Development –
Life Skills

Life skills are the everyday abilities that help you live more independently—at home, in the community, and in your personal routine. Development – Life Skills supports NDIS participants to learn, improve, and practise practical skills in a way that suits their pace and goals. At Melbourne Disability Care Pty Ltd, we provide personalised life skills support across Melbourne, Victoria, focusing on confidence, independence, and real-life outcomes.

Who it’s for

This support is for NDIS participants who want to:

• Build independence with daily living

• Improve confidence and decision-making

• Learn routines for home and community life

• Develop communication and social skills

• Improve time management and organisation

• Practise safe community access and travel skills

• Strengthen skills for work readiness and adulthood

How we help

We tailor life-skills support based on your goals and needs, including:

• Cooking basics and meal preparation skills

• Budgeting basics and money-handling skills

• Shopping skills (lists, comparing prices, paying confidently)

• Time management and planning weekly routines

• Communication skills (phone calls, appointments, asking for help)

• Personal organisation (keeping track of tasks and schedules)

• Public transport training (where suitable and funded)

• Personal safety skills at home and in the community

• Confidence building through practice and encouragement

What you get

With Melbourne Disability Care, you receive:

• A personalised skill-building plan linked to your NDIS goals

• Step-by-step training at your pace (no pressure)

• Support workers who teach with patience and respect

• Practical learning in real-life settings (home and community)

• Regular progress reviews and adjustments to your plan

Funding & availability

Development – Life Skills is typically funded under Capacity Building supports (depending on your NDIS plan and goals). We support plan-managed and self-managed participants, and can confirm NDIA-managed options based on availability.

Availability: We provide supports across Melbourne, VIC, subject to staff and schedule availability.

Your pathway

Step 1: Set your life goals
We talk about what you want to learn—at home, in the community, or for independence.

Step 2: Build your skills plan
We create a simple plan with clear steps, routines, and skill targets.

Step 3: Learn, practise, grow
We support you regularly to practise skills and build confidence until you can do more independently.

FAQs

1) What are “Development – Life Skills” in the NDIS?
They are supports that help you build practical skills for independence, daily living, and community participation.

2) What life skills can you help with?
We can support cooking, budgeting, shopping, routines, communication, travel training, and safety skills—based on your goals.

3) Is this support only for young people?
No. Life skills support is for participants of any age who want to improve independence.

4) Can you teach skills at home and in the community?
Yes. We can practise skills both at home and in real community settings.

5) Can you help me become more independent with cooking and shopping?
Yes. We provide step-by-step support and help you practise until you feel confident.

6) Do you provide support worker “near me” for skill-building in Melbourne?
Yes, we provide life skills support across Melbourne, subject to availability.

7) Do I need a goal in my NDIS plan for life skills?
It helps, but not always required. We can discuss your plan and align supports appropriately.

8) Do you support plan-managed and self-managed participants?
Yes. We support both, and can confirm NDIA-managed options depending on availability.

9) How often can I receive life skills supports?
It depends on your plan budget, goals, and availability. We can schedule weekly or flexible sessions.

10) How do I get started?
Contact us with your funding type, suburb, and goals. We’ll organise an intake and set up your service agreement.