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Build skills. Grow confidence. Create more choice in everyday life.

One-to-one, practical support for adults 18 and over on the Sunshine Coast — building everyday skills, confidence and independence at a pace that suits you.

You'll work directly with Deb or Ian — no rotating roster.

Ian slicing zucchini on a wooden board while Deb lifts kale into a large bowl, a bench of vegetables and herbs between them.

For self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. We are an unregistered provider, so we're not able to take NDIA-managed funding.

  • Plain language
  • Practical routines
  • Supportive pace
  • Everyday confidence

How it works

A simple path forward.

  1. Say hello

  2. Get to know you

  3. Plan together

  4. Build skills in real life

  5. Grow confidence

Deb and Ian together against a dark backdrop, forearms resting on a table, both looking towards the camera.

Meet Deb & Ian

The people you would be working with.

We're Deb and Ian. Our shared work supporting people began in 1980, with experience across wellbeing, community and practical everyday settings. Sunshine Life Skills is the two of us, working with you directly — no roster, no handover.

More about Deb and Ian →

Trust & clarity

What you can expect.

  • We explain things in plain language, and check that it made sense.

  • You choose what we work on, and how fast we go.

  • Your information stays private.

We support adults in Maroochydore, Cotton Tree and surrounding Sunshine Coast suburbs. Meeting locations and travel arrangements are flexible and agreed individually. Not sure whether we cover your suburb? Get in touch and we'll talk it through.

Start a conversation

Tell us what you would like to work on.

No pressure and no commitment — a first conversation is just a chance to talk it through.

We usually reply within 2–3 business days.

Phone
0402 130 552 — Call or Text
Deb and Ian walking and talking along a tree-lined footpath past timber houses with picket fences.