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What Supports Are Included in NDIS Home Care? A Complete Guide to Daily Living Assistance at Home
Choosing in-home support through the NDIS can feel confusing, especially when you’re trying to understand what’s actually included and how it fits into everyday life.
NDIS home care supports are designed to help people with disability live safely, independently, and comfortably in their own home. These supports focus on daily living, wellbeing, and building confidence, while also supporting carers and families.
This guide explains what NDIS home care includes, who it’s for, and how it works in practice.
What Is NDIS Home Care?
NDIS home care, often referred to as in-home support, provides practical assistance to help people manage daily tasks in their own home environment.
These supports are tailored to individual needs and goals and may be delivered for a few hours a week or more regularly, depending on what’s funded in an NDIS plan.
The aim is to support independence, routine, and quality of life, not to take over or remove choice.
What Supports Are Included in NDIS Home Care?
NDIS home care can include a wide range of supports, depending on a person’s needs, goals, and plan funding.
Common supports include:
- Personal care, such as assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Daily living support, including help with cooking, meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry
- Medication assistance, where appropriate and agreed
- Support with routines, helping people structure their day and build consistency
- Community access, such as support to attend appointments, social activities, or local outings
- Support for health and wellbeing, including assistance to maintain a safe and healthy home environment
These supports are delivered in a way that respects choice, dignity, and independence.
Who Is NDIS Home Care For?
NDIS home care is suitable for people who want to remain living in their own home while receiving support with daily tasks.
This can include:
- people living alone
- people living with family or carers
- people transitioning from hospital or other care settings
- people who want flexible support rather than shared living
Supports are tailored to the person, not the household.
How NDIS Home Care Supports Independence
In-home support is not about doing everything for someone. It’s about supporting people to do as much as they can, safely and confidently.
Over time, NDIS home care can help people:
- build life skills
- strengthen routines
- gain confidence in daily tasks
- maintain social connections
- reduce reliance on informal carers
For carers and families, this can also provide relief and reassurance, knowing consistent support is in place.
How Is NDIS Home Care Funded?
NDIS home care is typically funded under Core Supports, specifically Assistance with Daily Living.
Funding levels vary based on individual needs and are outlined in each person’s NDIS plan. Supports must align with approved goals and be considered reasonable and necessary.
A provider can help explain how funding works and how supports can be used flexibly within a plan.
What’s the Difference Between In-Home Care and Supported Independent Living (SIL)?
While both supports focus on daily living, they suit different situations.
In-home care:
- is provided in a person’s own home
- offers flexible, scheduled support
- suits people who don’t require 24/7 assistance
Supported Independent Living (SIL):
- is delivered in shared homes
- provides ongoing, often 24/7 support
- suits people with higher support needs
Choosing the right option depends on individual needs, goals, and preferences.
How United for Care Supports People at Home
At United for Care, our in-home support is built around consistency, trust, and real understanding of what people need day to day.
We work alongside individuals, families, and carers to create support that:
- fits naturally into daily life
- respects independence and choice
- adapts as needs change over time
Our focus is on making home feel like home, not a service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the NDIS pay for in-home support?
Yes. The NDIS can fund in-home support under Core Supports if it aligns with a person’s goals and is considered reasonable and necessary.
How many hours of home care can I receive?
The number of hours depends on what is approved in your NDIS plan and your individual needs.
Can in-home care support carers too?
Yes. While supports are funded for the person with disability, consistent in-home care often reduces pressure on carers and families.
How United for Care Can Help
At United for Care, we provide tailored NDIS Home Care services across Sydney. Our team is experienced, compassionate, and committed to working with you to meet your goals — whether that’s gaining more independence, staying safely at home, or simply living life on your own terms.
We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, we listen to what matters most to you and design support around your needs, choices, and routines.
If you’re ready to explore how NDIS home care can help you, contact us today. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Next Steps
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👉 Learn more about our in-home and supported living options — care that’s tailored, trustworthy, and here when you need it.
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📧 info@unitedforcare.com.au
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