Free Tools and Downloadable Resources for Adults

Emergency services are the helpers we call when someone is hurt, in danger, or needs urgent help. In Australia, we dial 000 to reach Police, Fire, or Ambulance. Their job is to keep us safe and make sure people get the help they need quickly.

A visual guide can make learning easier by showing each step in a simple, picture-based way. When we see the steps — like finding a phone, dialing 000, and saying our name and location — it helps us remember what to do, stay calm, and feel more confident during an emergency.

Emergency services are special helpers who keep us safe when something dangerous happens. A social story can teach us what to do in an emergency by breaking the steps down into simple, easy-to-understand parts.

Social stories help people learn through repetition, clear visuals, and predictable routines. By reading the same steps again and again, people can practise what to say, how to stay calm, and what information to give when calling 000.

This makes emergency situations feel less scary and more familiar, helping people feel confident and prepared if they ever need to ask for help.

Daily hygiene is a routine of personal care activities that keep your body clean, healthy, and feeling fresh. It includes habits like showering, brushing your teeth, wearing clean clothes, using deodorant, and caring for your hair, nails, and skin. Practising good hygiene every day helps prevent illness, boosts confidence, and supports overall wellbeing.

Going to the store independently is an important life skill for adults. It involves planning what you need, travelling safely to the store, choosing and paying for items, and bringing them home. Building confidence with this skill supports independence, decision-making, and everyday living.

A first date is an opportunity to meet someone new, share time together and get to know them. It’s normal to feel excited, nervous or overwhelmed, but planning ahead can help make it a positive and enjoyable experience.

What Is a Social Story and How Can It Help?

A social story is a simple tool that uses clear language and visuals to explain situations, expectations, or routines. It helps adults learn new skills by breaking tasks into manageable steps, reducing anxiety, and building confidence.

Keeping your emergency information up to date is an important step toward independence and safety. Knowing your own details—like your name, address, emergency contacts, medical needs, and allergies—helps you feel prepared and ensures you get the right support quickly in an emergency. It’s also important to choose a trusted “safe person” as your main emergency contact who can help you in stressful or unsafe situations.

Going to a job interview is an opportunity to share your skills, experience, and strengths with an employer. Preparing in advance, dressing neatly, and practising common questions can help you feel confident, make a great impression, and take an important step toward employment and independence.

What Is a Social Story and How Can It Help?

A social story is a simple tool that uses clear language and visuals to explain situations, expectations, or routines. It helps adults learn new skills by breaking tasks into manageable steps, reducing anxiety, and building confidence.

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with curiosity and without judgement. It helps reduce stress, improve focus, and build emotional awareness by encouraging calm, thoughtful responses rather than automatic reactions. When we feel overwhelmed or overstimulated, we can use mindfulness grounding techniques to bring us back to the present.

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