📄 My Turf@work
🚀 REAL-WORLD SKILLS. REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE. YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!
💡 A hands-on, practical employment development program for neurodiverse individuals aged 14+ who want to build confidence, gain real skills, and prepare for the workplace.
📍 Where? Cooinda Retreats, with practical work experience opportunities at Open Eats.
👦 Who? Neurodiverse individuals aged 14+ who want to develop job skills in a supportive, real-world setting.
🎯 Why? Because learning shouldn’t be overwhelming—we make it practical, achievable, and FUN!
🔥 TWO WAYS TO JOIN – RESIDENTIAL OR NON-RESIDENTIAL!
🏠 Residential Program (Stay On-Site!)
✔ Structured over two weekends – A deep-dive into workplace skills
✔ Fully immersive experience with additional social & life skills coaching
✔ Learn teamwork, independence, and responsibility in a safe space
✔ Evening social activities + job-readiness coaching
🚗 Non-Residential Program (Day Program)
✔ Attend over five consecutive weeks (one day per week)
✔ Same hands-on work experience & skills training
✔ Ideal for students or those balancing other commitments
No matter which option you choose, you’ll gain the same expert coaching, practical training, and real-world experience—just in a format that suits you best.
🗓️ 2025 Residential Program Dates
Group 1:
✅ 1st Weekend: Saturday 29th March – Sunday 30th March
✅ 2nd Weekend: Saturday 5th April – Sunday 6th April
Group 2:
✅ 1st Weekend: Saturday 10th May – Sunday 11th May
✅ 2nd Weekend: Saturday 17th May – Sunday 18th May
🗓️ 2025 Non-Residential Program Dates
✅ Module 1: Monday 24th March
✅ Module 2: Tuesday 25th March
✅ Module 3: Thursday 10th April
✅ Module 4: Friday 11th April
🌟 Where? Cooinda Retreats, plus practical work experience opportunities with Open Eats.
🍽 WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
💼 WORK SKILLS & STRUCTURE OF A WORKPLACE
🏢 Understanding how a workplace operates – Learn about roles, responsibilities & expectations
📊 Workplace structures – How different job levels function in a business
📜 Policies & procedures – Why they matter & how they create a safe, fair workplace
👩💼 CUSTOMER SERVICE & COMMUNICATION
💬 Customer service skills – How to interact professionally with customers & co-workers
📢 Confidence in communication – Learn how to ask for help & express yourself in a work environment
📄 JOB READINESS & CAREER DEVELOPMENT
📝 Resume & interview coaching – Learn how to apply for jobs & succeed in interviews
🛠 Workplace expectations – Understanding schedules, rosters, teamwork, and accountability
🌟 PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
💼 Hands-on training with Open Eats – Learn in a real hospitality setting
💡 Understanding business operations – From front-of-house to behind-the-scenes
🏆 Everything you learn is designed to set you up for future job success!
💰 HOW DOES NDIS PAYMENT WORK?
💡 NDIS funding can be used for My Turf@work!
✅ Core Supports – Assistance with Social & Community Participation
✅ Capacity Building – Employment & Learning Support
This means NDIS can pay for:
💰 Program fees, coaching, and skill development
💰 Support worker (if needed!)
💡 Not sure if your plan covers this? We can help! Email myturf@cooindaretreats.org.au
🎯 HOW TO APPLY?
📩 Submit Your Expression of Interest Now!
📧 Questions? Email us at myturf@cooindaretreats.org.au
🚀 Your future starts here—let’s make it happen!