Development –
Life Skills

At Vision Community Support, our Development – Life Skills support helps you build everyday skills so you can live more independently, feel confident, and reach your personal goals. Whether you want support at home or out in the community, our Sydney-based team works at your pace—step by step.

Who it’s for

This support may suit you if you want help with:

• Daily routines (morning, cooking, cleaning, budgeting)

• Social skills and communication

• Public transport practice and community access

• Learning new tasks at home or in the community

• Building confidence, motivation, and independence

• Setting goals and sticking to a plan

How we help

We provide practical, hands-on coaching with a person-centred approach, including:

• Daily living skill-building (meal prep, laundry, home organisation)

• Money basics (spending plans, saving, paying bills)

• Community participation skills (shopping, appointments, using transport)

• Communication and social confidence support

• Building routines, time management, and planning

• Support to learn assistive technology or simple apps (reminders, calendars)

What you get

With Vision Community Support, you can expect:

• Friendly, trained support workers who respect your choices

• A clear skill plan with small achievable goals

• Progress tracking (so you can see improvements)

• Flexible support times (weekday/weekend options where available)

• Support tailored to your culture, language, and comfort

Funding & availability

Development – Life Skills is commonly funded through your NDIS Core Supports (and sometimes Capacity Building, depending on your plan and goals). We support participants across Greater Sydney—contact us to check availability in your area.

Your pathway (Simple steps)

1. Quick chat – Tell us your goals and what you’d like to learn.

2. Match & plan – We match the right worker and create a skill-building routine.

3. Start building skills – Regular support, progress check-ins, and goal updates.

FAQs

1) What are “life skills” in NDIS?
They’re everyday skills that help you live more independently—at home and in the community.

2) Can you help me learn cooking and meal prep?
Yes—simple meals, safety, planning, and shopping practice.

3) Do you provide support in my home?
Yes, we can support you at home and/or in the community.

4) Can this include budgeting and bill help?
We can help you learn budgeting basics and organising bills (we don’t provide financial advice).

5) Can I choose a male or female support worker?
Yes—where possible, we’ll match your preference.

6) How often can I get this support?
As often as your plan allows and based on your goals—weekly, multiple times a week, or as needed.

7) Is this suitable for young participants?
Yes—life skills supports can help teens and young adults build independence for the future.

8) Can you help with transport training?
Yes—practice planning routes, using Opal/public transport, and building confidence.

9) Do you work with Support Coordinators?
Yes—if you have one, we can coordinate to align supports with your plan goals.

10) How do I get started?
Just message/call Vision Community Support—tell us your goals and we’ll guide you through the next steps.