Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services

Skills

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This section aims to encourage development of personal interests and practical skills within a wide range of practical, cultural and social activities.

As a participant, you have three choices. You can either:

  1. continue and progress an interest in an activity such as fishing, stamp collecting or playing a musical instrument, or
  2. study a topic of personal interest such as fashion, relationships or money matters, or
  3. complete a definite task such as making simple pieces of furniture, building a boat or producing plays.

Choosing your activity

There are many activities that can qualify for the skills section such as:

  • acting
  • art appreciation
  • astrology/tarot reading
  • braille
  • cooking
  • creative writing
  • debating
  • dog training
  • drawing
  • driving
  • film production
  • jewellery design
  • juggling
  • languages
  • meditation
  • musical instrument
  • painting
  • photography
  • pottery
  • reading
  • refereeing
  • sculpture
  • sign language
  • singing
  • theatre
  • web page design

Requirements

Bronze

Three months, averaging a commitment of at least one hour per week. If you choose to extend this section you will need to undertake your activity for a total of six months. #1

Silver

Six months, averaging a commitment of at least one hour per week. As a direct entrant, if you choose to extend this section you will need to undertake your activity for a total of 12 months. #2

Gold

12 months, averaging a commitment of at least one hour per week. As a direct entrant, if you choose to extend this section you will need to undertake your activity for a total of 18 months. #3

  • #1 You will need to complete an additional three months in either Volunteering, Skill or Fitness/Physical Recreation to complete a total of six months.
  • #2 You will need to complete an additional six months in either Volunteering, Skill or Fitness/Physical Recreation to complete a total of 12 months.
  • #3 You will need to complete an additional six months in either Volunteering, Skill or Fitness/Physical Recreation to complete a total of 18 months.