Building independence
Development of life skills
Life skills support is about learning and practising the things that help you live more independently. It might include cooking, budgeting, shopping, using public transport, keeping a routine, or building confidence with everyday tasks.
We focus on what matters to you. Support can be hands-on, step-by-step, or a chance to practise a skill with someone nearby.
Who it may suit
- Young people and adults who want to build everyday independence
- Children and families working on routines and practical skills
- People who would like support to try new tasks or build confidence
Goals we can work towards
- Building skills that are useful in everyday life
- Feeling more confident trying new things
- Having more choice and control at home and in the community
- Working towards greater independence at your own pace
What support can look like
These are examples only. The support you receive will be agreed with you and based on your plan, goals and circumstances.
- Meal planning, shopping and cooking
- Budgeting and everyday money skills
- Travel training and community access
- Daily routines and organisation
- Communication and confidence in everyday situations
How getting started works
- 01
Get in touch
Call us, send an enquiry or make a referral. Tell us what kind of support you are looking for and where you live.
- 02
Talk through your needs
We will discuss your goals, routines, funding arrangement and the kind of support that could work for you.
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Explore the next step
If we are a good fit, we will talk through the practical arrangements, including a service agreement and how support will work.
Funding for this support
Life skills development can be funded through self-managed or plan-managed NDIS funding. We cannot accept NDIA-managed funding while our registration is in progress.
Read more about NDIS funding and our registration progress.
Where this support is available
We support participants across Western Sydney, including Blacktown, Penrith and Parramatta. Support is delivered in your home and community. Contact us to confirm availability for your suburb.
Questions about this support
Is life skills support the same as therapy?
Can you support children with life skills?
What skills can we work on?
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Talk to us about life skills development.
We will talk through your goals, funding and location, and let you know whether we are the right fit.
Unified Steps is currently unregistered and progressing through NDIS registration. Self-managed and plan-managed funding only. We cannot accept NDIA-managed funding. SIL availability depends on our registration application.