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Life Skills:
Independence in the Community

Help us improve Life Skills!

We are currently in the process of updating our Life Skills program for the second half of 2026 and beyond. If you have any feedback to share about this program, we’d love to hear it. Module topics, content and scheduling are all up for debate. Complete the survey here.

About Life Skills: Independence in the Community

Independence in the Community modules are a subset of the Life Skills program, and are designed by Autistic people, for Autistic people.

These modules are specifically to empower young Autistic adults to increase their capacity for independence. The program is designed to ensure participants have the tools and strategies to survive and thrive in their daily lives through four core modules: Living Arrangements, Responsible Citizenship, Positive Relationships and Wellbeing.

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FAQs

Who is the program for?
  • Anyone who identifies as Autistic
  • Most people joining Life Skills are aged 16 to 25 years, however we welcome anyone aged 14+
When do modules run?

Life Skills modules run at various times throughout the year, depending on community interest.  Independence in the Community modules are typically split across 2 1.5hr sessions with a short break in the middle. Currently these sessions occur at 5:30pm, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Alternate times are also available during school holidays.

Where do modules run?

You can join modules in person at our Stafford office, or online via Zoom. We aim to make this experience as welcoming as possible, and supply various sensory tools such as weighted blankets, fidgets and ear defenders at our in person session.

How much does it cost?

Independence in the Community topics cost $175 per module. If you have an NDIS plan, modules may also be covered through this.

A young Autistic man sits at an outdoor table with a young Autistic woman who is showing him her mobile phone. They are both smiling as they build social connections and independence in the community.

Modules listed below run every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 5:30pm. They run for 1.5 and are held at our Stafford office and online.

19th May – Living Arrangements

2nd June – Wellbeing pt. 1

16th June – Wellbeing pt. 2

More modules for July-November coming soon!

Program Modules

The program features four modules: Living Arrangements, Responsible Citizenship, Positive Relationships and Wellbeing. Explore a brief summary of the content covered in each module below:

Living Arrangements

Build confidence in several domains of domestic life including communicating with your household, chores, budgeting for your household, and tenancy agreements.

Responsible Citizenship

Increase your understanding of components of citizenship such as voting, police searches, getting legal help, and laws and safety with alcohol consumption.

Positive Relationships

Build confidence to connect with others, through interpersonal skills including healthy boundaries, sexual health, gender identity, and meeting new people.

Wellbeing

Strengthen skills and knowledge in several domains related to wellbeing such as mental health, masking, and wellbeing strategies.

Register Your Interest

Interested in Life Skills? To register your interest for an upcoming module or the program as a whole, complete the registration form below or email us at programs@empowerautism.org.au

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