Refer participants to daily living and life skills in Central Coast, NSW
Development of Daily Living and Life Skills covers training and support to build participant independence.
Refer to daily living and life skills
- 361 registered providers in Central Coast
- Category 15: Improved Daily Living Skills
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Central Coast, NSW and 78 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Airport West, VIC · Armadale, WA · Bairnsdale, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh, VIC · Boronia, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Bulla, VIC · Bunbury, WA · +66 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, SIL
CarePro is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered providers in Central Coast, New South Wales in our data. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Central Coast, NSW and 35 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Barrack Heights, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bulli, NSW · Bundeena, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Dapto, NSW · Eastwood, NSW · Figtree, NSW · Five Dock, NSW · +23 more · State-wide provider
- 50+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Cleaning, SIL, Personal care
Based in Central Coast, New South Wales, Phenomenal Home And Living is an NDIS registered provider. Cleaning and SIL are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Central Coast, NSW and 8 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Hobart, TAS · Kotara, NSW · Modbury, SA · Old Beach, TAS · Rankin Park, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Wallsend, NSW · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care, Respite care
Based in Central Coast, New South Wales, Destiny Community Services is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including transport assistance, Innovative Community Participation and community nursing. Cleaning and personal care are among their most-requested supports. They operate across multiple states.
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Central Coast, NSW and 14 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Canberra, ACT · Canberra Airport, ACT · Canowindra, NSW · Forbes, NSW · Gosford, NSW · Harris Park, NSW · Hornsby, NSW · Parramatta, NSW · TOONGABBIE, NSW · +2 more · State-wide provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, SIL
Based in Central Coast, New South Wales, Altido Consulting Services is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Personal care and cleaning are among their most-requested supports. Registered across 19 NDIS support categories, including transport assistance, household tasks and community participation.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
Excellent, energetic and over effective service.
Verified care seeker, Five Dock
Central Coast, NSW and 40 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Bundamba, QLD · Caboolture, QLD · Casula, NSW · Collingwood Park, QLD · Durack, QLD · East Brisbane, QLD · Forest Lake, QLD · Fortitude Valley, QLD · Gatton, QLD · +28 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care, Allied health
Maweja Super Care is an NDIS registered provider in Central Coast, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for cleaning and personal care. Registered across 13 NDIS support categories, including Specialised Supported Employment, community participation and daily personal care. They operate across multiple states.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Central Coast, NSW and 77 othersAlso servesACT Remainder - Kowen, ACT · ACT Remainder - Paddys River, ACT · Acton, ACT · Armadale, WA · Auburn, NSW · BELMORE, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Berala, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bowral, NSW · Burwood, NSW · +65 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Gardening
Based in Central Coast, New South Wales, Glow Health Care Australia is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. Registered across 27 NDIS support categories, including Personal Mobility Equipment, Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports and behaviour support. Cleaning and gardening are among their most-requested supports. They also offer psychology.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker, Social Worker
Central Coast, NSW and 102 othersAlso servesAbbey, WA · Abbotsbury, NSW · Abbotsford, VIC · Aberfeldie, VIC · Aberfoyle Park, SA · Aberglasslyn, NSW · Abermain, NSW · Alton Downs, QLD · Altona, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Armadale, VIC · +90 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Support coordination, SIL
Number 1 Care Provider is an NDIS registered provider in Central Coast, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for support coordination and SIL. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including shared living support, daily personal care and Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Central Coast, NSW and 22 othersAlso servesBankstown, NSW · Blackburn, VIC · Blackburn North, VIC · Blacktown, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · East Melbourne, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Gosford, NSW · Katoomba, NSW · Liverpool, NSW · Maitland, NSW · +10 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
Luce-ff Community Services works across 13 NDIS support categories in Central Coast, New South Wales. They support both NDIS and aged care funding. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
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Central Coast, NSW and 1 otherAlso servesThe Ponds, NSW · State-wide provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Allied health, Support coordination
Based in Central Coast, New South Wales, Australian National Care is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 12 NDIS support categories, including Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education, community participation and Innovative Community Participation. Allied health and support coordination are among their most-requested supports. They operate across New South Wales.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Central Coast, NSW and 89 othersAlso servesAbercrombie, NSW · Armidale, NSW · Ashcroft, NSW · Ashfield, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Austral, NSW · Austral Eden, NSW · Bagot Well, SA · Bagotville, NSW · Balgowlah, NSW · Ballina, NSW · Balmain, NSW · +77 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care
Brighter Harmony Support is an NDIS registered provider in Central Coast, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for cleaning and personal care. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Registered across 14 NDIS support categories, including group and centre activities, shared living support and Specialised Supported Employment.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
About Central Coast, NSW
Providers listed
361
How to check a provider's credentials
Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them before referring a participant. Here is what each listing shows and where to verify it.
NDIS registration
Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval
Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.
Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)ABN you can check
Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.
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 361 daily living and life skills providers in Central Coast by NDIS registration group. Registration status is drawn from the NDIS Provider Register, which you can check yourself.
Ranking factors include: NDIS registration status, profile completeness, a provider's track record of responding to families, and whether the listing is claimed. Listings rotate daily to give all providers fair visibility. Paying for a subscription does not affect ranking, and we do not accept payment for higher placement.
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 Central Coast
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 361 daily living and life skills providers in Central Coast, 10 are NDIS registered and 10 have claimed their listing on Carevo. Providers in this area cover 43 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.
With 361 providers in Central Coast, 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 Central Coast
The following NDIS price limits apply to daily living and life skills in Central Coast 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 Central Coast.
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 Central Coast and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader Central Coast NSW 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.
New South Wales NDIS Regulations and Compliance
All daily living and life skills providers in Central Coast 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 New South Wales.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between daily living support and daily living skills development?
Daily living support (Core Supports) is hands-on help doing tasks like showering or cooking. Daily living skills development (Capacity Building) is training to learn those tasks independently. The first maintains current functioning; the second builds new capabilities. Different funding buckets, different provider requirements, different reporting expectations.
Can I refer an NDIA-managed participant to an unregistered provider?
No. NDIA-managed participants can only use NDIS registered providers. If the participant is plan-managed or self-managed, they can use both registered and unregistered providers. Check the participant's plan management type before making a referral.
What should I do if there are no available providers in Central Coast?
Expand your search to nearby suburbs. Many providers in the Central Coast NSW region service multiple suburbs. You can also submit a referral through our form above, and we will search our full database of daily living and life skills providers in the area.
How do I check if a provider is NDIS registered?
Check the NDIS Provider Register at provider.ndis.gov.au. Search by provider name or ABN. The register shows current registration status, registration groups, and any conditions on registration. Providers listed on Carevo display their NDIS registration status on their profile.
What information should I include when making a referral?
Include the participant's name (with consent), their NDIS plan number, the relevant line items and budget available, the service frequency needed, any specific requirements (cultural, language, gender preference), and your contact details as the referring coordinator. The more detail you provide, the faster the provider can assess whether they can accept the referral.