Living & independence · Registration group 0117
Life skills
Practical, one-to-one help to build the skills you want, at your own pace, in the places you'll actually use them.
What this support can include
- Cooking, shopping and planning meals
- Budgeting and paying bills
- Learning to use public transport
- Managing appointments and a weekly routine
- Social skills and building confidence
- Training for parents and carers
Who it suits
People who want to do more for themselves, where capacity building for daily living or social participation is funded in their plan.
How it works with your plan
In the NDIS Pricing Schedule, these supports sit under Capacity Building categories: Improved Daily Living, Increased Social and Community Participation and Improved Relationships.
Whether your plan includes funding for this support is up to the NDIA. If you're not sure, call us and we'll talk it through.
Who delivers your support
Your support is delivered by a support worker who works with ARG Care, either directly or under contract. Either way, they work under ARG Care's NDIS registration and we remain responsible for the support you receive.
Prices
For NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants, our prices stay within the NDIS price limits. We agree prices with everyone in writing before supports start.
| Support | Price limit |
|---|---|
| Skills development and trainingNDIS item 09_009_0117_6_3 | $83.87per hour |
| Skill development including public transport trainingNDIS item 15_037_0117_1_3 | $73.58per hour |
| Individual social skills developmentNDIS item 11_024_0117_7_3 | $83.87per hour |
| Training for carers and parentsNDIS item 15_038_0117_1_3 | $83.87per hour |
National price limits from the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27, effective 24 September 2026. Last checked 2 October 2026. These are maximums for NDIA-managed and plan-managed participants. NDIA pricing arrangements (opens in a new tab)
Questions people ask
How is this different from a support worker doing things for me?
Life skills support is about learning to do things yourself. Your worker teaches, practises with you and steps back as your confidence grows.
Can we set goals together?
Yes. We'll start with what you want to be able to do, agree small steps and check progress with you regularly.