If you have read your NDIS plan and seen the phrase “Assistance with Daily Living”, you are looking at one of the most-used supports in the whole scheme. Here is what it actually covers and how to make the most of it.
What it is
Assistance with Daily Living is funded under Core Supports — the most flexible part of your plan. In plain terms, it pays for a support worker to help with the practical tasks of everyday life that your disability makes harder to do alone.
What it covers — real examples
- Personal care — showering, dressing, grooming, getting ready for the day
- Around the home — meal preparation, light cleaning, laundry, shopping
- Health routines — medication prompts, getting to and from appointments
- Daily structure — building and keeping a routine that works for you
It is hands-on, in-person support — the person who actually turns up and helps. That is different from support coordination, which is about managing your plan behind the scenes.
Which budget pays for it?
Assistance with Daily Living sits in your Core Supports budget. Core is deliberately flexible — in most plans you can move funding between daily-living support and social and community participation as your needs change, without asking the NDIA first. Always check your own plan, since some funding is stated or in-kind.
How to use it well
The quality of daily-living support comes down to one thing: is it the same person each time? A worker who knows your routine, your preferences and your home does the job in half the friction. That is why we match you with a small, consistent team rather than sending whoever is free.
Tegrity provides support work for assistance with daily living across the Inner West and Inner City of Sydney — matched workers, rosters set in advance, and same-day case notes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Assistance with Daily Living the same as personal care?
Personal care is part of it, but Assistance with Daily Living is broader — it also covers help around the home, meals, routines and getting to appointments. Personal care specifically refers to tasks like showering, dressing and grooming.
Can I choose who provides my daily living support?
Yes. You can use any registered provider you choose, and you can change providers at any time. With Tegrity you meet your worker before the first shift and can say no if the fit isn't right.
Can I use the same funding for community outings?
Often yes. Core Supports funding is usually flexible between daily living and social and community participation, so the same budget can cover both. Check your plan or ask your support coordinator.
Help with everyday living, from the same team each week
If you have Assistance with Daily Living in your plan and want support that turns up reliably, call us — no referral needed to talk it through.