To assist you to remain living in your own home, the NDIS may provide funding for you to receive assistance to complete household tasks.
These tasks must be reasonable and necessary, and your disability must directly impede your ability to complete them on your own.
For example, if you are unable to mow your lawn because you are in a wheelchair, then the NDIS may provide you funds to hire a gardener.
However, if you share a house and can’t clean your room, a cleaner can only be funded to clean your own room, as the rest of the house could be cleaned by the other occupants in the house.
The below diagram may assist you to understand if you are eligible for supports such as a gardener, cleaner or handyman:
Our experienced support workers are here and able to assist you with those domestic tasks around the house that you just haven’t got to. They will consult with you to understand what you require and how to best meet your needs.
Our domestic care services cover a variety of helpful tasks around your home, including: