The staff here are fantastic, their communication skills are excellent
- Bill Donnelly
She has matured
She has matured and I don’t think it because of her age, but because she’s been led down that path.
- Sue Dymond
Moira- Next Step Blackburn
Burke and Beyond is different from School. I’m learning independent living skills to use in the future.
Moira- Next Step Blackburn
More independent
He’s become a lot more independent and he’s willing to try new things
- Sue Lovegrove
He’s coming to a safe place
For me it’s knowing that he’s coming to a safe place, a fresh, clean, good environment”
- John
He’s actually blossomed
We were putting our faith in the program’s hands and hoping that Matthew would pick up some skills and we haven’t been disappointed. He’s actually blossomed.
- Lesley Ireland
Participant- Next Step Blackburn
Every Thursday I’ve been going to Waugh’s Industrial Supplies in Bayswater for work experience. Paul helps me fix power tools such as angle grinders. I’ve been enjoying working and meeting new people.
Participant- Next Step Blackburn
When I first came here
I can normally tell if something works within the first 15 minutes, when I first came here I could tell straight away
- Bill Donnelly
He has certainly matured
Michael has learned a lot of life skills and travel skills. He has certainly matured.
- Sue Lovegrove
Josh and Jordan- Next Step Blackburn
Enjoy it! It’s fun meeting new people as we did not know anyone. We have made more friends.
Josh and Jordan- Next Step Blackburn
Mairead- Next Step Blackburn
When I first started mum would drop me off, but now I catch the train and take myself to Burke and Beyond
Mairead- Next Step Blackburn
Make choices and decisions for himself
Particularly what I like about Burke and Beyond, it’s teaching him how to think and how to make choices and decisions for himself
