Life Skills Development
Support to build confidence with practical everyday skills
Providence provides Life Skills Development support to help participants practise everyday skills that are relevant to their goals, routines and individual circumstances. Our team works alongside participants to encourage involvement, choice and confidence while learning and practising practical day-to-day activities.
- Registered NDIS Provider
- Person-centred support
What is Life Skills Development?
What is Life Skills Development?
Life Skills Development support can help participants practise practical everyday skills that may support greater confidence and involvement in daily life. Support is shaped around individual goals, preferences, existing abilities and the skills the participant would like to practise.
How we help
How Providence can support skill development
- Preparing simple meals
- Planning and organising everyday activities
- Shopping and making everyday choices
- Using phones, tablets or everyday technology
- Practising household routines
- Building confidence using community services
- Developing communication and social confidence where appropriate
Skill areas
Practical skills for everyday life
Meal preparation
Support practising simple meal preparation and kitchen routines.
Planning your day
Support organising activities, appointments and everyday routines.
Shopping & choices
Practising shopping, comparing options and making everyday decisions.
Technology
Support using everyday technology such as phones, tablets or online tools.
Home routines
Practising practical household activities based on individual goals.
Community confidence
Support becoming more comfortable using community spaces and everyday services.
Learning at your own pace
Everyone learns differently. Providence works alongside participants to practise skills in a way that reflects their goals, existing abilities and preferred pace. Support focuses on participation and encouragement rather than doing tasks for the participant.
Life Skills Development and daily living support
Assistance with Daily Living focuses on practical support with everyday activities where help is needed. Life Skills Development places more emphasis on practising and building confidence with everyday skills. These supports may complement each other depending on individual goals and circumstances.
How it works
Getting started with Life Skills Development
Step 1
Talk with us
Tell us about the everyday skills you would like to practise and the goals that matter to you.
Step 2
Choose your focus
We discuss the activities and skills you would like support with and how you prefer to learn.
Step 3
Practise the next steps
We work alongside you to practise everyday skills at a pace and in a way that reflects your circumstances.
Related services
Related supports
Assistance with Daily Living
Everyday support to help you live safely and comfortably at home.
Learn more about Assistance with Daily LivingCommunity Access
Support to get out and take part in activities and appointments in your community.
Learn more about Community AccessCapacity Building Supports
Building new skills, growing confidence, at your own pace.
Learn more about Capacity Building Supports
Want support building practical everyday skills?
Talk with Providence about your goals, the skills you would like to practise and the support you're looking for.