Development of
Life Skills

Building independence one practical skill at a time.

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What is Daily Living & Life Skill Support?

Daily Living and Life Skillssupport is about building the everyday capabilities that make independentliving possible — cooking, cleaning, budgeting, transport, communication, and the dozens of small skills that add up to a confident, self-directed life.

It covers a range of practical, day-to-day support, and can include:

  • Cooking, meal planning, and food safety
  • Budgeting, banking, and managing money
  • Using public transport and getting around
  • Communication and self-advocacy
  • Learning how to access the community with greater independance
  • Managing appointments and personal admin

Independence is built one smallstep at a time. We’re there for the steps — cheering you on as your confidence grows.

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How we support you

There is so much to learn, we can help you tackle it one step at a time:

🍳 Cooking & nutrition
From basics to favourite recipes — building skills you’ll use for life.
💰 Budgeting & money skills
Practical help with budgeting, banking, paying bills, and saving for goals.
🚌 Transport & travel skills
Learning to use public transport, navigate routes, and travel safely on your own.
💬Communication & advocacy
Building confidence to speak up, ask questions, and advocate for yourself.
📅 Routines & organisation
Setting up routines and systems that make dailylife easier to manage.
🏠 Household management
Cleaning, laundry, shopping — running a home with confidence.

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Reach out and discuss your needs with our team

We're here to listen and support you.

  • Email us

    Send your questions or feedback anytime.

  • Call us

    Available Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm.

    0435 897 220

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    Our doors are always open to you.

    Melbourne, Brisbane & Cairns

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Who is this service for?

This service is suited to people who:

  • Are NDIS participants with capacity-building funding
  • Want to build practical skills for independent living
  • Are preparing to move out, live alone, or take moreresponsibility at home
  • Have specific goals around cooking, transport, money,or organisation
  • Want support workers who teach and coach, not just dotasks for them

Referrals welcome fromindividuals, families, support coordinators, and allied health professionals.

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Why choose Amity?

  • Coaching, not doing-for: Our approach is toteach and support — building your skills, not creating dependency.
  • Goal-focused: We work to specific goals you set,with clear progress along the way.
  • Real-world, real-life: Skills are taught in youractual environment — your kitchen, your local shops, your transport routes.
  • Available across VIC, QLD & FNQ: We supportparticipants in Victoria, Queensland, and Far North Queensland — with officesin Melbourne (Mernda, VIC), Brisbane (Warner, QLD), and our newest team in Cairns.

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Common Questions

In-home support is about getting things done. Daily Living and Life Skills is about learning to do things yourself, with support that gradually steps back as your confidence grows.
It varies. Some skills come quickly, others take months. We work to your pace and celebrate progress along the way.
Yes — and we encourage it. Family and carers often play a big role, and we’re happy to coordinate so everyone’s on the same page.
Daily Living and Life Skills usually sits under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living. We can help you check your plan and confirm.