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Services

Skill Development and Training

  • Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:00pm
  • 1:3 support ratio, with individualised options available
  • Open 50 weeks of the year
  • 5-minute walk from Box Hill Transport Hub
  • NDIS-funded with some out-of-pocket activity costs
  • We’re growing and have room for new participants to join our community

Overview

The Networks program is Alkira’s Skill Development and Training program designed to help adults with intellectual and other disabilities continue growing after school or tertiary education. Whether you’re working towards independence, preparing for employment, or developing new life skills, our programs offer structured, supportive pathways tailored to your goals.

Services & support types

  • Day Programs
  • Independent Living Skills
  • Post-tertiary options

Partners & funders

Alkira Networks participant Megan looks at her coursework and listens to her teacher in her classroom.

Networks is ideal for participants looking to continue developing skills after completing school SLES, or other tertiary courses. It’s often the next step after Alkira’s Momentum program, or for anyone wanting to explore further skill-building opportunities in a supportive setting.

We offer a range of pre-accredited training courses in partnership with Box Hill Institute, local councils, and Neighbourhood Houses, alongside real-world skill development and community participation activities. Unlike our Momentum program, which is specific accredited courses, at Networks participants choose their programs.

Skill development

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Outcomes for participants

Every participant’s journey is different, and Networks is designed to support a wide range of goals. Some outcomes we’ve seen include:

  • Gaining part-time or casual employment
  • Joining a long-term volunteer role
  • Starting a small business or microenterprise
  • Learning to drive
  • Moving into independent or supported accommodation
  • Feeling more confident navigating the community
Networks

Who is this program for?

The Networks program is for NDIS participants who:

  • Have completed school or a tertiary course (e.g. TAFE, Momentum)
  • Want to develop practical life or work skills
  • Are working towards greater independence
  • Are seeking flexible, person-centred pathways toward employment or community participation

Enquiry process

We have availability for our Networks programs, with no cut-off dates for commencing services.

What Alkira means to the people we support

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