For young people with disabilities, having a safe and supportive space to connect, create, and grow is vital. At Tender Loving Care, the Vibe Vault in Liverpool is designed with this in mind. It’s a youth-focused Day Program that brings together fun, creativity, and learning in a way that supports independence and community connection.
What Is the Vibe Vault?
The Vibe Vault is Liverpool’s premier youth Day Program, offering a mix of structured and flexible activities tailored to young participants. It is goal-focused, safe, and community-driven, while also being a space where young people can explore their interests in a social and supportive environment.
The program was created with the belief that every young person deserves a space to shine — a place where individuality is celebrated and skills are built for the future.
A Week at the Vibe Vault
Activities at the Vibe Vault are diverse and designed to balance fun with learning. A typical week may include:
- Creative Arts: painting, vision boards, tie-dye fashion design, and comic-making.
- Cooking and Life Skills: preparing healthy snacks, baking, and budgeting challenges.
- Health and Fitness: group walking, yoga, and mini-olympics style team games.
- Community Outings: café visits, library sessions, and excursions to local cultural spaces.
- Skill-Building Workshops: resume writing, job readiness activities, and public speaking games.
This combination of activities ensures that participants are not just entertained but are also working towards meaningful personal goals.
Special Holiday Programs
The Vibe Vault also offers school holiday programs, giving young people the chance to stay engaged and connected during breaks. These may include:
- Fitness sessions at local parks
- Swimming days
- Bowling and arcade activities
- Zoo and aquarium visits
- Movie days and group outings
These programs are designed to be affordable and accessible, ensuring that all participants can take part.
How the Vibe Vault Supports NDIS Goals
Every activity at the Vibe Vault ties back to the broader aims of the NDIS, including:
- Daily living and independence: building cooking and budgeting skills.
- Health and wellbeing: encouraging exercise, mindfulness, and positive routines.
- Social and community participation: connecting with peers and taking part in local activities.
- Capacity building for the future: preparing for employment, volunteering, and community engagement.
By combining fun with purpose, the Vibe Vault helps young participants build confidence while working towards their long-term goals.
Why the Vibe Vault Matters
The Vibe Vault is more than just a program — it is a space for young people to feel valued and included. It shows that Day Programs can be engaging, creative, and empowering while still meeting important developmental and social needs.
For many families, the Vibe Vault offers reassurance that their young person has a safe place to learn, grow, and belong. For participants, it’s a space to make friends, try new things, and imagine bigger futures.