Refer participants to daily living and life skills providers
305 NDIS registered providers filtered by Daily Living and Life Skills registration group. Select a suburb below or send the referral form.
Refer to daily living and life skills
- 305 registered providers across 8 states
- Category 15: Improved Daily Living Skills
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Best Daily Living And Life Skills providers near me
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All Around Family Care
Auldana, SA and 3 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Hilton, SA · Mitchell Park, SA
Specialises in Personal care · Transport · Domestic assistance
They offer a comprehensive range of NDIS services designed to support participants in achieving their goals.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
They offer a comprehensive suite of NDIS services designed to empower individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Aboriginal Health Worker, Art Therapist, Audiologist
Adaptive Choice
Gledswood Hills, NSW and 2 othersAlso servesCampbelltown, NSW · Wollongong, NSW
Specialises in Domestic assistance
They offer comprehensive disability support services designed to enhance independence and quality of life.
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Care4Me Disability Services
Wellard, WA and 9 othersAlso servesCanning Vale, WA · Ellenbrook, WA · Fremantle, WA · Gosnells, WA · Kalgoorlie, WA · Kwinana Town Centre, WA · Midland, WA · Rockingham, WA · Yokine, WA
Specialises in Home modifications · Respite care · Domestic assistance
Care4me Disability Services is dedicated to providing high-quality NDIS support for individuals living in Wellard. As a passionate disability support provider, they focus on empowering participants to live fulfilling lives within their community. Understanding the unique needs of Wellard residents, Care4me Disability Services strives to offer a compassionate and professional approach to care.
Bawa Care Pty Ltd
Tallawong, NSW and 1 otherAlso servesSydney, NSW
Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport
They are committed to delivering high-quality disability support services to empower NDIS participants.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Bethel Multicultural Services Pty Ltd
Berrinba, QLD and 2 othersAlso servesLogan Central, QLD · Loganlea, QLD
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance
Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to foster independence, enhance community participation, and improve overall quality of life for Berrinba residents.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
They are dedicated to offering comprehensive disability support to empower NDIS participants in achieving their goals.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Golden Heart Services Pty Ltd
Botany, NSW and 2 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Sutherland, NSW
Specialises in Specialist disability accommodation · Personal care · Household tasks
They offer comprehensive disability support services designed to enhance the lives of NDIS participants.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Their commitment to fostering independence and well-being makes them a trusted choice for NDIS participants in the region.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Maple Care Support Pty Ltd
Hadfield, VIC and 1 otherAlso servesMelton, VIC
Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Where daily living and life skills is available
Providers listed
305
States with coverage
4
How providers are verified
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Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionAbout Daily Living and Life Skills
Development of Daily Living and Life Skills covers training and support to build participant independence. This includes cooking skills, budgeting, public transport training, personal hygiene routines, household management, and community navigation. Funded under Capacity Building, the goal is to reduce long-term support needs by building the participant's own capabilities.
With 305 providers across all states and territories, daily living and life skills is a specialist registration group. Provider availability varies by location, so check suburb-level results for accurate coverage.
Daily Living and Life Skills Pricing
The following NDIS price limits apply under the 2025-26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements. These are maximum rates for standard metropolitan areas. Remote and very remote loadings apply in eligible areas.
| Line Item | Description | Price Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 15_037_0117_1_3 | Skill Development And Training including Public Transport Training | $70.23 per hour |
| 15_038_0117_1_3 | Training For Carers/Parents | $80.06 per hour |
Evening, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday rates are higher than weekday daytime rates shown above.
What Daily Living and Life Skills Covers
The Daily Living and Life Skills registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.
Independent Living Skills
Training in cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting, shopping, and other household management skills. The goal is building independence, not doing tasks for the participant.
Travel Training
Structured training to use public transport independently. Usually involves a graduated program from accompanied travel to monitored travel to fully independent travel.
Personal Development
Building self-advocacy skills, decision-making, problem-solving, and self-management. Particularly important for participants transitioning to more independent living.
Technology Skills
Learning to use smartphones, computers, assistive technology apps, online banking, and other digital tools that support independent living.
Common Referral Scenarios
Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for daily living and life skills.
A young participant is preparing to move out of the family home. Refer to a provider that offers a structured independent living skills program covering all aspects of household management, not just one or two skills.
A participant wants to use public transport to get to their day program independently. Refer to a provider with a specific travel training program that includes risk assessment, graduated training steps, and a clear endpoint.
A participant has difficulty managing their finances and regularly runs out of money before the end of the fortnight. Refer to a provider who can teach budgeting skills and set up practical systems (apps, visual budgets) the participant can maintain independently.
What to Expect After Referral
Capacity Building providers should set specific, measurable goals with clear timelines. Expect an initial assessment of current skill levels, a structured training plan, regular progress measurement, and a defined endpoint. This is not open-ended support. The NDIA expects to see skill improvement over time, so ensure the provider documents baseline and progress data you can use in plan reviews.
Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs that a daily living and life skills provider may not be delivering quality services.
Provider doing tasks for the participant instead of teaching them
No baseline assessment or measurable goals
No evidence of skill progression over time
Open-ended engagement with no planned reduction in support
Provider unable to articulate their training methodology
No written progress reports suitable for plan reviews
How Daily Living and Life Skills Works with Other Supports
Daily Living Skills development works with Daily Personal Activities (gradually replacing hands-on support with training), Community Participation (applying life skills in real-world settings), and Employment (building job-readiness skills). When a participant is receiving both personal care and skills training, ensure different workers are not undermining each other by doing tasks the other is teaching.
How to Refer a Participant for Daily Living and Life Skills
Step 1
Check plan funding in Category 15
Step 2
Verify provider registration status
Step 3
Find providers in participant's suburb
Step 4
Set up service agreement with line items
Step 5
Monitor delivery and document outcomes
Referral Tips for Daily Living and Life Skills
Life skills development should have clear, measurable goals tied to the participant's NDIS plan. When referring, ensure the provider documents baseline skills, sets time-bound targets, and provides progress evidence you can use in plan review reports. This is Capacity Building funding, so the NDIA expects to see capability improvement over time.