Milestone and MeCare. Learning. Connection.

Home / Services / Life skills and independence

Life skills and independence

We practise everyday skills in real places, one small step at a time, so you need a little less help each week. You make the choices, and we support you to make them.

Enquire about life skills and independence

What it can include

  • Developing everyday living skills
  • Budgeting and money handling skills
  • Building confidence with shopping and daily routines
  • Encouraging decision making and independence

Who it is for

Children, young adults and mature adults working toward more independence at home and in the community.

What a session might look likeSetting a budget for the weekly shop, comparing prices at the supermarket and paying at the self serve checkout.

Funding

Commonly funded through NDIS Capacity Building supports for self managed and plan managed participants. Private bookings are welcome.

How NDIS and private payment work

Getting started

  1. Say hello

    Call, email or send an enquiry. Tell us a bit about you or the person you care for. We reply on our next working day.

  2. Free meet and greet

    Meet Deanna at home, in a café or by phone. No cost and no pressure.

  3. Agree the plan

    Days, times, goals and costs go into a simple written agreement, so you know exactly what to expect.

  4. Get started

    We start with things you already enjoy, then build from there. We check in regularly to make sure it is working.

Enquire about life skills and independence

Fill in the form and we will contact you on our next working day (Fridays, weekends and public holidays) to arrange a free meet and greet.

Choose who the support is for.
Which services are you interested in? *

The list shows the services for the group you chose. Tick Other if what you need is not listed.

Choose at least one service.
You chose Other. Write what support you need.
Build your own adventure: what would you enjoy?

Optional. Pick any that interest you. It helps plan the first outing.

Enter your name.
Enter a phone number we can call.
Enter a valid email address.

Goals, interests, communication needs, or questions. Please do not include medical records here.

Please tick to agree so we can contact you.

Talk to us

Hours

Fridays, weekends and public holidays. Weekday evenings by arrangement.

Area

Based in Melbourne's north, with enquiries welcome from across Melbourne.

What happens next

  1. We call or message you on our next working day.
  2. We book a free meet and greet.
  3. You get a written plan and agreement before anything starts.

Other services

Community access

Let's get out and explore. Cafés, shopping, movies, beaches, swimming, events and day trips, planned around you.

Cooking and meal preparation

Cooking and baking together, meal planning and building confidence in the kitchen.

Weekend and school holiday adventures

One to one outings for children and teenagers on weekends and school holidays.

Transport and appointments

Getting to appointments, activities and outings, with support in unfamiliar places.

Companionship and social support

Good conversation, hobbies, games and building social connections.

Enquire about support