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Independence is about having the confidence and the skills to manage your own life. At Humanity Care, our Life Skills Development program is a one-on-one “capacity building” service designed to empower you with the practical skills you need to live more independently.
This isn’t about us doing tasks for you; it’s about our trained Adelaide support workers teaching you and supporting you as you learn to do them for yourself.
This service is funded by your NDIS Capacity Building budget (often under “Improved Daily Living”). The entire goal is to increase your independence and reduce your need for long-term supports.
Our patient and friendly team will work with you at your own pace, in your own home or out in the community, to help you master the skills that are important to you.
We can help you develop a huge range of practical skills. You set the goals, and we help you get there.
| Skill Category | Examples of What You Can Learn |
|---|---|
| At Home (Daily Living) | Cooking and nutrition, meal planning, household cleaning, laundry, and basic home maintenance. |
| Personal & Health | Creating daily routines, managing your personal hygiene, booking and attending appointments. |
| Financial & Admin | Creating a budget, understanding bills, basic banking, and managing your mail and email. |
| Community & Travel | Using public transport, grocery shopping, accessing local community facilities like the library. |
| Social Skills | Communicating with others, making friends, and understanding social cues. |
Our NDIS life skills programs in Adelaide are perfect for anyone who wants to become more self-sufficient. This often includes:
If you’re ready to learn, our team is ready to teach.
This service is an investment in your future. It is funded by your Capacity Building budget, not your Core Supports. The key line items are:
Our team can help you and your Support Coordinator understand how to best use this funding to achieve your goals.
This is the most important question! Personal Care (a Core Support) is where a support worker does a task for you, like helping you shower. Life Skills Development (a Capacity Building support) is where a support worker teaches you to do the task yourself, like developing a routine for personal hygiene.
It takes place in the real world! If you want to learn to cook, we’ll be in your kitchen. If you want to learn to use public transport, we’ll be at the Adelaide bus stop and on the bus with you. We teach you in the environment where you’ll actually be using the skill.
It’s completely up to you. This is not a “course” with a set endpoint. It’s one-on-one support that goes at your pace. You might master one skill in a few weeks, while another might be a longer-term goal you work on for months.
While the NDIS does not typically fund the cost of driving lessons themselves, our service can support you with all the “wrap-around” skills. For example, we can help you research driving schools, budget for lessons, learn the theory test, and even provide transport to and from your driving lessons.
Ready to learn new skills and build your confidence? Contact our friendly Adelaide team today to chat about your goals. We're excited to help you start your journey.
