Learning for Life -- Skills for Young People

Finished school? Learning to live more independently... What do I need to know to be successful? This blog breaks down some skills and occupations into simple steps. Consider ideas that you can practice at home. Choose some goals from the list below. Plan your way forward--challenge yourself.                     Blogger: Sandra Kirkwood (Occupational therapist).

portrait of pregnant woman cutting vegetables Eating Healthy, Staying Alive!Team Man cook"Team Man cook" by jimgrant is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0   Social Support, Health and Well-BeingCleaning up the messWhere to begin! What do I need to know?

1.       PLAN YOUR LIFESTYLE

2.       Make and keep appointments

3.       Goal setting

4.       Time management

5.       Education and training

 SOCIAL PARTICIPATION

6.       Social skills

7.       Telephone / Email protocols

8.       Write resume & cover letter

9.       Human relations & sexuality

10.   Manage support services

11.   Digital citizenship & safety

 DAILY LIVING SKILLS

12.   Personal hygiene

13.   Dressing / grooming

14.   Meal preparation

15.   Cleaning and organising

16.   Shopping

17.   Basic repairs / mending

 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

18.   Social participation

19.   Basic first aid & health

20.   Level of physical activity

21.   Healthy eating

22.   Seeking help / support service

 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

23.   Use hand tools

24.   Paint

25.   Car/Bicycle maintenance

26.   Home maintenance

 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

27.   Budgeting

28.   Use credit card

29.   Online banking

30.   Online shopping

31.   Investment

32.    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

33.   Recreation

34.   Socialisation

35.   Work

36.   Training

37.   Using public transport

38.   Booking transport

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