Development –
Life Skills

At Friendly Caring Support, we believe that developing everyday life skills is the foundation for living independently and confidently. Our Development of Life Skills service helps NDIS participants build practical abilities that enhance daily living, improve decision-making, and increase independence at home, in the workplace, and within the community.

Whether you’re learning to cook, manage your finances, improve communication, or develop daily routines, our experienced support workers provide personalised guidance to help you achieve your goals at your own pace.

👥 Who It’s For

This service is suitable for participants who:

• Want to become more independent in daily life
• Need support developing practical living skills
• Want to improve communication and social skills
• Are preparing for independent living
• Need help managing everyday responsibilities
• Want to build confidence in making decisions

🤝 How We Help

Our experienced support workers can assist with:

• Cooking and meal preparation
• Budgeting and money management
• Grocery shopping skills
• Time management and organisation
• Personal hygiene and self-care routines
• Communication and social skills
• Using technology and digital devices
• Public transport and travel skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Building confidence for independent living

🌟 What You Get

With Friendly Caring Support, you’ll receive:

✔ Personalised life skills training

✔ Friendly and experienced support workers

✔ Increased confidence and independence

✔ Practical skills for everyday living

✔ Goal-focused capacity building

✔ Flexible support tailored to your needs

✔ Encouragement to achieve personal goals

✔ Greater confidence at home and in the community

💙 Funding & Availability

This service may be funded under your NDIS Capacity Building Supports – Improved Daily Living, depending on your approved NDIS plan and individual goals.

We proudly provide Development of Life Skills services throughout Sydney and surrounding suburbs.

If you’re unsure whether this support is included in your NDIS plan, our friendly team is happy to help explain your available funding options.

🚀 Your Pathway

1. Contact Our Team
Talk with our friendly staff about the life skills you’d like to develop and your personal goals.

2. Create Your Personalised Plan
We’ll design a customised support plan based on your strengths, interests, and NDIS goals.

3. Learn Through Practical Support
Receive one-on-one guidance and hands-on training to develop essential everyday living skills.

4. Live More Independently
Build confidence, strengthen your abilities, and enjoy greater independence in every aspect of your daily life.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Development of Life Skills?
This NDIS service helps participants build practical everyday skills that improve independence, confidence, and the ability to manage daily responsibilities at home and in the community.

2. What life skills can I learn?
You can receive support with cooking, budgeting, shopping, communication, time management, technology, travel training, problem-solving, personal care routines, and many other practical daily living skills.

3. Is the training personalised?
Yes. Every participant has different goals and abilities, so we tailor our life skills training to suit your individual needs, interests, and pace of learning.

4. Is this service funded by the NDIS?
Yes. Development of Life Skills is commonly funded under NDIS Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living, provided it aligns with your approved NDIS plan and goals.

5. Why choose Friendly Caring Support?
At Friendly Caring Support, we empower participants to develop practical life skills that promote independence, confidence, and long-term success. Our compassionate, person-centred approach ensures you receive the guidance and encouragement needed to achieve your goals and live life with greater choice and control.