NDIS Capacity Building & Life Skills in Melbourne South East, Darwin and the NT Regions
Helping You Learn, Grow, and Live More Independently
At Your Life Your Choice Care Services, we believe everyone deserves the chance to learn real-life skills, grow in confidence, and live more independently.
Our Capacity Building & Life Skills support is practical, personalised, and focused on helping you manage daily life, transitions, relationships, and long-term goals.
We work alongside you, helping you develop skills that matter most in ways that make sense for your life, culture, and pace.
What Is Capacity Building?
Capacity Building is an NDIS support category that helps participants:
- Develop new skills
- Increase independence
- Work toward personal goals
This support goes beyond daily tasks. It’s about helping you:
- Grow your abilities
- Make informed decisions
- Participate confidently in life over time
Depending on your goals and funding, supports may include:
- Personal development
- Social engagement
- Routine management
- Transition support
- Employment preparation
Better hygiene and health outcomes
Improved self-confidence and self-image
Greater freedom to participate in community life
Lower risk of injury or hospitalisation
Reduced stress for family or informal carers
Increased ability to live independently
Core Goals of Capacity Building
At YLYC, our Capacity Building support focuses on helping you:
Gain confidence and self-awareness
Build daily living and home management skills
Plan for life transitions (like school, work, or housing changes)
Improve emotional well-being and mental health
Strengthen communication and social skills
Make informed, independent decisions
Connect with your community and support networks
Set, track, and achieve personal goals
Indigenous-Led Experience
Over 18 years of lived and professional experience guiding our care.
Culturally Safe Care
Specialising in respectful, person-centred support for Aboriginal and diverse communities.
Registered NDIS Provider
Trusted, compliant services tailored to your individual needs.
Local & Responsive
Strong community connections across NT and Victoria, delivering support where it’s needed most.
Types of Capacity Building Supports We Offer
Here’s how we help participants through our tailored services:
Life Stage Transition
Get support during significant life changes, such as leaving school, moving home, or starting work. We help you build routines, plans, and skills that make change easier.
Employment Support
Prepare for work with tailored assistance in job readiness, resume writing, interview skills, workplace behaviour, and maintaining employment.
Who Can Access This Support?
Capacity Building & Life Skills support is ideal for NDIS participants who:
- Want to live more independently
- Are transitioning from school, care, or family homes
- Haven’t yet developed key life skills or confidence
- Need help adjusting to change or new responsibilities
- Are preparing for employment, volunteering, or education
- Want to reduce reliance on carers or family
- Are managing psychosocial, intellectual, or cognitive challenges
- Live in remote, Aboriginal, or culturally diverse communities
Where Support Is Delivered
Every session is flexible and built around you. We can deliver support:
- In your home
- At school, work, or group centres
- In public places like shops, libraries, or parks
- Online or over the phone if needed
- In remote communities where services may be limited
A Trauma-Informed, Culturally Respectful Approach
At YLYC, we’re committed to delivering support that is culturally safe and trauma-informed. We specialise in working with:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) families
- Remote and regional participants
- Young people with complex needs
- Families navigating major changes or care responsibilities
We match participants with the right support workers and coaches based on:
- Cultural background
- Language
- Location
- Communication style
Better hygiene and health outcomes
Improved self-confidence and self-image
Greater freedom to participate in community life
Lower risk of injury or hospitalisation
Reduced stress for family or informal carers
Increased ability to live independently
What Can You Expect from Capacity Building Support?
With Capacity Building support from YLYC, you can expect to:
Learn essential life skills in a safe, supportive environment
Gain control over routines, finances, and household tasks
Build emotional strength and coping strategies
Make independent decisions with confidence
Connect with others and participate in community life
Feel prepared for housing, work, or education changes
Celebrate progress, big or small, along the way
Areas We Support
We proudly provide Capacity Building & Life Skills services across:
Northern Territory
Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine
Victoria – South-East
Cranbourne West, Warragul, Drouin, Mornington
We offer mobile, in-home, and community-based support, and we bring services to regional and remote areas.
Let’s Build a Plan That Works for You
You don’t have to figure everything out alone. Let’s work together to build daily skills, routines, and confidence that support a life of choice and control.
