In-home disability support plays a crucial role in helping NDIS participants live safely, comfortably, and independently within their own homes. These supports are tailored to each person’s unique needs, abilities, and goals—whether that means daily personal care, help maintaining a clean and organised home, or structured routines that build long-term independence.
This guide explains what in-home support includes, how it works, and why it’s essential for supporting quality of life.
Personal Care Support
Personal care is a core part of in-home disability support. It focuses on essential daily activities that keep participants healthy, well, and confident.
Examples of personal care include:
- Showering, bathing, and grooming
- Dressing and undressing
- Toileting and continence support
- Assistance with mobility or safe transfers (bed, chair, shower)
- Medication reminders or prompts
- Assistance with eating or meal setup
- Support with morning and evening routines
The goal of personal care is to provide dignified, respectful support that promotes autonomy while ensuring safety and comfort.
Household & Domestic Tasks
Keeping a home clean and organised is important for wellbeing, but it can become challenging for individuals living with disability. In-home support workers can assist with day-to-day domestic activities that help maintain a safe and pleasant living environment.
Household tasks may include:
- General cleaning and tidying
- Laundry and folding
- Dishwashing
- Changing bed linens
- Meal preparation and basic cooking
- Grocery shopping support
- Taking out rubbish
- Organising personal spaces
These supports are flexible and can be delivered according to the participant’s preferences—whether they want full assistance or just an extra hand to complete tasks together.
Daily Routine Support & Skill-Building
Beyond completing tasks, in-home support helps participants build routines and learn skills that foster independence over time. This is especially valuable for people working toward goals like managing their own home, improving self-care, or developing healthy habits.
Routine and skill-building support may include:
- Establishing consistent morning or bedtime routines
- Practicing personal hygiene skills
- Learning to plan, shop for, and prepare simple meals
- Developing cleaning and organising routines
- Time-management and daily planning skills
- Assistance with scheduling appointments or community activities
- Encouraging healthy lifestyle habits
These supports empower participants to take more ownership of their day-to-day life at their own pace.
Safety Support at Home
Many NDIS participants require extra safety monitoring to ensure they can remain at home safely and confidently. In-home support workers help identify potential risks and assist in preventing accidents or health concerns.
Safety support may include:
- Supervision during showering or transfers
- Fall prevention and mobility support
- Monitoring to ensure appliances are used safely
- Support with emergency or crisis response plans
- Ensuring medications, food, and routines are managed safely
- Assistance for participants who may experience anxiety, confusion, or behavioural challenges
This type of support helps create a secure environment that promotes both independence and peace of mind for families and carers.
Why In-Home Support Matters
In-home disability support gives participants control over their own lives by allowing them to remain in familiar surroundings while receiving the right level of assistance. It promotes independence, increases confidence, and supports meaningful participation in daily life and the community.
When delivered by a compassionate and skilled support team, in-home care helps participants stay connected, capable, and active in their own routines.
Need Support? Ray Foundation Group Is Here to Help
If you or someone you care for needs trusted, person-centred in-home disability support, Ray Foundation Group provides dedicated assistance tailored to each participant’s goals and lifestyle. Their services include personal care, household task support, developmental life skills, community participation, and specialised NDIS supports designed to promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
To learn more or get personalised support, visit:
Ray Foundation Group — https://rayfoundationgroup.com.au/
