The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can fund a wide range of support in your own home, but many people in Sydney are not sure exactly what is covered, or how to turn their plan into real help at home. This guide explains what in-home support the NDIS can fund, who it is for, and how to get started.
HomeWise Health is a registered NDIS provider delivering in-home disability support across Greater Sydney, alongside our aged care and nursing services.
Can you use your NDIS plan for support at home?
Yes. For eligible participants, the NDIS funds supports that help you live independently and take part in everyday life, and much of that support can be delivered in your own home. What is included depends on your individual plan and goals.
What in-home supports the NDIS can fund
Depending on your plan, in-home NDIS supports can include:
- Assistance with daily life — help with personal care such as showering, dressing, grooming and medication prompting.
- Household tasks — support with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and everyday domestic activities.
- Community participation — support to get out to appointments, activities and social connection.
- Capacity building — building skills and independence for daily living.
- High-intensity and clinical supports — for participants with complex needs, delivered with clinical and nursing support where required.
You can see how we deliver these on our NDIS in-home disability support and disability services pages.
Who NDIS in-home support is for
NDIS in-home support is for eligible people living with a permanent and significant disability who need help to live independently. Support is built around your goals, whether that is managing daily routines, staying connected to your community, or getting the clinical care you need at home.
How to use your NDIS plan for in-home support
Once your plan is approved, you choose the providers who deliver your supports. How you do this depends on how your plan is managed:
- Self-managed — you manage your own budget and can choose any provider.
- Plan-managed — a plan manager handles the invoices, and you can use registered or non-registered providers.
- NDIA-managed — you use registered NDIS providers such as HomeWise Health.
Choosing a provider who communicates clearly and matches consistent support workers to you makes a real difference to how well your plan works.
NDIS or aged care: which applies?
As a general rule, the NDIS supports people under 65 living with disability, while older people usually access support through the aged care system and the Support at Home program. If you are unsure which applies, we can help you work it out.
Getting started with HomeWise Health
As a registered NDIS provider based in Sydney, HomeWise Health delivers in-home disability support across the North Shore, Northern Beaches, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, Sutherland Shire and Western Sydney. Getting started is simple: call us for a friendly chat, we talk through your plan and goals, we match you with consistent support workers, and we begin when you are ready.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my NDIS plan for support at home?
Yes. For eligible participants, many NDIS supports, including personal care, household help, community participation and clinical support, can be delivered in your own home, depending on your plan and goals.
What in-home supports does the NDIS fund?
Common in-home supports include assistance with daily life and personal care, household tasks, community participation, capacity building, and high-intensity or clinical supports for people with complex needs.
Do I need to be under 65 to access NDIS in-home support?
The NDIS generally supports people under 65 living with a permanent and significant disability. Older people usually access support through the aged care system and Support at Home. We can help you work out which applies.
Is HomeWise Health a registered NDIS provider?
Yes. HomeWise Health is a registered NDIS provider delivering in-home disability support across Greater Sydney.
How do I get started with NDIS in-home support in Sydney?
Call HomeWise Health on 1800 717 590 or book a free consultation. We will talk through your plan and goals, match you with consistent support workers, and begin when you are ready.
Talk to our Sydney NDIS team
If you would like to use your NDIS plan for support at home, we are here to help. Call HomeWise Health on 1800 717 590 or book a free consultation to get started.
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