Life Skills Development & Independence
Build the practical skills and confidence to live the life you choose. Mayah Care's life skills development support helps NDIS participants across Perth and Western Australia develop independence — one real-world skill at a time.
What is Life Skills Development Support?
Development of Daily Life Skills is an NDIS Capacity Building support designed to help participants build practical independence in everyday tasks. Rather than doing things for you, this support teaches and practises real skills so you can do more for yourself over time.
Life skills support covers an enormous range of activities — cooking and nutrition, budgeting and financial literacy, using public transport, cleaning and home maintenance, social skills and communication, managing appointments, online safety, and much more. The support is always tailored to your specific goals and what matters most in your daily life.
This support is funded under the Capacity Building — Daily Activity budget in your NDIS plan. Because it is capacity building, the goal is always increasing independence — helping you need less support over time, not more.
The Mayah Care Approach
Person-centred, rights-based support delivered with genuine compassion — here's exactly how we do it.
Practical Skill Building
We practise real tasks in real environments — cooking in your kitchen, navigating your local bus route, shopping in your local supermarket. Skills learned in context stick.
Goal-Focused Sessions
Every session maps back to your NDIS goals. We set small, measurable milestones and celebrate progress — keeping you motivated and moving forward.
Social & Communication Skills
Building confidence in social situations, practising conversations, understanding social cues, and developing the communication tools that make it easier to connect with others.
Progress Tracking
We document your progress against goals and share regular updates with you, your family, and your Support Coordinator — keeping everyone aligned and informed about what is working.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about this service — and how to get started with Mayah Care.
Ready to Get Started?
Call us for a free, no-obligation conversation about your needs and how Mayah Care can help.