NDIS SUPPORT ITEM 0117
Development of Life Skills
Build the skills and confidence you need to live independently, achieve your goals, and participate fully in your community. Personalized training that grows with you.
Start Your Skills JourneyUnlock Your Potential
Everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. At Bridges Care Services, we believe that with the right support and training, you can develop the skills you need to live the life you want—whether that's cooking your own meals, managing your money, catching public transport, or finding meaningful employment.
Our Development of Life Skills program (NDIS Support Item 0117) provides one-on-one and small group training designed specifically for you—your goals, your pace, your way.
Skills We Help You Develop
From everyday living skills to employment preparation, we cover a comprehensive range of practical abilities to support your independence.
Cooking & Nutrition
Learn to plan meals, shop for groceries, prepare healthy food, use kitchen appliances safely, and manage dietary needs.
Money Management
Budgeting, banking, paying bills online, understanding receipts, saving money, and making smart spending choices.
Travel Training
Using public transport confidently, reading timetables, planning journeys, staying safe while traveling, and navigating your community.
Social Skills
Building friendships, communication skills, understanding social cues, resolving conflicts, and participating in community activities.
Employment Skills
Resume writing, job searching, interview preparation, workplace behavior, time management, and career planning.
Home Management
Cleaning, laundry, organizing your space, basic home maintenance, safety awareness, and being a good tenant or homeowner.
Technology & Digital Literacy
Using computers, smartphones, internet safety, emails, online shopping, video calls, and accessing online services.
Self-Care & Wellbeing
Personal hygiene routines, managing stress, healthy habits, accessing healthcare, and understanding your emotions.
Decision Making
Problem-solving, weighing options, making informed choices, understanding risks, and advocating for yourself.
Our Training Approach
We don't just tell you what to do—we work alongside you, practicing skills in real-world situations until you feel confident and independent.
🎯 Goal-Based Learning
We start by understanding your goals—what do you want to achieve? Then we break those goals down into manageable steps and celebrate every milestone along the way.
👨🏫 Hands-On Practice
Learning by doing is the most effective way to build skills. We'll practice together in real settings—cooking in your kitchen, catching a real bus, shopping at an actual supermarket.
📈 Progress at Your Pace
Everyone learns differently. We adapt our teaching speed and style to match your learning preferences—no pressure, no judgment, just supportive guidance.
🔄 Repetition & Reinforcement
Skills take time to develop. We'll practice repeatedly until you feel comfortable and confident doing tasks independently.
📝 Visual Supports & Checklists
We create easy-to-follow guides, picture prompts, and step-by-step checklists you can use even when we're not there.
👪 Family Involvement (If You Want)
With your permission, we can involve family members or carers in your training so they can support you to practice skills at home.
Who Benefits from Life Skills Development?
This service is perfect for NDIS participants who want to:
🏡 Live Independently
Learn skills to manage your own home, whether that's cooking, cleaning, or paying bills.
💼 Find Employment
Build work-readiness skills to pursue meaningful employment or volunteering opportunities.
🌍 Be More Independent
Travel confidently in your community, access services, and participate in activities you enjoy.
🤝 Build Confidence
Develop social skills, make friends, and feel comfortable in different social settings.
🎓 Transition to Adulthood
Young adults preparing to leave school or move out of home for the first time.
🔄 Adapt to Change
Learn new skills after a life change, injury, or diagnosis that affects your abilities.
Real Success Stories
"I never thought I could catch a bus by myself. My life skills trainer from Bridges Care practiced with me every week—first just planning routes, then walking to bus stops, then finally taking real trips together. After three months, I traveled into the city on my own for the first time ever. I felt so proud and independent. Now I catch the bus to my part-time job without any help!"
— David M., Oran Park Participant
The Bridges Care Difference
Patient & Encouraging
We celebrate every small win and never rush your progress.
Real-World Training
Practice skills in actual community settings, not just in a classroom.
Flexible Scheduling
Sessions at times and places that work for you—home, community, or online.
Culturally Sensitive
We respect your cultural background, language needs, and personal values.
Funding & Eligibility
Development of Life Skills (0117) is funded under your NDIS plan's Capacity Building – Daily Activity budget.
✓ You're Eligible If:
- You have an NDIS plan with Capacity Building – Daily Activity funding
- Your plan includes goals related to independence, employment, or community participation
- You're looking to learn new skills or improve existing ones
- You're motivated to work towards greater independence
Not sure if you have the right funding? Contact us—we'll review your NDIS plan with you at no cost and explain your options.
Ready to Start Learning?
Let's work together to build the skills you need to achieve your goals.
Your journey to greater independence starts here.
📞 Call us: 1800 964 924
📧 Email: contact@bridgescare.com.au