Development of Daily Living and Life Skills

This support item provides individual life skills development and training including public transport training and support, developing skills for community, social and recreational participation. It also provides training for participants in groups to increase their independence in daily personal activities.



Improved Learning - Transition through School and to Further Education

Major transitions can be overwhelming. COSY Coordination supports Geelong participants through:

• School to work transition
• Transition to adulthood
• Independent living preparation
• Moving out of home
• Supported accommodation planning
• Post-school options and community engagement

We break down complex goals into achievable, practical steps.

Increased Social and Community Participation – Geelong NDIS

The supports in this support category allow participants to take part in skills-based learning to develop independence in accessing the community.

Connection builds confidence;

Our NDIS Skill Development team in Geelong supports participants to:

• Improve social communication
• Build friendships
• Strengthen emotional regulation
• Increase self-advocacy
• Develop confidence in community settings

Peer mentoring provides safe, structured environments for practising real-world skills.

Finding and keeping a job | Employment Assistance including youth aged 15 to 25

This support enables our participants to successfully obtain or retain employment.

This may include supports to:

- supplement work experience available through the school system

- obtain part time work whilst finishing secondary education

- transition from school into further education or training

- explore what work means(discovery)

- build essential foundation skills for work

- manage complex barriers to obtaining and sustaining employment

- implement specialised job customisation/job carving

- obtain alternative employment following onset or exacerbation of disability

- assist a person to change jobs

- develop a career plan

- obtain employment on completion of a qualification

- transition from a supported employment service (previously known as an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE)) to open employment

- successfully engage with a Disability Employment Service (DES) provider or other employment service to secure employment and arrange ongoing support on the job if necessary.

Supports in Employment (Core)

These supports can be used in a range of employment settings including: private, government or not for profit organisations; a social enterprise or similar environment; self-employment or a micro-business; or a family run business

Other Supports

Assistance With Decision Making Daily Planning and Budgeting

• Support to assist a person to develop and maintain daily budget, including assisting in planning purchases.

Skill Development And Training including Public Transport Training

• Individual training provided in the home or in the community for general life skills to increase independence.
  

Why Choose COSY Coordination in Geelong?

• Local NDIS knowledge
• Experienced Skill Development team
• Strong Geelong community connections
• Participant-focused and trauma-informed practice
• Clear communication with families and providers
• Commitment to safeguarding and NDIS compliance

We understand the Geelong service landscape and help families navigate it confidently.

Who Can Access Skill Development Supports?

NDIS participants in Geelong who:

• Want to increase independence
• Are preparing for life transitions
• Need structured mentoring
• Require real-world skill implementation
• Have employment goals
• Want to become more independent

Supports are delivered in line with:

• NDIS Practice Standards
• NDIS Code of Conduct
• Participant choice and control

NDIS Skill Development Services – Geelong & Surrounding Areas

We proudly support participants across:

Geelong, Armstrong Creek, Highton, Belmont, Grovedale, Waurn Ponds, Lara, Corio, Newtown, Ocean Grove, Torquay, and surrounds.

If you’re unsure whether we service your suburb, contact us today.