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Help at home and daily living

Everyday help, in your own home or a shared home

We help with everyday tasks, so you can live as independently as possible. Support can happen in your own home or in a shared home, and it is always planned around your own goals.

A man in a wheelchair chops tomatoes in his kitchen while a support worker cooks pasta beside him.

What is included

  • Personal careHelp with showering, grooming, dressing, moving around, routines and medicines.
  • Household jobsCleaning, laundry and other jobs around the house.
  • Cooking and home skillsHands-on practice with cooking, making meals and cleaning, so you can do more yourself.
  • Shared livingDaily support in a home you share, planned around each person’s goals. This is also called Supported Independent Living (SIL).
  • Support day and nightOvernight or active support and supervision, whenever you need it.
  • Good companyShare a home with housemates you get along with.
  • Finding a homeWe can help you find suitable accommodation that suits your needs. This does not include help with rental applications.

The official NDIS names for these supports

Your NDIS plan may use these names. Here's what each one means.

Daily Tasks/Shared Living
Help with daily life in a shared home or your own home. This is also called Supported Independent Living (SIL).
Assist-Personal Activities
Help with personal care, like showering, dressing and grooming.
Household Tasks
Help with cleaning, laundry, meals and other chores.
Accommodation/Tenancy
Help to find suitable accommodation that suits your needs. This does not include help with rental applications.