Development –
Life Skills

Hands-on coaching to build the everyday skills you need for confidence and independence—at home, in the community, study, or work.

What this service is for

• Home skills: meal planning/cooking, safe food handling, cleaning, laundry, budgeting

• Personal organisation: time management, routines, using calendars/reminders

• Money & admin: banking basics, bills, MyGov/NDIS portal, appointment booking

• Community skills: shopping, wayfinding, using services (post office, GP, library)

• Communication & self-advocacy: asking for help, scripts, boundaries, rights

• Digital skills: using phone/email, apps, online safety, video calls

• Travel readiness: route planning and confidence (pairs well with Travel/Transport)

Who it’s for

NDIS participants in Sydney who want structured, step-by-step support to learn or relearn daily living skills—first home, shared living, moving toward study/work, or after a life change.

How we help

• Discovery & goals: what you want to do more independently (clear, achievable steps)

• Task breakdown: visual checklists, prompts that fade as you grow in confidence

• Practice in real settings: home kitchen, local shops, public services, online portals

• Safety first: hygiene, food safety, manual handling, cyber safety, personal boundaries

• Team approach: with your consent we coordinate with family, therapists, or school/work

What you get

• A tailored Life Skills Plan with milestones and timelines

• A matched mentor/support worker and consistent sessions

• Tools & templates: shopping lists, budget sheets, visual schedules, app setups

• Progress notes and simple outcome tracking you can share with your team

Funding & Availability

• Delivered under Capacity Building – Increased Social & Community Participation / Improved Daily Living and related Core items (depending on goals)

• Plan-Managed and Self-Managed accepted (ask us about NDIA-Managed)

• Pricing follows the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements & Price Limits

• Service area: Sydney metro & surrounds • Typical start: 3–7 days after onboarding (subject to availability)

Your Pathway

1. Enquire & intake – Tell us your goals (e.g., cook 3 meals, manage bills, plan travel).

2. Plan & match – We co-design your Life Skills Plan and set a weekly schedule.

3. Practice & refine – Real-world sessions with fading prompts and take-home tools.

4. Review & grow – Celebrate milestones; set the next level of independence.

FAQ

• Where do sessions happen?
  At home, in the community, or online—wherever the skill is best learned.

• Will you do tasks for me or with me?
  Mostly with you—so skills stick. We adjust the balance based on your comfort.

• Can family join sessions?
  Yes, with your consent—helpful for consistent routines at home.

• Do you provide resources?
  Yes—visual checklists, budgets, meal planners, and simple digital guides.

• How do we measure progress?
  Small milestones (e.g., cook safely, pay a bill, travel a route) with regular check-ins and notes.