NDIS Registration Group 0117 – Development of Daily Living and Life Skills – is a Capacity Building support that funds training and skills development, not day‑to‑day “doing for you.”
What Is Development of Daily Living and Life Skills?
NDIS Registration Group 0117 – Development of Daily Living and Life Skills – is a Capacity Building support that funds training and skills development, not day‑to‑day “doing for you.”
The aim is to build your ability to manage daily living tasks and life responsibilities more independently over time, rather than relying on ongoing Core supports for every task.
Under support items such as 15_037_0117_1_3, this training can be delivered one‑to‑one in your home or community and tailored to your goals, strengths and learning style.
Raha Community Care offers 0117 supports for adults aged 18 and over, with a strong focus on practical, culturally responsive skills training linked to your NDIS goals.
Development of Daily Living and Life Skills (NDIS Code 0117) at Raha Community Care focuses on practical coaching and real‑world practice so you can manage more of your day‑to‑day life independently – at home, in shared living and out in the community across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
How 0117 Differs From 0107, 0120 and 0115
Several NDIS categories touch daily life – but they serve different purposes.
0107 – Daily Personal Activities (Core):
Support workers assist with personal care tasks such as showering, dressing and meal preparation when you cannot safely do them alone.
0120 – Household Tasks (Core):
Supports to complete domestic chores like cleaning, laundry and basic home upkeep that you cannot safely manage yourself.
0115 – Assistance with Daily Life Tasks in a Group or Shared Living Arrangement (SIL):
Rostered staff provide ongoing support with daily routines in a shared living environment, often across most of the day and night.
0117 – Development of Daily Living and Life Skills (Capacity Building):
Rather than “doing,” this line funds training and coaching so you can gradually take on more of these tasks yourself – at home, in SIL or in the community.
At Raha Community Care we use 0117 to complement your existing supports, so over time you rely less on others and more on your own skills where this is safe and achievable.
Skills We Can Help You Build
Because 0117 is flexible, your life skills program can cover many different areas of daily living.
Personal Routines and Self‑Care
We can support you to learn or strengthen skills such as:
- Planning morning and evening routines, including hygiene, getting dressed and preparing for the day
- Using prompts, visual schedules or technology to remember tasks and appointments
- Recognising when you need help and how to ask for it clearly
These sessions are designed to increase your confidence and reduce anxiety around managing everyday self‑care without constant hands‑on assistance.
Cooking, Shopping and Nutrition
Life skills training can include:
- Planning simple, balanced meals and writing shopping lists
- Shopping in‑store or online, comparing prices and reading labels
- Safely using kitchen equipment, following recipes and cleaning up afterwards
Our focus is on realistic, repeatable meals that suit your culture, preferences, budget and support needs.
Money Management and Budgeting
Many participants use 0117 to improve financial skills, for example:
- Understanding income sources (NDIS, Centrelink, wages) and regular bills
- Setting a weekly budget for food, transport, activities and savings
- Safely using EFTPOS, online banking or cash and recognising scams
These skills can reduce financial stress and help you feel more in control of your money.
Household Management and Organisation
We can also work with you on:
- Breaking down cleaning tasks into manageable steps across the week
- Organising your space so you can find items and move around safely
- Creating simple systems for mail, appointments and reminders
This training often links closely with supports under 0120 Household Tasks and, in a SIL setting, with 0115 so that you can take a more active role in your home.
Community, Communication and Digital Skills
Life skills extend beyond the front door, so your 0117 plan may include:
- Navigating public transport, reading timetables and planning safe journeys
- Building communication skills – practising phone calls, booking appointments or talking with landlords, employers and service providers
- Learning digital skills such as using a smartphone, email, video calls or apps that support organisation and safety
These skills can open pathways into work, study, community participation and more independent living.
Our Approach at Raha Community Care
Raha Community Care’s Development of Daily Living and Life Skills program is designed to be practical, personalised and nurse‑informed, especially for adults with complex or health‑related needs.
Co‑designed goals and learning plans
We begin by understanding what “independence” means to you, what you already do well and where you want to grow – then co‑design a learning plan with clear, measurable steps.
Real‑life practice in home, SIL and community
Training happens where the skills are used – in your home kitchen, at your local shops, on the bus or within your SIL environment – not only in a classroom.
Nurse‑informed and clinically aware
Our registered nurses help ensure that skill‑building plans are safe and realistic for participants with health conditions, medications or high‑intensity support needs, particularly when learning tasks such as cooking or independent travel.
Multilingual and culturally respectful
We work with participants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and adapt training to reflect your language, family roles, faith and traditions – including how meals, money and household responsibilities are usually managed.
How 0117 Links With Other Raha Services
Life skills development is most powerful when it connects with your broader NDIS supports.
With SIL (0115)
In a group or shared living arrangement, we can use 0117 to coach you in tasks like shared cooking, roster planning and conflict‑free communication with housemates, while 0115 funds the ongoing daily support you still need.
With Daily Personal Activities (0107) and Household Tasks (0120)
Where Core supports currently “do” tasks for you, 0117 can be used alongside them to slowly shift parts of those tasks into your hands where appropriate, so over time you may need less direct assistance.
With Life Stage Transitions (0106)
When you are moving out of the family home, starting study or work, or changing living arrangements, 0117 skills training can be built into your broader life‑transition plan so you are ready for the added responsibilities.
With Community Participation (0125) and Innovative Community Participation (0116)
Skills like budgeting, travel, communication and planning can make it easier to join mainstream activities, volunteer, or pursue innovative community projects with greater independence.
Who Can Access Development of Daily Living and Life Skills?
Development of Daily Living and Life Skills (0117) is typically available to NDIS participants aged 9 and over, although Raha Community Care’s primary focus is on adults.
It may be suitable if you:
- Want to increase your independence at home, in SIL or in the community
- Are ready to learn and practise new skills with coaching rather than having everything done for you
- Have Capacity Building funding for Daily Living or a specific 0117 line item in your plan
- Are working towards goals related to independent living, community participation, study, work or moving out of home
If you are not sure whether your plan includes 0117 funding, our team can help you and your support coordinator review your plan and consider options for future planning or plan reviews.
What Working With Us Looks Like
1. Initial conversation and assessment
We discuss your current routines, strengths, challenges and goals, and identify which life skills would make the biggest difference in your day‑to‑day life.
2. Tailored skill‑building plan
Together we design a step‑by‑step plan organised around real situations (for example “cooking dinner twice a week” or “taking the bus to work once a week”).
3. Hands‑on training and coaching
Our team works alongside you, demonstrating, practising and gradually stepping back as you become more confident.
4. Regular review and progression
We track progress, celebrate wins and adjust your plan so it stays challenging, achievable and aligned with your NDIS goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Core supports like Household Tasks (0120) and Daily Personal Activities (0107) fund people to do tasks with or for you when you cannot do them yourself, while 0117 funds training so you can learn to do more of those tasks independently where possible.
Yes. 0117 can be used in SIL settings to build skills within the shared home – for example managing your room, cooking, budgeting or planning your week – while SIL (0115) covers ongoing daily support in the house.
Allied health therapies (such as OT or psychology) may also build life skills, but 0117 is typically delivered by trained support workers or life‑skills trainers who focus on practical, day‑to‑day coaching and practice in natural environments.
You can contact us directly or via your support coordinator. We will review your NDIS plan, talk through your independence goals, and design a Development of Daily Living and Life Skills (NDIS Code 0117) program tailored to your needs in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
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