Daily life looks different for everyone.
You might want help getting ready in the morning. You might need a hand with cooking, cleaning or shopping. You might want someone with you at appointments or out in the community.
That is where assistance with daily living can help.
Assistance with daily living is NDIS support that helps you with everyday tasks.
A support worker comes to you. They help you at home, or out in your community.
You might hear it called other names, like assistance with daily living, ADL or in-home support. They all mean the same thing.
At Afford, we call it in-home support.
ADL can help with lots of everyday things, like:
The support depends on you. Some people need a little help. Some people need help every day.
ADL may suit you if you:
Every person is different. At Afford, we take time to learn what matters to you.
Samantha has received ADL support from Afford.
Before that, she spent a lot of time at home on her own. Living with depression, anxiety and ADHD meant she stopped going out.
Samantha has support workers three days a week.
Samantha says her support worker helps with cooking and cleaning, but most of the time they head out into the community together.
Samantha loves getting her nails done, going to the movies and going to the gym. Her support workers help her stay motivated.
She also reached a big health goal. She has gone from 137 kilos down to 80 kilos.
Samantha says the support has been life-changing.
You can read Samantha’s full story on our website.
Jean and Stephen live together in one of our supported independent living (SIL) homes.
We help them with daily tasks, like taking their medication. We also drive them where they want to go in one of our cars.
But it is not just about chores. Stephen loves music and wants to be on the radio. We helped him get work experience at a local radio station.
This is what good daily support looks like. It helps with the everyday stuff, and it helps you chase the bigger things too.
The right support worker makes a big difference.
At Afford, we do not just send anyone. We take time to find someone who suits you.
Here is how it works:
Our support workers are experienced and trained. They know how to help with personal care, daily tasks and getting out in the community.
They also listen. You should feel comfortable with the person who supports you. If you do not, we want to know.
You can ask us questions at any time. You can also have your family, carer or support coordinator with you when we chat.
ADL usually sits in your core supports budget.
At Afford, there are two types of NDIS funding you can use for in-home support:
You do not need NDIS funding to use our support. You can also pay with your own money. This is called self-funded, or fee-for-service.
Not sure what your plan covers? Talk to your plan manager, support coordinator or our friendly team.
NDIS funding pays for support that relates to your disability.
It does not usually pay for:
Here is an easy way to think about it. A support worker can help you cook dinner. But the food itself is something you pay for.
The same goes for cleaning. A support worker can help you clean. But you buy the cleaning products.
These two sound alike, but they are different.
Assistance with daily living is practical help right now. A support worker helps you shower, cook or clean. It sits in core supports.
Improved daily living is about building skills over time. This might be a therapist helping you learn new ways to do things. It sits in capacity building.
Some people have both in their plan. It depends on your goals and funding.
We have friendly in-home support teams in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.
You can find your closest Afford location on our website.
Afford has supported people with disability for over 75 years. We are a registered NDIS provider.
Our support can happen in your own home, out in the community, or in one of our SIL homes. Wherever suits you best.
We are just as excited about getting the chores done as we are about having fun. Life is better with a little backup.
Contact us today or call 1800 233 673. We love to say hello!
ADL is one option. You might also like:
Not sure which one suits you? We can help you work it out.
Yes. Our in-home support services are the same thing as assistance with daily living. Other names you might hear it called are ADL, daily living disability services and disability assisted daily living.
In-home support is a service where our friendly staff help you with daily tasks so you can live safely and independently in your own home. Support can include personal care, meal preparation, household chores, shopping, and building new skills. It is the same thing as assistance with daily living (ADL).
You can find out if you have funding for NDIS Assistance with Daily Life by reviewing your NDIS support plan. This funding category will be listed under your Core Supports, specifically labelled as “Assistance with Daily Life.” If you’re unsure, you can also contact your NDIS Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or Support Coordinator for clarification.
Yes. You can pay for in-home support directly if you don’t have NDIS funding. If you do have an NDIS plan, our team can help you use the right funding to access support for daily living and personal care activities.
Support can be provided in your own home, in the community, or in a supported independent living (SIL) home. We work with you to support you wherever it suits you, your lifestyle and your needs. Tell us what you want, and we will make it happen.
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