NDIS Capacity Building

NDIS Development of Life Skills

Build the practical skills for a more independent life, from cooking, budgeting and shopping to routines, communication and getting around.

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Registered NDIS provider
NDIS funding
Depends on your plan and approved supports
Who it’s for
Participants building everyday independence
Where
Victoria
Overview

What is Development of Life Skills?

Development of Life Skills support helps NDIS participants build practical abilities that support greater independence in everyday life. Support is tailored to your individual goals, abilities and the areas where you would like to become more confident.

We focus on the skills that matter most to you and practise them in real situations, at home and in the community, so they stick.

What’s included

How we help you build life skills

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Everyday Living Skills

Practical skills for running your home and your day. We help you with:

  • Cooking and meal planning

    Planning simple meals, following recipes and preparing food safely.

  • Budgeting and money

    Managing a weekly budget, paying bills and keeping track of spending.

  • Shopping

    Writing lists, comparing prices and shopping with confidence.

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Getting Organised

Building the routines and planning skills that make each day easier:

  • Household routines

    Setting up a routine for cleaning, laundry and looking after your home.

  • Personal organisation

    Using calendars, reminders and checklists to stay on top of your week.

  • Planning appointments

    Booking, preparing for and getting to appointments on time.

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Confidence in the Community

Skills that help you get out, speak up and make your own choices:

  • Communication

    Practising conversations, asking for help and expressing your needs.

  • Using public transport

    Learning routes and timetables so you can travel more independently.

  • Everyday decision-making

    Weighing up options and making choices that suit your life and goals.

Who it’s for

Who is this support for?

Preparing to live independently

Participants getting ready to move out or take on more at home.

Building confidence

People who want to rely less on others for everyday tasks.

Working towards plan goals

Participants with capacity-building goals in their NDIS plan.

Families and support coordinators

Referring on behalf of a participant? We’re happy to talk it through.

How it works

Getting started with life skills support

1

Get in touch

Call, email or send an enquiry. Participants, families, carers and support coordinators are all welcome.

2

Choose your skills

The skills you’d like to build and why they matter to you.

3

Set a practice plan

We agree goals, times and how we’ll practise together.

4

Build independence

We track your progress and step back as your confidence grows.

Harissons Disability Care

Support that everyone deserves

Contact our support team
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A woman receiving support with her morning routine in an accessible bathroom
Two people planning together with a notebook at a kitchen table
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FAQs

Development of Life Skills: your questions

Everything you need to know before you get started.

Ask us a question

What is NDIS Development of Life Skills support?

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Development of Life Skills support helps NDIS participants build practical abilities that support greater independence in everyday life. Support is tailored to your individual goals, abilities and the areas where you would like to become more confident.

What types of life skills can Harissons Disability Care help me develop?

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Depending on your needs, support may include cooking, budgeting, shopping, household routines, communication, personal organisation, using public transport, planning appointments and developing everyday decision-making skills.

Can life skills support help me live more independently?

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Yes. Building practical skills such as cooking, budgeting and managing your own routines can help you do more for yourself and rely less on others over time.

Is Life Skills Development tailored to my individual goals?

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Yes. We work with you to understand what you want to achieve and focus support on skills that are meaningful and useful in your everyday life.

Is Development of Life Skills funded by the NDIS?

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It depends on your individual NDIS plan, goals and approved funding. Our team can discuss your needs and help you understand how life skills development may fit within your available supports.

Get in touch

Connect with us

Let us know how we can help. We’ll call you back to talk through the skills you’d like to build and next steps.

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