- Personalised Budget Planning: We work one-on-one to help you map income sources (e.g., NDIS funding, Centrelink benefits, paid work) and set realistic spending and saving targets.
- Expense Tracking & Banking Skills: Learn how to read bank statements, use online banking or ATMs safely, and record daily expenses to avoid overspending.
- Understanding Financial Rights: We explain concession card eligibility, rent assistance, and other community financial supports so you can access discounts and rebates.
Development of Daily Living and Life Skills
NDIS Registration Group: 0117 – Development of Daily Living and Life Skills
Daily Living and Life Skills
What Does Development of Daily Living and Life Skills Support Mean?
Development of Daily Living and Life Skills (Group 0117) is a capacity-building support aimed at helping NDIS participants acquire and improve essential skills required for independent living, social inclusion, and overall wellbeing. It focuses on practical, hands-on training that empowers you to manage day-to-day tasks more confidently, enabling you to live as autonomously as possible.
Participants accessing Group 0116 can expect to:
Build Financial Independence & Budgeting Skills
Learn how to create and follow a personal budget, manage bank accounts, track expenses, and make informed choices about spending and saving.
Develop Cooking & Nutrition Competencies
Understand meal planning, food preparation, grocery shopping, and safe food handling practices so you can eat healthily and safely.
Enhance Communication & Relationship-Building
Practice everyday communication skills—such as active listening, conflict resolution, and assertiveness—to foster positive relationships with family, friends, and service providers.
Improve Time & Task Management
Gain strategies for organizing daily routines, prioritizing tasks, setting realistic goals, and using tools (like calendars and checklists) to stay on track.
Service Include
What We Offer Under Development of Daily Living and Life Skills Support
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Budgeting and Financial Literacy
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Cooking and Nutrition
- Meal Planning Workshops: Through practical cooking sessions, you’ll learn how to plan weekly menus, implement budget-friendly shopping lists, and prepare nutritious meals.
- Kitchen Safety & Hygiene: We cover safe handling of knives, proper storage of perishable foods, and correct operation of kitchen appliances to prevent accidents and foodborne illness.
- Adapted Cooking Techniques: If you have mobility or cognitive challenges, our support workers provide adaptive tools and step-by-step strategies—ensuring you can navigate the kitchen confidently.
- Meal Planning Workshops: Through practical cooking sessions, you’ll learn how to plan weekly menus, implement budget-friendly shopping lists, and prepare nutritious meals.
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Communication and Relationship-Building
- Everyday Conversation Skills: We practice role-playing scenarios (e.g., greeting neighbours, making appointments, speaking with service providers) to build confidence.
- Conflict Resolution & Assertiveness: Through guided exercises, you’ll learn how to express your needs clearly, set boundaries, and resolve disagreements in a respectful way.
- Social Interaction Coaching: Whether it’s attending a community group or chatting with peers, our coaches provide step-by-step feedback—helping you read body language and respond appropriately.
- Everyday Conversation Skills: We practice role-playing scenarios (e.g., greeting neighbours, making appointments, speaking with service providers) to build confidence.
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Time and Task Management
- Routine Development: We guide you to create daily, weekly, and monthly schedules—incorporating self-care, appointments, and leisure activities—so you can balance responsibilities and downtime.
- Use of Planning Tools: Learn to effectively use calendars (digital or paper), reminders, and to-do lists to break larger tasks into manageable steps.
- Goal Setting & Prioritisation: Through SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goal-setting techniques, we help you identify priorities and track progress over time.
- Routine Development: We guide you to create daily, weekly, and monthly schedules—incorporating self-care, appointments, and leisure activities—so you can balance responsibilities and downtime.
Why Choose Us?
Why Choose Development of Daily Living and Life Skills Support From Assist Lifestyle?
Choosing the right support provider is important for ensuring your daily life needs are met effectively and compassionately. Here’s why Assist Lifestyle is the best choice for your NDIS daily living support:
Qualified, Experienced Support Workers
Our team includes practitioners with formal training in Development of Daily Living and Life Skills (0117). They possess expertise in adult learning, adaptive technologies, and inclusive teaching strategies—ensuring personalized, effective skill-building sessions.
Person-Centred, Strengths-Based Approach
We tailor every session to your unique needs, interests, and learning style. By focusing on what you already do well, we build your confidence and momentum—celebrating small wins as you master new skills.
Holistic & Coordinated Pathways
We don’t just teach skills in isolation. Our support integrates budgeting, cooking, communication, and time management with other essential supports—such as connections to allied health professionals, peer-mentors, or community groups—to create a cohesive, sustainable plan for your independence.
Practical, Hands-On Learning
Theory alone isn’t enough. Our support workers accompany you through real-life situations: grocery shopping on a budget, cooking a meal in your own kitchen, practicing phone calls with service providers, or using scheduling apps on a smartphone—ensuring you can apply skills in everyday settings.
Ongoing Follow-Up & Advocacy
As you progress, we schedule regular check-ins to review your goals, adapt strategies, and address emerging challenges. If you encounter barriers—such as difficulty accessing financial services or communication breakdowns—we advocate on your behalf with banks, landlords, or community organisations.
Ready to Strengthen Your Daily Living and Life Skills?
Contact Assist Lifestyle at CTA button or email support@assistlifestyle.com.au to learn how our Development of Daily Living and Life Skills service can empower you to live more independently, confidently, and connectedly.