Independent
Living Skills
We have a full range of services providing skills with a focus on independent living. If you can’t see what you are looking for, please reach out as we may be able to tailor something for you.
Each program is designed to foster independence, build confidence, and enhance life skills, ensuring participants thrive in their daily lives.
Enquires: flowtndis@gmail.com
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Overview:
Learn to plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals. From basic to advanced cooking techniques and grocery shopping, participants will develop the skills to make independent and nutritious choices.Key Skills:
Meal planning, cooking, budgeting, kitchen safety, healthy eating, cutlery use.
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Empower participants with knowledge and routines for personal hygiene and grooming. This program emphasises self-care, confidence-building, and overall well-being.
Key Skills:
Daily hygiene routines, skincare, hair care, dressing, and grooming.
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Master the skills needed to maintain a tidy, safe, and functional living space. Learn the essentials of house cleaning.
Key Skills:
Weekly schedules, cleaning techniques, vacuuming, organising, safety precautions, product selection, laundry rules (blacks, whites, towels, delicates).
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Develop practical financial skills to manage daily expenses, create budgets and understand the importance of saving. This program is designed to build financial independence.
Key Skills:
Budgeting, saving, bill management, responsible spending.
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Gain the confidence to navigate public transport systems and explore your community. Learn how to read timetables, plan routes, and practice safe travel.
Key Skills:
Myki, route planning, ticketing, time management, safety in public spaces, how to get on and off public transport.
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This program focuses on social interaction, forming meaningful connections, and participating in community activities.
Key Skills:
Conflict resolution, active listening, teamwork.
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Improve executive functioning, learn how to create and follow a structured daily routine, manage time effectively and set personal goals. This program helps participants maintain a balanced and productive lifestyle.
Key Skills:
Scheduling, task prioritisation, goal setting, routine management, set reminders, learn how to tell the time (digital & analogue).
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Learn to grow your own food and embrace sustainable living practices. This hands-on program teaches gardening basics that contribute to a greener lifestyle.
Key Skills:
Gardening, composting, recycling, how to use and maintain garden tools.
Tim Sedgwick - AKA Chef Timbo