Training & Support Services
Alkira Training and Support Services operate at a number of locations in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, offering training and support to more than 150 people with an intellectual disability.
Each person has an opportunity to explore their needs, wishes and
goals through our individualised planning process. This information is captured in a collaborative way with each person and those that are important to them in their lives. We refer to a person’s individualised plan as a My Plan which allows people to match their preferred activities with their needs, interests and goals. All programs and activities offered by Alkira’s Training and Support Services are the direct result of people’s My Plans.
Choices
People who use our services can choose to take part in group
programs, or they may prefer to do an individual activity in their own
community with support from Alkira, or a combination of these in the
wider community. We can also support people who are looking for
work. The choices that people make will depend on their interests,
wishes and needs.
Day Services
Our extensive programs can help people develop and maintain a wide range of skills, as well as furthering their interests and independence. These programs can be accessed at Alkira facilities or in the community. They cover all sorts of topics, including:
- The Arts
- Further Education
- Health, Fitness and Sport
- Living and Personal Development
- Recreation and Leisure
- Vocational Skills and Opportunities
Locations
Alkira operates from various sites within the City of Whitehorse. Some Alkira sites can cater for many people while others can only provide for a few. Where people choose to go depends on their needs and where they feel comfortable. Any of the Alkira sites may be used as a springboard for programs and activities that people would like to do, depending on how easy it is to get from one place to another.
Locations include:
- Box Hill
- Mont Albert
- Nunawading
- Forest Hill (for people with significant age related issues and/or dementia)
- The local community
- The wider community
How it works
The Government provides each person with a certain amount of money to buy services from whomever they choose. People can then choose who they want to manage that money: Alkira, the Department of Human Services or another provider. At Alkira, people can also decide whether to take part at one of our locations, or in the wider community on their own (with our support), or in their own local community, or in groups with people who are also buying services and who may have the same interests. They can mix it up, buying some services in a group or some on their own, if they prefer.
