Assistance with Daily Living
Assistance with Daily Life is a core support category under the NDIS designed to make everyday living easier and more manageable for people with disabilities. This type of support focuses on helping with personal and household tasks that may be difficult to complete alone, ensuring participants can maintain independence and dignity in daily routines. Daily life support can take many forms depending on individual needs. It may include help with getting ready in the morning, preparing meals, or keeping the home clean and safe. It may also involve supervision or assistance with personal care, mobility, or community access. The purpose of this support is not to take away independence, but to provide the right level of help so that everyday tasks are less of a challenge.
Professional and trained support workers deliver Assistance with Daily Life. They approach their work with respect and compassion, ensuring participants feel valued and supported. This type of care goes beyond simply completing task. It is about building confidence, enabling participation in daily life, and creating opportunities for individuals to focus on their goals, hobbies, and community involvement. With the right level of assistance, participants often experience greater self-reliance and improved quality of life.
The inclusion of Assistance with Daily Life funding in an NDIS plan depends on whether it is considered a reasonable and necessary support. This decision is made based on the participant’s needs, goals, and living situation. Preparing well for an NDIS planning meeting can make a significant difference in ensuring the right supports are included. Assistance with Daily Life is ultimately about making day-to-day living more manageable, reducing barriers, and supporting greater independence for people with disabilities.
One of the advantages of the NDIS Core Supports budget, which includes Assistance with Daily Life, is that the funding is generally flexible. This means that money can often be moved around between different Core Supports categories, such as daily activities, transport, consumables, or community participation, depending on what you need most at a given time. For example, if you require more support with personal care or household tasks, you may be able to use a portion of your budget that was originally allocated to another Core category. This flexibility ensures that your funding truly works for you, adapting to your changing needs and giving you greater choice and control over how you live your everyday life.
At West Moreton Care, we recognise that no two participants are the same. That’s why we offer flexible and tailored core support plans, designed to grow with you as your needs change. Reach out to us today if you want to access professional and reliable assistance with your everyday life!