Post-school services

STEPS’ post-school services program assists young people with a disability who are 18 years of age and are transitioning from school. The program helps young people with a disability and their families to plan for the future. A combination of one-on-one and group support is promoted.

Each person receives one-on-one consultation with our qualified staff. An individual support plan is developed, based upon the individual’s attributes, talents, interests, experience, skills, preferences, priorities and support needs.

Skill training can include:

• Communication
• Self esteem and confidence
• Numeracy and literacy
• Healthy living
• Social interaction and skills
• Budgeting
• Work experience

Community Connection: STEPS will find the kind of places, groups or people in the community that match the individual’s talents and interests.

Life Experience Training: Be included in community projects or work experience to build your independence and enhance vocational prospects.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for STEPS post school services program, a person must be:

• 18 years of age
• Finishing or have finished school
• Eligible for assistance under the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld)
• not have access to tertiary education, vocational training or employment options

In-home accommodation support

STEPS provides support workers who come to the home and assist people with disability to gain skills and the capacity to live as independently as possible within their home.

In-home respite

STEPS understands that taking a break from care giving is critical to the well-being of the care-giver.

STEPS provides support workers who come into the home and assist with activities, giving the care-giver an interval of rest.

In-home activities can include hobbies, interests or contributing to the home. The care giver may go shopping, visit with friends or family, attend a meeting or go for a walk.

Community access

The personal interests, strengths and skills of people with a disability provide a building block toward fulfilment and inclusion.

STEPS and its community partners assist people with a disability to access their community, building on individual strengths and opening opportunities to learn new skills