For Parents & Carers

What to expect

We hope participation in the P2E program will open your child’s eyes to their options after school, and at the same time build social networks and friendships with their peers. The P2E program will aim to equip them with some of the basic skills and knowledge needed to become more independent and be able to connect with supports within the wider community.

The transition from school to adult life can present young people with a range of options, possibilities, decisions and challenges. The P2E program aims to prepare, support and assist students living with disability or other challenges for this transition period by providing them with the skills and knowledge required to succeed and overcome obstacles.

Sessions focus on areas such as communication, personal presentation, employability, life skills, advocacy, training and employment pathways, health, nutrition, fitness and healthy eating.

How is the program structured?

The program is normally structured as half day sessions over a period of between 8 -10 weeks during the school term, and you will be provided with a schedule for your child’s program. This may vary in different locations.

Who delivers the program?

School teachers, disability providers and key members of the community are the facilitators of the program. All have the appropriate working with children requirements to work safely with your child.

The program also has guest speakers from the community and industry.

An official graduation is held at the conclusion of the program which is an excellent opportunity for family members and carers to celebrate the achievements of their child with key supporters from the community. We encourage everyone to attend.

How do I support my child’s progress in the program?

We understand that every young person is different, which is affected by a range of factors including age, location, family background, the nature of your child’s disability, level of functional impairment and the capacity of community and mainstream services to support your child.

While some activities may be more challenging for some, we do encourage participation at every level, as all elements are designed to develop independence and improve your child’s transition into adult life.

A brief summary of the core units is available below. Please check the elements of each day and discuss with your referring school any specific considerations required for your child. For example, to consider your child’s limited mobility for participation The Great Race under the Accessing Support and Transport unit.

To encourage the success of your child’s learning throughout the P2E program, we have put together videos describing the daily course content. We recommend viewing these videos with your child before each session so they are familiar and have the opportunity to ask any questions before starting. We encourage you to discuss each session of the program with your child.

Throughout the program we have included a ‘have your say’ element so students can develop confidence to advocate for their own wants and needs. It is recommended that these skills are continued to be practised with their friends, family and at school. Being able to express their needs in the appropriate way is an important skill for adulthood, particularly in the new NDIS environment.

Summary Program Core

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Core Modules	Description
Meet and Greet	As the name suggests the first week introduces students to the program, venue and each other in fun and friendly way. Students discuss personal challenges and support systems they have.
You’ve got the Look	This session focusses on presentation, students practise hand shaking and develop a 60 second commercial. They also learn about and practise their self advocacy or ‘having your say’ skills.
Healthy and Wealthy	Students explore ways in which they can lead a healthy lifestyle. They participate in an exercise class and eat a healthy lunch. If your child has any food allergies please let your school contact person know, so their needs can be catered for.
You’ve Got the Skills	Students learn about employability skills and identify their own skills and attributes and how to promote them.
Accessing support and transport	Otherwise known as “The Great Race” students use public transport options to visit a range of local support services. If your child has any mobility considerations please discuss with your school contact person.
Workplace Tour	Students visit a range of local industries the students identified they were interested in. If your child has any mobilty considerations please discuss with your school contact person.
Pull it all Together	Students do some transition planning and explore training and work options for the future. They also go shopping to select an outfit suitable for job interviews which they wear to the program graduation. If your child has any personal care considerations please discuss with your school contact person.
Graduation celebration	This session is a recap of all other sessions in which students identify the specific tasks they will undertake once the program is finished. Students get themselves ready for the graduation.

Dependant upon the location a number of other elective sessions may be conducted as part of the program. Check your local schedule to see whether any of these sessions are included in your child’s program.

Elective Units (Optional)	Description
Resume writing and applications	Students get to the nitty gritty of what employers want in a a resume and application.
Mock interviews	Students participate in a mock interview with local business people.
Balancing your budget	This session covers sessions to managing money including budgeting, avoiding scams and saving. It is usually conducted by a bank or lending organisation.