Engedi Support Services
Group Programs at LifeSkills
Engedi provides a range of skill-building programs to promote growth and social inclusion for our participants. Fee-based sessions are open to all and are held in our LifeSkills centre in Mackay.
The program of activities is updated quarterly to include: Cooking, Sensory Activities, Drama, Music Therapy, Thai Chi, Gardening, Woodworking and Social Outings. Our schedule of activities is below.
Please use our Support Services Referral Form to register your interest or call our Support Services Coordinator on 07 4942 5495.
School Leavers Employment Support (SLES)
Sessions are geared for participants 18-22 years of age with SLES funding in their NDIS plans.
Sessions may include:
Money handling skills
Time management skills
Communication skills
Discovery activities
Personal development
Job ready and travel skills
Please use our Support Services Referral Form to register your interest or call our Support Services Coordinator on 07 4942 5495.
Individual Support
Engedi provides tailored support focused on assisting participants to achieve their goals and focused outcomes. Our individual support services in the Mackay area may include one-to-one social support, personal care and medication monitoring.
We offer community access to:
Medical or personal appointments
Going to shows and other leisure activities
Participation in hobbies or interests
Volunteering
Please use our Support Services Referral Form to register your interest or call our Support Services Coordinator on 07 4942 5495.
Supported Independent Living
Engedi provides SIL arrangements to participants in one of our 10 homes or in their own home environment.
Supports provided may include:
Help or supervision with daily tasks
Personal care
Medication monitoring
Meal preparation or cooking
Routine development
Social inclusion and outings
In-home activities
Behaviour support management
Our skilled team of Support Workers assist each participant to achieve their own personal outcomes by maximising their capabilities and increasing their abilities.
Please use our Support Services Referral Form to register your interest or call our Support Services Coordinator on 07 4942 5495.
We value your feedback
Do you or one of your family members access Engedi Support Services such as Individual Support, Group Programs or Support Coordination? We would love to hear from you about your experiences.
Respite - currently no vacancies.
Engedi offers a variety of respite choices which provide support to enhance the ability of families to continue in their role of primary care for the person with a disability. Engedi provides a comfortable and safe environment for our guests.
This may include:
NDIS funded respite will need to be specifically included in your NDIS plan
In-home respite support
Short Term Accommodation respite
We currently have no respite vacancies.