Independent Living for People with Intellectual Disability
Ready to achieve your independence?
Practical skills support for people with intellectual disability.
Join our Independent Living Skills program
- Build your confidence
- Achieve your goals
- Build a healthy mindset
- Learn at your own pace
- Develop the skills you need to live the life you want.
Jumpstart your independence journey with our unique program. Interview skills, online safety, work/life balance… we’ll support you with every aspect of everyday life.
Weekly lessons
- A new topic each month with weekly videos and tasks to help you learn and reflect. Learn at your own pace and suit your own schedule.
Resource Library
- Step-by-step workbook, info guides and cheat sheets with every resource in easy-read English.
Flexible payment options
- Self-fund your program or get support from your NDIS package.
Supportive community
- The online community is a 24-hour platform for sharing your progress, Q&A forum, support + connection.
The key to unlocking your independence
Becoming independent doesn’t happen overnight. The key is growing strong skills
Supercharge your skills
Take your independence to the next level. With practical support in every area, you can grow in confidence and capability – building the life you want with the support you need.
No matter where you are in your life or career, you can always learn more. Whether it’s skills for employment or everyday life, everyone has room to grow.
Online learning that works for you
Accessing Australia’s 1st learning platform designed for people with intellectual disability or cognitive impairment. Learning online lets you work at your own pace, in line with your schedule, in the comfort of your own home. You’ll boost your technical skills and team up with other like-minded people in the online community.Your achievements are recognised along the way, helping you stay motivated, energised and ready to learn.
Take control of your learning
Get tools and resources to take charge of your daily life. In total control of your weekly supports, you can focus on short or long-term goals. Discover a real sense of achievement as you tap into your strengths and strive for success. By becoming an independent learner, you’ll feel empowered to make your own decisions. You’ll learn how to brainstorm ideas, solve problems, and confidently make decisions that are right for you.
Connect in community
It’s easier to do things with the right people by your side. When you join our site, you join our family. Find meaningful connections in our online groups, sharing tips and information for your shared goals. With a welcoming culture and inclusive resources, you’ll feel supported, encouraged and inspired. You’ll find like-minded people on the same journey to independence as you.
Together you’ll find your way.
INTRODUCING:
Live life on your own terms…
Me Plus More’s Independent Living Skills program is practical skills support for people with intellectual disability.
This streamable program will build your confidence in:
- Technology
- Budgets
- Home life
- Hygiene
- Support services
- Goal-setting
- Relationships
- Careers
- And more…
I like Me Plus More as it has allowed me to learn a lot more about social media. It was a bit hard for me to understand at first but the more I completed the videos and my workbook the better I understood. I would like to learn more about TikTok and YouTube and how you can get more views.”
Shai de Vletter-Sont
I have worked with Tara in the past and she’s an amazing trainer. The explanations in the videos and workbooks makes it easy for someone at my level to understand. During the second Covid lockdown my wife joined in on some sessions and she absolutely loved it too.
Greg Seligman
My Son Greg has been working in supported employment for 7 years. This year they have started using Me Plus More for workplace training, and it is wonderful. Greg now has the opportunity to learn lots of skills online, and the content is made for his level of understanding. Me Plus More is such a great tool for my Son and also for his support workers.
Paula Seligman
Your Independent Living Skills Curriculum
The first 12 topics to jumpstart your journey towards independence
Each month you will be given a new topic to learn how to become ready for greater independence. Me Plus More’s award-winning M+M Framework for Learning will prepare you for the journey towards independent living and your greater enjoyment of such a life.
Each session mixes fun learning with easy-to-read workbooks and resources; all developed to give you a clear path to success in your new or existing lifestyle.
Just click on the topic below to see more…
Topic 1
Digital Accessibility
Topic 1
Digital Accessibility
- Keeping Safe on the Internet
- Building your Online Profile
- Handy tips for Facebook
- Handy tips for Instagram
RESOURCES
- Digital Accessibility workbook
- Facebook manual
- Instagram manual
Topic 2
Keeping a Schedule
Topic 2
Keeping a Schedule
- Building your Schedule.
- How to book an Appointment or Social Event.
- How to cancel an Appointment or Social Event.
- How to reschedule an Appointment or Social Event.
RESOURCES
- Keeping a Schedule workbook
- Role Play scripts
- Weekly Schedule
- Schedule stickers*
Topic 3
Choosing your Supports
Topic 3
Choosing your Supports
- The importance of choosing your supports
- How to choose your supports
- How to choose your support worker
- How to change or cancel your supports
RESOURCES
- Choosing your Supports workbook
- Role Play scripts
Topic 4
Good Hygiene Practices
Topic 4
Good Hygiene Practices
- The Importance of Having Good Hygiene
- What Good Hygiene really means for you.
- Handy Tips on Keeping a Hygiene Routine
- Female and Male Hygiene
RESOURCES
- Good Hygiene Practices workbook
- Female Hygiene workbook
- Male Hygiene workbook
- Hygiene stickers*
Topic 5
Get Connected
Topic 5
Get Connected
- Tips on Texting
- Texting photos and videos
- Video calling
- Zoom
RESOURCES
- Get Connected workbook
Topic 6
Know Your Rights
Topic 6
Know Your Rights
- What are Human Rights?
- What are Your Rights?
- The Anti-Discrimination Acts
- Your Rights at Work
RESOURCES
- Rights workbook
- Role Play scripts
Topic 7
Setting Goals
Topic 7
Setting Goals
- What is a goal?
- How to set Meaningful Goals
- SMART goals
RESOURCES
- Setting Goals workbook
- SMART goal planner
- Goal stickers*
Topic 8
Pet Care
Topic 8
Pet Care
- Why People Choose to have Pets
- What to think about before getting a Pet
- Handy Tips on looking after a Pet
- What skills we need to look after a Pet
RESOURCES
- Pets workbook
- Pets stickers*
Topic 9
Keep your Home Clean
Topic 9
Keep your Home Clean
- Why Keeping your Home Clean is Important?
- Handy Tips on when to Clean
- How to Choose your Cleaning Products
- Handy Tips on how to Clean
RESOURCES
- Keeping your Home Clean workbook
- Keeping your Home Clean stickers*
Topic 10
Be the boss of your body
Topic 10
Be the boss of your body
- Consent
- Boundaries
- Sexual Harassment awareness
RESOURCES
- Be the Boss of your Body workbook
Topic 11
Work out your Washing
Topic 11
Work out your Washing
- Why we wash our Clothes
- Things to think about when Washing our Clothes
- Laundry Symbols
- Choosing our Laundry products
RESOURCES
- Laundry workbook
Topic 12
Build Appointment Confidence
Topic 12
Build Appointment Confidence
- Preparing for an appointment
- At an appointment
- Knowing your medical team
- Medications
RESOURCES
- Appointment Confidence Workbook
I like Me Plus More as it has allowed me to learn a lot more about social media. It was a bit hard for me to understand at first but the more I completed the videos and my workbook the better I understood. I would like to learn more about TikTok and YouTube and how you can get more views.”
Shai de Vletter-Sont
I have worked with Tara in the past and she’s an amazing trainer. The explanations in the videos and workbooks makes it easy for someone at my level to understand. During the second Covid lockdown my wife joined in on some sessions and she absolutely loved it too.
Greg Seligman
My Son Greg has been working in supported employment for 7 years. This year they have started using Me Plus More for workplace training, and it is wonderful. Greg now has the opportunity to learn lots of skills online, and the content is made for his level of understanding. Me Plus More is such a great tool for my Son and also for his support workers.
Paula Seligman
The M+M Framework has been created for you to ensure a successful and rewarding journey through our streams of learning.
There are skills you can learn to will help you live your life, your way.
Experience the satisfaction of applying your learning in-home, out-and-about, or wherever your independence takes you.
5 simple steps to scale your skills
Step 1: Believe
- You can do this!
Believing in yourself can help you reach your goals, grow new skills and become the person you want to be.
Step 2: Centre
- Focus on your goals.
With time, effort, and the right attitude, you can find everything you need to achieve your dreams.
Step 3: Stretch
- Get ready to grow.
Growth may not be easy – but it’s always worth it. Put the effort in and impress yourself as you learn, improve, and evolve.
Step 4: Apply
- Live your lessons.
Take your ideas and put them into action. With courage and care, apply your new tools to everyday life.
Step 5: Achieve
- Live your life, your way.
See your hard work come to life, and your dreams become reality. Start a new chapter in the life you always wanted.
Now, we want to help you master and integrate this framework into your everyday life.
All you need to do is commit to learning and implementing the material you will find in our “learn at your own pace” topics.
Sign up for success with Me Plus More
- Your coach 15+ years in the sector made Tara aware of the lack of online professional development for people with intellectual disability. She founded Me Plus More to address this gap.
- Weekly lessons Each lesson comes with videos, workbooks and practical tasks to help you learn and reflect as you build your independent living skills.
- How-to videos No one likes to read every lesson on a screen. Make learning stick by watching engaging videos outlining the lessons in detail.
- Resources Every resource is written in Easy-read English. Get workbooks, info guides and helpful cheat sheets.
- Guest experts To help you stay engaged, we keep it fresh with guest presenters. Hear from experts who bring their skills and experience to the table.
- Weekly worksheets New worksheets weekly with checklists, Q&A’s and quizzes. These keep it fun and engaging and help you remember and apply what you’ve learnt.
- Self-paced learning Work to your schedule at your own pace. Complete lessons weekly or take your time to absorb what you’ve learnt. You are in control.
- Gamified learning Have fun while you learn. Our lessons have gamified aspects that keep learning fresh and fun. Enjoy some healthy competition and engage with your learning community.
- Peer support Everyone succeeds when we support each other. Access an online community where we support each other and celebrate our achievements.
Testimonials
I like Me Plus More as it has allowed me to learn a lot more about social media. It was a bit hard for me to understand at first but the more I completed the videos and my workbook the better I understood. I would like to learn more about TikTok and YouTube and how you can get more views.
Shai de Vletter-Sont
(Member)
I have worked with Tara in the past and she’s an amazing trainer. The explanations in the videos and workbooks makes it easy for someone at my level to understand. During the second Covid lockdown my wife joined in on some sessions and she absolutely loved it too.
Greg Seligman
(Member)
My Son Greg has been working in supported employment for 7 years. This year they have started using Me Plus More for workplace training, and it is wonderful. Greg now has the opportunity to learn lots of skills online, and the content is made for his level of understanding. Me Plus More is such a great tool for my Son and also for his support workers.
Paula Seligman
(Member’s Parent)
Me Plus More is really good because you can do it at your own pace and when you feel like it. I find it easy to use and I can login by myself. I like the topic about Choosing your Supports, I find it very helpful.
Michael Karseboom
(Member)
Me plus More is an amazing service that designed for people with disabilities to use with their support workers. It provides meaningful activities for each week and its very easy to follow. We introduced Me Plus More at our supported employment program and all participants really enjoyed the lessons”
Elena Tsetlin, Print 35
(Service Manager)
I like Me Plus More because it is fun and I learn things. I think it really helps people with disability to learn skills”
Antonia Pirovic
(Member)
Meet Your Coach
Hi, I’m Tara
The founder of Me Plus More, mum of 3 young boys and 2 fish. Plus, I have enough plants to fill a small forest! I also have a bachelor’s degree in applied science and a master’s degree in international public health.
I have worked in a range of disability services in various roles over the past 15 years. As the years went by, I noticed there is a lack of easily accessible online services for people wishing to learn independent living skills. There was also an unfortunate lack of tools and training provided to staff in paid support roles. These gaps were my inspiration for creating Me Plus More.
Me Plus More is built on the foundation that everyone has the right to work towards their independence and have access to the appropriate tools to do so.
Is Me Plus More for me?
Live the life you will love living…
For everyone living with intellectual disability
Whether you’re already living independently or are hoping to, you’ll get the practical life skills to get you where you need.
Flexible payment options
Self-fund your program or get support from your NDIS package.
Learn your way
Learn independently or with support.
Self paced learning
24-hour access to the learning platform where you can learn at your own pace to suit your own schedule where you are in control.
Get ready to live independently
The only online learning resource designed specifically for those with intellectual disability or cognitive impairment.
ENROL NOW TO GET
- Access to the Independent Living Skills Stream of Learning.
- A complete and integrated course of 48 highly engaging training videos, drip fed over 12 months.
- Follow Me Plus More’s unique Framework for Learning.
- Resource library of easy to read workbooks and other resources to accompany each monthly topic.
- Special topics written and produced by guest coaches, experts in their field all proudly supporting Me Plus More and the M+M Framework for Learning.
Choose from the membership options below:
5-Day Free Trial
You can upgrade anytime before the trial expires- Receive 5 days unlimited access
- Access workbook and cheat sheets online
- Downloadable workbook and cheat sheets
Silver Membership
Receive 1 month free with annual membership- Receive unlimited access of up to 12 topics per year
- Learn from a new lesson every week
- Access to the online community
- Downloadable workbook and cheat Sheets
- Receive completion certificates
- Enjoy 7 days free access after which you can cancel at any time
Gold Membership
Receive 1 month free with annual membership- All the benefits of the Silver Membership
- PLUS
- Monthly workbooks and cheat sheets delivered to your door
Service Providers
Bespoke packages for approved service providers- If you are a Service Provider and would like to find out more about our bespoke packages please book an online call.