For many NDIS participants, the goal isn’t just to receive support — it’s to stay living safely, comfortably, and independently in their own home. In-home support is one of the most flexible and widely used types of NDIS funding, and it can cover a much broader range of everyday tasks than many people realise.
At Next Step Life Care, we work with participants to build in-home support plans around real daily life — not a generic checklist. Here’s a closer look at what in-home support can include, and how it might fit into your NDIS plan.
What Is In-Home Support Under the NDIS?
In-home support refers to assistance provided within a participant’s own home to help them manage daily tasks, maintain independence, and stay safe. It’s typically funded under Core Supports, specifically the Assistance with Daily Life category, though some elements can also tie into Capacity Building Supports if the focus is on developing skills over time.
The right mix of support depends entirely on the individual — their disability, goals, living situation, and how much assistance they need day to day. For some participants, this might mean a few hours of help each week; for others, it could mean more regular, hands-on daily support.
Personal Care Assistance
One of the most common forms of in-home support is help with personal care tasks, including:
- Showering, bathing, and grooming
- Dressing and undressing
- Continence management
- Mobility support, including transferring safely in and out of bed or chairs
- Medication reminders and assistance
This kind of support is about maintaining dignity and safety in tasks that many people take for granted, delivered in a way that respects each participant’s preferences and routines.
Household Tasks and Domestic Assistance
In-home support often extends to the home environment itself, helping participants keep their living space safe and manageable. This can include:
- General cleaning and tidying
- Laundry and linen changes
- Meal preparation and planning
- Grocery shopping or assistance with errands
- Basic home organisation to reduce fall and trip hazards
These tasks might seem small individually, but together they make a significant difference to a participant’s day-to-day quality of life and independence.
Social and Community Participation
Where appropriate, in-home support can also be about building independence rather than simply providing a service. Support workers can work alongside participants to help them learn or relearn everyday skills, such as:
- Cooking and meal planning
- Budgeting and managing household bills
- Using public transport or organising transport independently
- Developing routines around personal care and household tasks
This approach reflects one of the NDIS’s core principles — supporting participants to build capacity and independence over time, not creating long-term dependency on support workers.
Overnight and 24/7 Support
For participants with higher support needs, in-home support can extend to overnight assistance or around-the-clock care. This might involve:
- Overnight safety checks and assistance
- Support for complex medical or personal care needs
- Continuous supervision for participants with high-risk conditions
The level of overnight or 24/7 support funded depends on individual assessment and is typically included in plans where there’s a clear, documented need.
How Next Step Life Care Can Help
Every participant’s situation is different, which is why we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all support. At Next Step Life Care, we take the time to understand your goals, routines, and preferences, then build an in-home support plan that genuinely fits your life — whether that’s a few hours of help each week or more comprehensive daily support.
Our team is experienced, compassionate, and committed to helping participants feel safe, respected, and in control of their own home and daily routine.