DAILY LIVING AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Our Daily Living & Life Skill Development services are designed to empower individuals to build, regain, or maintain the essential abilities needed for you to live independently, confidently, and safely within your own home and community. We believe that promoting practical skills directly enhances quality of life, promotes self reliance, and supports greater sense of control and purpose.

This service is highly personalised as we work closely with you to identify areas where support and skill building would be most beneficial. Our compassionate and trained support workers and registered nurses provide hands-on assistance, guidance, and encouragement. We always focus on promoting your maximum independence rather than relying on someone and doing things for you.

• Household management: Learning and practicing meal planning, healthy cooking, and food preparation. Support with grocery shopping and managing food storage. Developing skills for laundry which includes washing, drying, and ironing. Guidance on maintaining a clean and tidy living environment. Assistance with managing household tasks and routines.    

• Health and Wellness management: Guidance on healthy lifestyle choices including nutrition and light exercise routines. Assistance with attending appointments and understanding health information.

• Community access and participation: Developing skills in using public transport or accessing community transport options. Building confidence in navigating local shops, services, and facilities in your area and surrounding suburbs.

• Financial and Administrative Skills (Support and Guidance): Basic budgeting and money management assistance. Support with managing mails and understanding bills. Assistance with organising personal documents, ensuring your privacy is not breached.

• Communication and Social skills: Enhancing communication abilities for effective interaction with family, friends, and service providers. Building social confidence and encouraging participation in social activities.

• Safety and Problem-Solving: Identify potential home safety hazards and help in implementing solutions. Developing basic problem-solving skills for daily challenges. Understanding and practicing emergency procedures.

Our approach is collaboration and empowerment. We work with you, providing you the tools, strategies, and encouragement you need to achieve your personal goals. Through practical, hands-on learning and consistent support, we help you gain confidence and capabilities to live life on your terms, facilitating a greater sense of achievement and well-being.