Understanding your assistance with daily life NDIS budget 

May 9, 2022

If you’re eligible for assistance with daily life NDIS funding, you may be able to access supports that help you with daily personal activities or household tasks.  The team at Disability Plan Services can connect you with reliable providers to deliver the supports you need.  

We all need a helping hand from time to time. Having the right supports in place allows us to concentrate on the bigger picture things in life – such as our hopes, goals, and dreams. When you are approved for assistance with daily life NDIS funding, you might be eligible to receive help completing your daily tasks to build your overall independence and life skills.   

In this blog, we’ll break down what budget you’ll find assistance with daily life in NDIS plans, what the funding can be used for, and why this type of support is so important.  

What is assistance with daily life NDIS funding?  

NDIS funding is as unique as the person receiving it, and varies based on your needs, wants and goals. However, if you have funding for assistance with daily life in your plan, you may be able to receive funding for  

• Assistance with day-to-day essential tasks, including bathing, dressing, preparing meals, medication assistance, cleaning, gardening, and shopping.  
• Assistance with purchasing essential everyday items, such as incontinence products.   
• Support to help you participate in social or recreational activities.  

Eligibility for assistance with daily life NDIS funding  

You are eligible to access this kind of support if you have ‘Assistance with Daily Life’ funded under your Core Support budget. You can check whether you already have funding by searching for ‘Assistance with Daily Life’ in your plan, or ‘Daily Activities’ in your myplace portal. A good quality plan manager, such as Disability Plan Services, will be able to let you know if you’re eligible for this funding, whether you already have it in your plan, and how much funding you’ve received for it. 

How can a support coordinator help you get the most out of this funding? 

Support coordinators can be very well networked, and put you in touch with the right people for your needs.  At Disability Plan Services, we have a team of experienced NDIS support coordinators who will help you build the skills you need to understand, implement, and use your plan. With more than 10 years’ of experience in the NDIS and disability sector, our team has established an expansive network of trusted providers across Southeast Queensland who can help you achieve your goals. This means that we can help you connect and build relationships with relevant service providers who can assist you with your day-to-day tasks. Whether you’re in Toowoomba and in need of a gardener, or in Ipswich and wanting a helping hand with meal preparation, our specialist team of support coordinators is guaranteed to connect you with supports you can trust and rely on.  

Why is this support important?   

This type of individual assist NDIS support is not only vital for keeping you healthy, happy, and safe, but it can free up a lot of your personal time so you can concentrate on some of your longer-term goals – whether that is studying at university or TAFE, finding or skilling up for a job, or eventually becoming more independent and managing your own finances.  

If you think you should be receiving this kind of funding and currently aren’t, reach out to our friendly team to discuss how our plan management services can help you get the funding you deserve.   

How else can Disability Plan Services help?  

As plan managers with years of experience handling NDIS budgets, Disability Plan Services can ensure you’re making the most of your assistance with daily life NDIS funding. By taking the time to get to know you and understand your unique situation and specific needs, we help you achieve what you want from your plan. Just think of us as your very own smart assist group for NDIS plan knowledge! We can help with managing the day-to-day administration of your NDIS plan and take away the stress of budgeting and paying suppliers.  

Choosing to have your plan managed by Disability Plan Services comes at no extra cost to you or your NDIS budget. When you request Plan Management at your planning meeting, additional funds are provided to you for this service. To receive quality individual assist NDIS plan advice that you can trust, call the team at Disability Plan Services on 1800 312 870 or email info@disabilityplanservices.com.au.