Personal care and daily routines
Depending on your needs and plan, a support worker may help with tasks such as getting dressed, personal hygiene, moving around safely or preparing for the day. Some people need hands-on assistance, while others mainly need prompts, supervision or help to practise new skills.
A useful starting point is to think about which parts of the day feel difficult, what you already do independently and how you would like support to be delivered.
What domestic assistance means
Domestic assistance is practical help with everyday household activities connected to your disability-related support needs. It may include meal preparation, laundry, tidying and other agreed household tasks.
At TIFA, domestic assistance is part of in-home daily living support, rather than a separate standalone service.
Support should reflect your choices
A person-centred plan should take your routine, communication preferences, privacy, cultural needs and goals into account. You should be involved in decisions about what a worker helps with and how.
Supports that build skills and confidence can be just as important as completing a task on the day.
Questions worth asking
Before you start, ask what tasks are included, whether you will have regular workers and how changes to your routine are handled. Confirm pricing and service agreement details before support begins.
- Which everyday tasks do I want support with?
- What days and times would work for me?
- How will my preferences and privacy be respected?
- Which parts of my plan may fund these supports?
Verified reference points
Official NDIS resources
This article is general information. NDIS rules, pricing and individual funding arrangements can change. Refer to these official sources for current guidance.
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