Life Skills Development

At AIVA Healthcare, our Life Skills Development services are designed to support NDIS participants in gaining the practical skills and confidence required to live more independently and participate fully in daily life. Delivered by experienced support workers and allied health professionals, our programs focus on building essential capabilities such as personal care, communication, cooking, budgeting, travel training, and problem-solving. Each program is tailored to the individual’s functional goals, with a clinical approach that promotes capacity building, safety, and long-term independence in home and community settings.

Life Skills Development

Empowering Independence Through Practical, Everyday Skill Building

At AIVA Healthcare, we are committed to helping individuals with disability build the skills they need to live as independently and confidently as possible. Our Life Skills Development programs are designed to support NDIS participants in acquiring and maintaining essential daily living skills through structured, evidence-based, and person-centred interventions.

Delivered in-home, in-centre, or within the community, our supports focus on real-world learning to enhance autonomy, reduce support dependence, and improve overall quality of life.

What Is Life Skills Development?

Life Skills Development involves helping participants gain the knowledge, abilities, and confidence to carry out daily living activities independently or with minimal support. These supports are tailored to individual goals, cognitive and physical abilities, and long-term aspirations.

Our clinically informed programs are suitable for participants of all ages and support needs, and are delivered by qualified support workers, allied health clinicians, and capacity-building teams.

Key Areas of Life Skills We Support:

Personal and Self-Care Skills

  • Hygiene and grooming routines
  • Dressing and personal presentation
  • Meal planning, cooking, and nutrition education
  • Medication reminders and healthy lifestyle habits

Domestic and Home Management

  • Cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe home environment
  • Shopping and food storage
  • Managing utilities, bills, and minor home responsibilities

Financial Literacy

  • Budgeting and money handling
  • Understanding banking, bills, and saving strategies
  • Safe spending and awareness of scams

Communication and Social Skills

  • Conversational skills and social interaction
  • Understanding boundaries and respectful behaviour
  • Expressing needs and self-advocacy

Travel and Community Access

  • Road safety and public transport training
  • Reading timetables and planning journeys
  • Attending appointments or community events independently

Planning and Problem-Solving

  • Daily routine planning and time management
  • Goal setting and decision-making
  • Managing changes and building resilience

Our Approach

Our Life Skills Development programs are:

  • Person-centred: Based on the participant’s specific goals and preferences
  • Clinically informed: Developed in collaboration with allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, psychologists, and speech pathologists
  • Hands-on and practical: Focused on real-life situations and learning by doing
  • Flexible in delivery: Available as one-on-one or group sessions, in a home, clinic, or community setting
  • Outcome-focused: With progress tracked and supports adjusted over time

Who Can Access Life Skills Development?

Life Skills Development services are available to NDIS participants with funding in:

  • Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living
  • Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life

We collaborate with participants, families, support coordinators, and carers to ensure services align with the NDIS plan and long-term personal goals.

Why Choose AIVA Healthcare?

  • Qualified, experienced staff with backgrounds in disability support and allied health
  • Goal-oriented programs tailored to individual strengths and learning styles
  • Clinical input to ensure safe, sustainable skill acquisition
  • Strong focus on empowerment, independence, and community participation
  • Collaborative support planning and transparent reporting

Let’s Build Confidence Together

If you or someone you support is ready to develop everyday life skills and work towards greater independence, AIVA Healthcare is here to help. Our team will guide you through personalised programs that make meaningful, lasting change.