What supports at home can I use my NDIS funds for?

What supports at home can I use my NDIS funds for?

Your plan may include funding to assist you in your home - whether this be to fund a support worker that will help you build your capacity to complete tasks to live independently at home, or someone who can complete the tasks for you if your disability means your are unable to do so yourself.

What types of 'at home' supports might my plan include?
  1. Support Worker or carer to assist in skill development - self-care, grooming, cleaning, general household tasks
  2. House cleaning
  3. Gardener
  4. Nurse (for disability-related health supports)
  5. Respite - for carers (up to 28 days) - must be specifically listed in your plan
  6. Parent & Carer training

Note: you cannot pay informal supports such as family & friends (informal supports) to provide these supports

For more information about personal care supports CLICK HERE
For more information about home and living supports CLICK HERE


How is it funded in my plan?
If you have been funded for these supports in your plan, it may be under the following categories:
  1. CORE SUPPORT - Assistance with Daily Life (Category 1)
  2. CAPACITY BUILDING - Improved Daily Living (Category 15)


How much do these supports cost?
To find the NDIS rate for these supports - search our easy NDIS price guide by clicking the button below:

I do not have funding for this support?
If your plan has not included funding for these supports, and you feel this is reasonable & necessary for your disability needs, you will need to get in touch with your NDIA planner or LAC directly, or call NDIA on 1800 800 110 to discuss a plan review or your options for funding.



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