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Programs That Build Confidence

At Lara’s Clubhouse, our programs are designed to help young people of all abilities build confidence, independence and meaningful social connections in a real-world café and community setting. Through practical life skills, communication, emotional wellbeing and everyday experiences, learning feels natural, engaging and enjoyable.

Social & Community Connection

A welcoming café-style space where young people can connect, share experiences and build genuine friendships.
  • Activities include:
  • Social games and shared interests
  • Conversation-building in real-life settings
  • Building confidence in public spaces

Café Skills & Daily Living

Our café-style environment creates natural opportunities to develop practical skills, confidence and independence in a supportive way.
  • Skills may include:
  • Preparing simple food and drinks
  • Taking orders and customer interaction
  • Handling money and basic transactions
  • Cleaning, organisation, and routine tasks
These everyday experiences help build confidence and independence that can carry into home, work and community life.

Emotional Wellbeing & Regulation

We support young people to understand their emotions, build coping strategies and feel calm in a supportive environment.
  • Support may include:
  • Access to a sensory regulation room
  • Quiet spaces for reset and downtime
  • Guided support with emotional awareness
  • Building coping strategies for everyday situations

Movement, Confidence & Wellbeing

Our movement space helps young people build confidence, reduce stress and feel more regulated through gentle, supportive movement.
  • Activities may include:
  • Light fitness and movement sessions
  • Structured and free movement activities
  • Confidence-building physical activities
  • Stretching, coordination and body awareness exercises

Technology, Gaming & Life Skills

We use technology, gaming and shared interests to help young people build communication, problem-solving, confidence and independence.
  • Skills and activities may include:
  • Gaming and social interaction
  • Basic digital skills
  • Problem-solving and teamwork activities

Personalised Support

Every participant is different and so is our approach.

  • We support each person by:
  • Understanding their interests, strengths and goals
  • Providing consistent, familiar staff
  • Creating the right group environment for comfort, connection and growth
  • Balancing structure with flexibility
  • Working alongside families, support coordinators or therapists where needed

A Real-World Approach

Lara’s Clubhouse is not a traditional day program. It is a welcoming, café-style space where learning happens through everyday experiences, real conversations and meaningful connections. It’s a space where young people can:
  • It’s a space where young people can:
  • Learn naturally through real-life experiences
  • Feel part of a community
  • Build confidence, independence and everyday life skills