Development of Life Skills

How we support you

Our life skills programs are aimed at developing confidence and independence in everyday skills. Support is given to allow participants to practise real-life skills in budgeting, cooking, communication, decision making, personal organisation and problem solving.

EmotiCare's Development of Life Skills service is designed to build confidence, independence and practical skills for everyday life. With personalised support, participants build important skills to help them achieve their goals, interests and aspirations.

Our life skills development supports include:

• Budgeting and money management skills
• Meal planning and preparation skills
• Household organisation and daily routines
• Personal care and self management
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Decision making and problem solving
• Time management and organisation
• Confidence in community settings
• Independence in daily living
• Goal setting, planning and achieving
• Support with technology and digital literacy

Through practical life skills development, participants gain more control in their daily life and work toward long-term personal goals.