Household Tasks

Household Tasks support is designed to assist individuals with disabilities in managing everyday household activities. This service is aimed at improving independence and enhancing the quality of life by providing assistance with tasks that may be challenging or difficult due to disability. It includes help with activities such as cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, and other domestic duties that are essential for maintaining a comfortable and functional living space.

NDIS Coverage and Flexibility

Under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Household Tasks support falls under the Core Supports category, which focuses on assisting individuals with their daily living activities. This service can be used flexibly depending on the individual’s needs. For example, support can be allocated for regular help with cleaning, periodic assistance with grocery shopping, or occasional meal preparation to ensure the individual can manage their home environment. The NDIS funding for Household Tasks is designed to enhance daily living and provide assistance where informal supports, such as family or friends, may not be available or able to assist regularly.

Funding Source and Category

Household Tasks are typically funded under the Assistance with Daily Living category, a part of the NDIS Core Support budget. The support provided through this category aims to help individuals engage in activities necessary for living independently and participating fully in the community. This may include help with regular housekeeping, laundry, or even managing shopping and organizing the home environment.

What Does Household Tasks Support Include?

Household Tasks support is tailored to meet the needs of the individual. Some common tasks covered include:

• Cleaning and Housekeeping: Regular cleaning of the living space, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and tidying up.
• Meal Preparation: Assistance with preparing meals, ensuring nutritional needs are met, and managing food storage.
• Laundry Services: Help with washing, drying, folding clothes, and managing laundry schedules.
• Shopping Assistance: Support with grocery shopping, organizing shopping lists, and managing purchases.
• General Organizing: Help with organizing and maintaining household items for easier access and use.

How Household Tasks Differ from General Assistance

While Household Tasks support is part of daily living assistance, it is specifically focused on maintaining a clean, organized, and well-functioning home environment. This support is distinct from other services that might involve more personal care or intensive healthcare needs. The goal of Household Tasks support is to empower individuals with disabilities to manage their living space independently or with minimal assistance.

Instances When Household Tasks Support is Not Funded

NDIS funding for Household Tasks support is not available for:

• Tasks that fall outside of daily living, such as home renovations or long-term cleaning projects.
• Tasks unrelated to a disability need, like general upkeep unrelated to the individual’s ability to manage them.
• Household tasks that can reasonably be managed without external help, such as tasks that the person can do independently or with minimal support from family and friends.

Securing Household Tasks Support in Your NDIS Plan

Household Tasks support may not automatically be included in your NDIS plan. However, if assistance with domestic duties aligns with your goals and needs, you can allocate funding from your Core Support budget to cover these services. If your current plan doesn’t include Household Tasks support, you can discuss this with your Planner or Local Area Coordinator and request a plan adjustment to ensure it meets your requirements.

Contact Approach Care for NDIS Household Tasks Support

If you’re located in Western Australia and need assistance with Household Tasks under the NDIS, Approach Care is here to help. As a registered NDIS service provider, we offer tailored support to individuals with disabilities, ensuring they have the help they need to manage household responsibilities with ease and confidence. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can assist you in achieving greater independence and maintaining a well-managed home environment.