ARC Post School Services
To provide a service which, supports individuals with a disability to make a successful transition from school to adult life, in a creative, responsive and flexible manner.
Target Group
To be eligible for the program, a young person must:
- Be 18 years old by January 31, in the year they enter Post School Services.
- Be eligible for the Disability Support Pension; and
- Be exiting or have exited special school or special education programs and/or services; and
- Have a level of disability which results in complex support needs; and
- Be eligible for assistance under the QLD Disability Services Act 1992.
- Require transition support to facilitate their access to future opportunities; and
- Not to have access to tertiary education, vocational training or employment options.
- To provide a supported transition between school and adult life.
- To set 'goals' with school leavers, families/carers and work toward these in a structured way.
- To facilitate positive experiences in the initial entrance to adult life.
- To provide an avenue for individuals to continue their personal growth and skill development.
- To maximise the opportunities and choices available to every individual within the program.
Disability Services Queensland - Individualised funding.
Service Details
The Post School Services - Adult Lifestyle Support Program (formerly known as Moving Ahead/Options Plus) is an initiative of the State Government to assist young people to make the transition from school to adult life. School leavers are assessed by DSQ and allocated an amount of funding which they can then have administered through an appropriate service of their choice. ARC Disability Services Inc. is currently administering this for a number of school leavers.
For those program participants who wish to have their funding administered through ARC Disability Services Inc. we liaise closely with both the participant and their family to ensure the support we offer is appropriate to their individual needs. We encourage participants and family members to be actively involved in the selection of their support worker, and to communicate with us freely about their changing needs and any concerns they have.
ARC Disability Services Inc. recognises the importance of maintaining links with school friends and peers. The program therefore encourages socialisation between participants who choose to be involved, by organising group projects and luncheons. This provides a creative way for individuals to enjoy additional activities and extend their support hours.
