Certificate of Leisure and Lifestyle
Description
Course Overview
The Certificate of Leisure and Lifestyle provides a structured foundation for supporting meaningful activities, personal interests and wellbeing across Australian care and support settings. It explores person-centred approaches that promote choice, participation, independence and positive social connections.
Learners explore client needs, activity planning, inclusive participation, communication and relationship building. The course covers creative, recreational, physical, wellness, social, community, cognitive and sensory activities, along with ways to adapt programs for different abilities, preferences and support requirements.
This Leisure and Lifestyle course can help learners develop skills for planning, delivering and reviewing activities that contribute to quality of life. It also covers Australian safety, duty of care, privacy, professional boundaries, cultural responsiveness, documentation and continuous improvement, supporting confident and responsible lifestyle support.
Key Topics Included
- Foundations of Leisure and Lifestyle support and person-centred practice
- Client wellbeing, preferences, abilities, participation and independence
- Individual and group activity planning, resources and participation goals
- Creative, recreational, physical, social, cognitive and sensory activities
- Communication, decision-making, cultural responsiveness and inclusive support
- Australian safety, duty of care, privacy, ethics and lifestyle program evaluation
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications or previous Leisure and Lifestyle experience are required. The course is suitable for learners interested in care, support services, community participation or wellbeing-focused roles. Basic communication, literacy and digital skills are recommended.
Who is This Course For
This course is suitable for lifestyle support workers, aged care and disability support staff, community services professionals, care workers and individuals interested in person-centred activity support. It is also suitable for learners seeking to develop skills relevant to promoting participation and wellbeing in Australian care environments.
Course Curriculum
- Module 01: Foundations of Leisure and Lifestyle Support
- Module 02: Understanding Client Needs and Wellbeing
- Module 03: Planning Leisure and Lifestyle Activities
- Module 04: Delivering Engaging Activities
- Module 05: Communication and Inclusive Practice
- Module 06: Safety and Professional Practice in Australia
- Module 07: Monitoring and Improving Lifestyle Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
The Certificate of Leisure and Lifestyle is suitable for lifestyle support workers, aged care workers, disability support staff, community services professionals and aspiring care workers. No formal qualifications or previous Leisure and Lifestyle experience are required.
You will develop skills in assessing client interests, planning activities, facilitating participation and adapting activities to individual needs. The course also covers communication, inclusive practice, client choice, activity evaluation and documentation.
Yes. Leisure and Lifestyle skills can support career development in aged care, disability support, community services and other client-focused care environments. The training can strengthen your ability to support meaningful participation and promote client wellbeing.
Learners who successfully meet the course completion requirements receive a Certificate of Leisure and Lifestyle. The certificate can demonstrate your commitment to developing knowledge and skills in lifestyle support and person-centred care.
The course covers client needs, activity planning, recreational and wellness activities, social participation, communication and inclusive practice. It also addresses Australian duty of care, workplace health and safety, privacy, professional boundaries, incident reporting and program evaluation.