Refer participants to daily living and life skills in Brisbane City, QLD
Development of Daily Living and Life Skills covers training and support to build participant independence.
Refer to daily living and life skills
- 29 registered providers in Brisbane City
- Category 15: Improved Daily Living Skills
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Maweja Super Care Pty Ltd
Brisbane City, QLD and 38 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Bundamba, QLD · Caboolture, QLD · Casula, NSW · Collingwood Park, QLD · Durack, QLD · East Brisbane, QLD · Forest Lake, QLD · Fortitude Valley, QLD · Gatton, QLD · Goodna, QLD · Hamilton, QLD · +26 more · National provider
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport
Maweja Super Care Pty Ltd is a leading registered NDIS provider committed to delivering exceptional disability support services throughout Brisbane City, QLD. Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities in urban environments, the provider focuses on fostering independence, community participation, and overall well-being for all clients within Brisbane City.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Brightest Care
Brisbane City, QLD and 65 othersAlso servesAltona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Beveridge, VIC · Brighton, VIC · Brighton East, VIC · Clayton, VIC · Clyde, VIC · Clyde North, VIC · Cowes, VIC · Craigieburn, VIC · Cranbourne North, VIC · Dandenong, VIC · +53 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Equipment hire
Their approach is person-centred, ensuring that all support is tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each participant.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Huge Care Pty Ltd
Brisbane City, QLD and 186 othersAlso servesAbbotsford, QLD · Alderley, QLD · Alexandra Hills, QLD · Amberley, QLD · Arundel, QLD · Ashgrove, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Augustine Heights, QLD · Bahrs Scrub, QLD · Bardon, QLD · Barellan Point, QLD · Basin Pocket, QLD · +174 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in Support coordination · Personal care · Transport
Huge Care Pty Ltd is a leading registered NDIS provider dedicated to offering comprehensive disability support services within Brisbane City, QLD. Understanding the unique needs of individuals with disabilities in a vibrant urban setting, the provider delivers person-centred care designed to empower participants and enhance their quality of life.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
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Connect Coordination QLD
Brisbane City, QLD and 6 othersAlso servesIpswich, QLD · Maroochydore, QLD · North Lakes, QLD · Surfers Paradise, QLD · The Gap, QLD · Townsville City, QLD · National provider
Specialises in Personal care · Supported independent living · Social support
42 Dillon Rd, The Gap is a dedicated NDIS provider committed to delivering exceptional disability support services across Brisbane City and its surrounding communities. As a registered NDIS provider, they focus on empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal goals and enhance their quality of life within the vibrant Brisbane City region.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Welfare Worker
Diversey Care
Brisbane City, QLD and 10 othersAlso servesEight Mile Plains, QLD · Glen Waverley, VIC · Ipswich, QLD · Melbourne, VIC · Mornington, VIC · Redland Bay, QLD · Seymour, VIC · Shepparton, VIC · Traralgon, VIC · Woodridge, QLD · National provider
Specialises in Therapy · Disability employment
Diversey Care proudly extends its comprehensive NDIS support services to the vibrant community of Brisbane City, QLD. They understand the unique needs of the Brisbane City community and tailor their services to ensure participants receive the highest quality of care and support.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Bon Voyage Respite Services Pty Ltd
Brisbane City, QLD and 5 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Bendigo, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Perth, WA · Salisbury, SA · National provider
Specialises in Equipment hire · SIL · SIL
Understanding the unique needs of the community, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance independence, foster social inclusion, and improve overall quality of life for NDIS participants.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Diverse With Dignity Pty Ltd
Brisbane City, QLD and 16 othersAlso servesAcacia Ridge, QLD · Alderley, QLD · Beaudesert, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Coopers Plains, QLD · Forest Lake, QLD · Helensvale, QLD · Inala, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Logan Central, QLD · Moorooka, QLD · Ripley, QLD · +4 more · State-wide provider
Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Social support
Diverse With Dignity Pty Ltd is a leading NDIS provider dedicated to offering comprehensive disability support services across Brisbane City. Understanding the unique needs of participants, the provider focuses on empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives with dignity and independence. As a registered NDIS provider, Diverse With Dignity Pty Ltd is committed to delivering high-quality care tailored to each client's goals.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
They are committed to delivering person-centred disability support across Brisbane City and its surrounding areas, ensuring participants receive the highest quality care.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Hope Heaven Care Australia
Brisbane City, QLD and 38 othersAlso servesAlbany Creek, QLD · Aspley, QLD · Bald Hills, QLD · Banyo, QLD · Bracken Ridge, QLD · Bray Park, QLD · Brighton, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Caboolture, QLD · Carseldine, QLD · Chermside, QLD · Chermside West, QLD · +26 more · Hyperlocal provider
Specialises in Therapy · Support workers · Personal care
Recognising the unique needs of individuals in this vibrant urban centre, the provider focuses on fostering independence and enhancing the quality of life for all participants. With a deep understanding of the local community, Hope Heaven Care Australia offers a range of NDIS funded supports designed to empower individuals living in Brisbane City.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
Human Core Services
Brisbane City, QLD and 14 othersAlso servesBeenleigh, QLD · Chermside, QLD · East Brisbane, QLD · Greenbank, QLD · Inala, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Jimboomba, QLD · Marsden, QLD · Redbank Plains, QLD · South Brisbane, QLD · Springfield, QLD · Springwood, NSW · +2 more · National provider
Specialises in SIL shared living · Domestic assistance · Allied health
Human Core Services is a leading NDIS registered provider dedicated to delivering exceptional disability support to residents of Brisbane City, QLD. Understanding the unique needs of the local community, the provider offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance independence and improve quality of life for NDIS participants.
How we verified this provider
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address confirmed
About Brisbane City, QLD
Population
9,460
Median household income
$36,816 p.a.
Local government area
Brisbane (City)
Providers listed
29
Brisbane City sits within the Brisbane (City) local government area in QLD. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.
How providers are verified
When you refer a participant through Carevo, you are referring to a provider cross-checked against the official Australian registers. Here is what is verified before a provider appears in the directory.
NDIS register cross-check
Every NDIS-registered provider listed is verified against the NDIS Commission register. Registration numbers and approved support groups are pulled from the official register, not self-declared.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval status
Aged care approved status reflects the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care approved provider list, including service types and category groups.
Source: Department of Health and Aged CareABN verification
Every listing includes an Australian Business Number. Providers without a valid, active ABN do not appear in our directory.
Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you or a participant has a concern, the NDIS Commission handles complaints about NDIS providers and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission handles aged care complaints. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionHow we select and rank these providers
Providers on this page are filtered from our database of 29 daily living and life skills providers in Brisbane City by NDIS registration group. We verify registration status against the NDIS Provider Register.
Ranking factors include: NDIS registration status, profile completeness, engagement with the platform (claimed listings rank higher), and subscription tier. Listings rotate daily to give all providers fair visibility. We do not accept payment for higher rankings.
Provider data is sourced from the NDIS Provider Register and updated regularly. If you notice incorrect information, contact us and we will investigate.
About Daily Living and Life Skills in Brisbane City
Development of Daily Living and Life Skills covers training and support to build participant independence. This includes cooking skills, budgeting, public transport training, personal hygiene routines, household management, and community navigation. Funded under Capacity Building, the goal is to reduce long-term support needs by building the participant's own capabilities.
Of the 29 daily living and life skills providers in Brisbane City, 10 are NDIS registered and 10 have verified their listing on Carevo. Providers in this area cover 19 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.
With 29 providers in Brisbane City, you have a reasonable range of options when matching participants. Compare registration status, service descriptions, and proximity before making a referral.
Daily Living and Life Skills Pricing in Brisbane City
The following NDIS price limits apply to daily living and life skills in Brisbane City under the 2025-26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements. These are maximum rates. Providers may charge less, and plan-managed or self-managed participants can negotiate different rates with unregistered providers.
| Line Item | Description | Price Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 15_037_0117_1_3 | Skill Development And Training including Public Transport Training | $70.23 per hour |
| 15_038_0117_1_3 | Training For Carers/Parents | $80.06 per hour |
Standard metropolitan rates. Remote and very remote loadings apply in eligible areas. Evening, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday rates are higher.
What Daily Living and Life Skills Covers
The Daily Living and Life Skills registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.
Independent Living Skills
Training in cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting, shopping, and other household management skills. The goal is building independence, not doing tasks for the participant.
Travel Training
Structured training to use public transport independently. Usually involves a graduated program from accompanied travel to monitored travel to fully independent travel.
Personal Development
Building self-advocacy skills, decision-making, problem-solving, and self-management. Particularly important for participants transitioning to more independent living.
Technology Skills
Learning to use smartphones, computers, assistive technology apps, online banking, and other digital tools that support independent living.
Common Referral Scenarios
Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for daily living and life skills in Brisbane City.
A young participant is preparing to move out of the family home. Refer to a provider that offers a structured independent living skills program covering all aspects of household management, not just one or two skills.
A participant wants to use public transport to get to their day program independently. Refer to a provider with a specific travel training program that includes risk assessment, graduated training steps, and a clear endpoint.
A participant has difficulty managing their finances and regularly runs out of money before the end of the fortnight. Refer to a provider who can teach budgeting skills and set up practical systems (apps, visual budgets) the participant can maintain independently.
What to Expect After Referral
Capacity Building providers should set specific, measurable goals with clear timelines. Expect an initial assessment of current skill levels, a structured training plan, regular progress measurement, and a defined endpoint. This is not open-ended support. The NDIA expects to see skill improvement over time, so ensure the provider documents baseline and progress data you can use in plan reviews.
Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs that a daily living and life skills provider may not be delivering quality services.
Provider doing tasks for the participant instead of teaching them
No baseline assessment or measurable goals
No evidence of skill progression over time
Open-ended engagement with no planned reduction in support
Provider unable to articulate their training methodology
No written progress reports suitable for plan reviews
How Daily Living and Life Skills Works with Other Supports
Daily Living Skills development works with Daily Personal Activities (gradually replacing hands-on support with training), Community Participation (applying life skills in real-world settings), and Employment (building job-readiness skills). When a participant is receiving both personal care and skills training, ensure different workers are not undermining each other by doing tasks the other is teaching.
How to Refer a Participant for Daily Living and Life Skills
Step 1
Check plan funding in Category 15
Step 2
Verify provider registration status
Step 3
Contact provider or submit referral
Step 4
Set up service agreement with line items
Step 5
Monitor delivery and document outcomes
Referral Tips for Daily Living and Life Skills
Life skills development should have clear, measurable goals tied to the participant's NDIS plan. When referring, ensure the provider documents baseline skills, sets time-bound targets, and provides progress evidence you can use in plan review reports. This is Capacity Building funding, so the NDIA expects to see capability improvement over time.
What to Check Before Making a Referral
Registration Status
Verify the provider holds the correct NDIS registration group for daily living and life skills. Check the NDIS provider register if uncertain.
Service Area
Confirm the provider services Brisbane City and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader Brisbane South & Logan region.
Availability and Waitlists
Ask about current waitlist times. For urgent referrals, check multiple providers simultaneously to find the fastest availability.
Cultural and Language Needs
Match the participant's cultural background and language preferences where possible. Ask providers about staff diversity and interpreter availability.
Cancellation Policy
Review the provider's short notice cancellation terms. Under the NDIS Price Guide, providers can charge up to 100% for cancellations within 2 business days.
Reporting and Communication
Agree on how the provider will report progress to you. Regular updates make your own progress reports and plan review preparation much easier.
Queensland NDIS Regulations and Compliance
All daily living and life skills providers in Brisbane City must comply with the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission oversees provider registration, complaints, and compliance enforcement in Queensland.
As a support coordinator, you have a responsibility to refer participants to providers that meet quality and safety standards. If you observe or suspect non-compliance, report it to the NDIS Commission. Participants can also make complaints directly.