Alkira

FOR almost 70 years Alkira has been at the forefront of supporting people with an intellectual disability and their families. We offer a wide range of services to support adults as they journey through life.

We have 3 different services for school leaverswe understand that each student has a different journey when transitioning from High School to the Community depending on their life and/or employment goals. All 3 services are easy to get to by public transport as they are close to the Box Hill train station, tram lines and buses.

Further Studies

Alkira is in partnership with Box Hill Institute (RTO Code: 4687) and the following TAFE courses are on offer through the Momentum Program: Certificate I in Transition Education, Certificate I in Work Education and Certificate II in Work Education (Hospitality Stream).

Momentum is a five-day Program and is based at the Box Hill Institute’s Nelson Road Campus. The Momentum Program is a blend of TAFE accredited units and Alkira non-accredited programs. The accredited courses are facilitated by Box Hill Institute’s staff and supported by Alkira staff. During the Alkira non-accredited programs, Alkira staff facilitate the programs.

The focus is on academics, enhancing communication and budgeting skills, socialisation, advocacy, building independence and confidence, improving health and fitness and gaining independent living skills.

Momentum is outcome driven with graduates experiencing work placement and volunteering opportunities, management of their money, safely utilising public transport, developing independence within the community and gaining skills for employment.

We see students mature throughout the course of the programs as they gain a better understanding of what they want to do in the future.

Employment Support

Our School Leavers Employment Support service builds confidence to enable participants to reach their employment goals. This program is 3 days a week from our Thurston Street site and aims to prepare young adults for entry into a workplace. Participants go on industry visits to learn about different types of jobs so they can start thinking about what career path they are interested in. One day a week participants gain real retail experience with training at the Alkira Shop, an on-site Op Shop where they will deal with customers, learn money handling, practice visual merchandising and find out what it takes to work in a team. This service also focuses on developing life and community skills such as utilising public transport, time management and communication skills.

Daily programs for skill building

For students whose main focus is not employment we recommend our Connections group-based programs where participants can create, socialise, exercise and learn life skills. Connections activities can be centre-based or out in the community, participants interests and skill focus areas determine a weekly individual timetable of programs. Participants attend Connections programs any number of days during the week and we also have 1:1 support options available.

To learn more or book a tour:

■ Visit our website at www.alkira.org.au

■ Contact via phone: (03) 9890 1365

■ Or Email: info@alkira.org.au