Our story
In 2005, Lifeskills Learning commenced its operations in Melbourne, Victoria. The company was born out of a passion to ensure people of all abilities did not miss out on the opportunity to develop essential skills needed for an empowering and independent life. For most, access to formalised education is limited and as a result opportunities to life skills learning experiences are missed. We aim to close this gap by providing tailored life skills training ensuring our participants do not miss out on educational opportunities that supports the growth of independence and fulfilling lives.
About Maree
HI, I’m Maree, the founder of Lifeskills Learning, formerly known as Active Independence.
My personal mission is to work along side the people I support and assist them to live independent and rewarding lives.
Having grown up in regional Australia with a sibling born with an intellectual disability, I know first-hand the challenges for family members and support workers trying to provide the best possible life experience.
This is why I'm committed to ensuring every person receives the right to independence and personal growth, to economic participation, and to social engagement, regardless of ability or circumstance.
I've used my 3 decades of work history in the disability sector, along with my experience as a teacher, a workplace trainer and assessor, adult language, literacy and numeracy practitioner, and more recently, as a Personal Trainer specialising in Autism Fitness, to develop resources to help nurture the life-skills that many of us take for granted.
So if you're looking for educational solutions designed to improve independence, self-determination, employability and quality of life, contact me today.
