Life Skills & Transitions

Practical coaching for cooking, money, travel and life-stage transitions so you can learn, practise and thrive.
  • Daily living & routines
  • Home skills
  • Money & admin
  • Travel & navigation
  • Social & communication and much more...
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What we help with (at a glance)

Short, focused sessions delivered one-to-one or in small groups.

  • Daily living & routines: morning/evening routines, personal organisation, time management

  • Home skills: cooking basics, safe kitchen set-up, cleaning systems, laundry, shopping lists

  • Money & admin: budgeting, banking basics, bills, appointments, simple forms

  • Travel & navigation: planning routes, reading timetables, Myki practice, safe travel options

  • Social & communication: conversation skills, self-advocacy, phone/e-mail practice

  • Digital confidence: using a smartphone, passwords, online safety, applying for services

  • Transitions: moving out, changing providers, starting a course, first job or volunteering

  • Health & wellbeing habits: meal planning, sleep routines, simple exercise, stress tools

Outcome we aim for: small wins that turn into habits—so independence grows naturally.

How it’s delivered (our approach)

You’ll always know the plan for each session and how it links to your goals.

  • One named coach with an introduced back-up for continuity

  • Goal-led sessions with a clear “today we’ll do…” task list

  • Learn by doing—practical coaching in real settings (home, shops, transport)

  • Visual prompts & checklists you can keep on your phone or fridge

  • Pace that suits you—short bursts with breaks when needed

  • Plain-English notes after each session (what worked, what’s next)


Onboarding — your first 4 weeks

Week 1 — Welcome & strengths
A friendly chat about your goals, routines, sensory preferences and what feels hardest right now.

Week 2 — Plan & first skill
Choose one priority (e.g., cooking a simple dinner). Set up a micro-checklist and practise together.

Week 3 — Repeat & expand
Do it again with less help; add a second skill (e.g., laundry system or travel run).

Week 4 — Review & next steps
Tidy up the checklists, celebrate wins, and choose the next two skills to build.


Transitions we support

Change is easier with a map and a guide.

  • Moving out or house-sharing: budgeting, shopping plan, chore roster, safety checks

  • Starting study or work: morning routine, transport rehearsal, first-day plan

  • Provider changes: ending services politely, setting up new supports smoothly

  • Leaving school: tasters for courses, volunteering pathways, simple admin


Practical examples

  • Kitchen starter: plan a meal, shop with a list, cook together, portion and label leftovers

  • Money basics: set up a simple budget, pay one bill online, track spending for a week

  • Travel loop: bus to the leisure centre, swim, café stop, bus home—repeat on the same day each week

  • Digital set-up: create a tidy e-mail, calendar reminders, safe password system, essential apps

  • Move-out pack: checklists for essentials, cleaning routine, rent/bills diary, emergency contacts


Quality & safeguarding

  • Qualified, screened staff who coach with patience and respect

  • Culturally aware support—language and faith needs considered; interpreters available

  • Clear risk checks for activities in the home and community

  • Consistency matters—predictable schedules and punctual sessions

  • Joined-up care—with consent we coordinate with family, school, work or clinicians


What’s included vs not included

Included

  • Coaching, prompts and practical practice in real settings

  • Simple visual supports and step-by-step guides you can keep

  • Brief updates to your Support Coordinator or family (with consent)

Not included

  • Specialist clinical therapy (we’ll coordinate with your therapist if needed)

  • Large purchases or ongoing household services

  • High-risk activities without appropriate controls


Who this suits

  • You want more independence at home or in the community

  • You’re starting something new and want a calm, guided path

  • You prefer clear steps and repetition until it sticks

  • You’d like less stress around time, money or social situations


Service area & times

We’re based in Broadmeadows and support people across Melbourne’s North and North-West. Sessions run during business hours, with some after-hours by arrangement.


What to bring to your first session

  • A short list of goals (three is plenty)

  • Any routines or tools you already use (diaries, phone apps, checklists)

  • Details of travel options and preferred days/times

Useful links:

  • Homepage
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  • Aged care services
  • Group activities centre
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  • Contact us

Get in touch:

  • 1300 228 311
  • 9 Kraft Court, Broadmeadows VIC 3047
  • Email us
  • Request a call back

Useful links:

  • Get NDIS-Ready
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  • NDIS Budget Calculator
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