About this Event
Connect Life Holiday Skills Academy – Family Information Session
Discover a school holiday program designed to build confidence, independence and everyday life skills!
Connect Life Australia invites parents, carers and families to learn about our upcoming Holiday Skills Academy, running in Horsham from 4–15 January 2027.
Designed collaboratively by a paediatric occupational therapist and a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registered teacher, the Academy offers structured, engaging activities that support participants to develop practical skills, build friendships and work towards their individual goals.
What we'll cover
- An introduction to the Holiday Skills Academy
- Our three age streams: 6–9 years, 10–13 years and 14+ years
- Activities focusing on life skills, independence, social interaction and confidence
- Individual goal setting and occupational therapy involvement
- Support worker ratios and individualised support options
- NDIS funding, eligibility and enrolment
- Opportunities to ask questions and meet the team
Choose how to attend
In person: Saturday 21 November 2026, 11:00 am–1:00 pm, Horsham.
Online: Join the same information session live via Zoom from wherever you are.
Cost: Free — registration required.
We welcome families, carers, support coordinators and allied health professionals interested in learning more about the program.
We look forward to sharing how the Holiday Skills Academy can support participants to learn, connect and thrive!
Event venue & nearby stays
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Education Centre), 22 McPherson Street, Horsham, Australia
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