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Campus Life is a day program for young autistic adults (17 to 25 year olds) that are transitioning from school into the next phase of their lives. It is based at tertiary campus locations where participants can mingle with their peers in the dining hall, café and seminar rooms. It is an adult learning environment with choices and lots of fun. The program generally involves speech therapy, an exercise class, and music therapy. Participants do a lecture quiz on current affairs and entertainment news, some Business studies, and passion projects. The curriculum is accessible, visual, engaging and suitable for adults with intellectual disability. There is de-sensitising space and support for augmented communication.
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Campus Life Program
What is unique about this day program?
- It is in an inclusive environment, where you would expect to find young adults – a tertiary campus.
- It combines therapy, socialisation, and personalised learning.
- It is targeted at school leavers and young adults who are neurodivergent.
- The participants have a choice of tasks and activities.
CurriculumWeekly Business or Arts Studies are based on key foundation concepts. These are highly modified, visual presentations with choices and simple activities.
Current affairs and entertainment presentations and quizzes are delivered in a lecture theatre and answers are chosen from an app on their iPads. Passion projects are developed with each young adult based on their interests. They work on these with inclusion assistants. |
SocialisationOne of the key features of inclusion is eating lunch with other students at the campus. The dining areas are well-used by students and represent a good opportunity to mingle.
Participants eat at the café or bring lunch and eat in the dining area. Afternoon games of UNO and puzzles are enjoyed together by the young adults. |
TherapyThe young adults experience group therapy:
There are also art classes. |
Locations
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The Centre, 16-18 Beverley Avenue, Rochedale, Queensland, Australia
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Australian Catholic University, Banyo campus, Queensland, Australia
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TAFE Southport campus, Queensland, Australia
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Inclusive Supports is a registered Queensland charity. Would you like to support us? Use the donate button below.
What Our Client's Are Saying
"My daughter started this program this year. I was impressed that they were able to individualise the program to her level of understanding. Her own trusted support worker is able to accompany her to help ease anxiety. Already I have seen her participating to her ability. I also am pleased with the updates provided on her day".
Annette
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Watch this impact video about Campus life from PIF Productions.
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Campus Life supporters
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Spectrum Success
An educational and community building platform for families with autistic children. |
Australian Commonwealth Government, Department of Social Services
Strong and Resilient Communities grant 2023-2025 |
Thanks to these organisations for grant money received:
Mary MacKillop Today
Little Kings Movement
Logan City Council
RACQ
Mary MacKillop Today
Little Kings Movement
Logan City Council
RACQ
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Located in Queensland, Australia | ABN 13 517 649 640 | Email us at info@inclusivesupports.org.au | Phone 07 21 147 147
The Centre for Inclusive Supports Inc. acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land, pays respects to Elders, past and present, and extends that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
The Centre for Inclusive Supports Inc. acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land, pays respects to Elders, past and present, and extends that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
