program for our Late Teens and Adults with Down syndrome (ages 16 and over)!

Embark on a transformative journey with our empowering program designed exclusively for individuals with Down syndrome. Over 10 enriching weeks, participants will engage in a holistic capacity-building experience, fostering personal growth, independence, and skill development.

Venue: Sydney, CBD

Term 1 starts: 13 April 2024 - 15 June 2024

Frequency: 1 day per week

Day: Saturday/Sunday

Time: 1am-1pm/1pm-4pm

We are reaching out to you to see what works best for our members!

Final details will be provided in our booking invite from 8 March 2024.

Costs: Non-DSNSW Member price: $2800 per term
DSNSW Member price: $2500 per term

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Week	Topic	Overview
1	Self Advocacy	Icebreaker activities Understanding SA: Define self advocacy & the benefits Personal Goals: Identify personal and advocacy goals, short-term and long- term objectives Create a Vision-Board to visualise goals.
2	Healthy Mind, Healthy Life	Sean Healthy habits Healthy eating Exercise Make a healthy balanced snack together Self-Care and Self-love (What are the inner and outer qualities you love about yourself and why) Stress management skills
3	My Rights, My Life	Knowing your rights: Discussion of basic human rights Discuss self-advocacy to rights Communication Skills: Effective communication techniques, Role play practice assertive communication Overcoming challenges and building resilience: Common challenges facing self-advocacy and strategies to overcome them. Discuss the importance of resilience.
4	Accessible Arts	Excursion to the Art Gallery of NSW Tour of Exhibit with Sensory boards Worksheets
5	Money Matters & Budget Blitz	Why money management is important Money goals Budget goals Basic budgeting to reach our goals Visual budget tools
6	History Buffs	Excursion to the Rocks Walking tour Aboriginal city dreaming tour Worksheets Aus History Quiz
7	Job Ready, Job Steady	Interview skills: Role play job interviews Writing your resume Dress for success: Professional attire and grooming Employment Skills How to make friends at work How to self-advocate at work
8	Community Contribution	Be involved in a community volunteer project for a day Reflect on the impact of their contributions Reflect on how volunteering has made them feel
9	Healthy Friendships and Relationships	Family Planning Australia Types of relationships Good vs Bad friend Safety & Consent Breaking up Healthy social Boundaries The importance of respect
10	Public Speaking Presentation and Graduation Celebration	Public speaking presentation to the CEO Celebration Lunch Awards Presentation

Why Choose Our Program?

Familiar and compassionate instructors
Small class sizes for personalized attention
Inclusive and welcoming environment
Positive and empowering atmosphere

Reserve your spot today and let the journey toward independence and self-discovery begin!

Questions? Email socialprograms@dsansw.org.au or phone 02 9841 4404

CANCELLATION POLICY

We know plans change but we are so excited to see you! Bookings in person cancelled 7 days or less before the event date will be charged in full. We trust you understand this as we find it hard to fill your spot after this date. Cancellations must be made in writing to socialprograms@dsansw.org.au.

Would you like to become an UP! Club Member?

Click on the link below for further details on how to become an UP! Club Member:

https://www.downsyndrome.org.a...

The UP! Club Team