NDIS Assistance with Daily Life: Line Items, Rates & Rules
Assistance with Daily Life is a fundamental NDIS Core Support designed to help participants live independently at home and in the community across Australia. Under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Daily Life funding covers 1-on-1 personal care, household tasks, and complex support worker assistance.
This operational guide details NDIS Category 01 funding rules, official line item codes, staffing ratios, and step-by-step instructions to access daily care supports in South Australia.
Overview of NDIS Daily Life Support Streams
The NDIS funds distinct daily life support streams depending on individual care needs and functional requirements:
| Daily Life Support Stream | NDIS Budget Category & Line Item | Primary Operational Focus | Billing & Ratios |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistance with Daily Personal Activities | Core – Daily Life (01_011_0107_1_1) |
1-on-1 personal care, showering, hygiene, dressing, and mobility assistance. | Standard weekday, evening, Saturday, Sunday, or Public Holiday hourly rates. |
| High Intensity Daily Personal Activities | Core – Daily Life (01_015_0107_1_1) |
Complex clinical support (tracheostomy, enteral feeding, complex bowel care). | High-intensity hourly support worker rates (qualified care staff). |
| Assistance with Household Tasks | Core – Daily Life (01_007_0107_1_1) |
Domestic cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and home maintenance. | Standard weekday non-personal care support worker rates. |
| Short Term Accommodation (STA / Respite) | Core – Daily Life (01_045_0115_1_1) |
All-inclusive temporary stay away from home including accommodation, meals, and care. | 24-hour daily rate cap (Up to 28 days per year / 14-day blocks). |
Core Operational Supports Covered Under Category 01
- Personal Care & Hygiene Assistance: Direct support with showering, bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, grooming, and bladder/bowel management.
- Meal Preparation & Nutrition Support: Planning, cooking, feeding assistance, and specific dietary management inside the home.
- Household & Domestic Assistance: Routine cleaning, vacuuming, dishwashing, laundry, ironing, and yard maintenance.
- Mobility & Transfer Support: Safe manual handling, hoist transfers, and mobility assistance around the home.
How to Utilize Daily Life Funding in Your NDIS Plan
- Review Core Budget Category 01: Confirm total allocated funds under Assistance with Daily Life in your NDIS plan.
- Establish Support Roster: Work with your provider to schedule required support worker hours across morning, evening, or weekend shifts.
- Execute Service Agreement: Confirm line item billing codes, hourly rates, and agreed support worker duties.
Arrange NDIS Daily Life & Personal Care Support in SA
Speak with our intake team to schedule daily personal care support workers, household assistance, or high-intensity care across Adelaide.
Contact Alliance Care SupportHow Alliance Care Support Assists
Alliance Care Support provides registered NDIS daily living assistance, personal care, household tasks, and clinical support across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.
Our Support Capabilities:
- Tailored Personal Care Rosters: Matching dedicated support workers to participant daily routines and hygiene preferences.
- High-Intensity Support Workers: Qualified staff trained in complex medical care, catheter care, and dysphagia management.
- Domestic & Household Management: Dependable assistance with everyday cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What NDIS line item covers Assistance with Daily Life?
Assistance with Daily Life is funded under Core Supports (Category 01) using line item 01_011_0107_1_1 for standard personal care, 01_015_0107_1_1 for high-intensity support, and 01_007_0107_1_1 for household tasks.
What does NDIS Assistance with Daily Life include?
Daily Life funding covers personal care (showering, grooming, dressing), meal preparation, domestic cleaning, laundry assistance, medication support, and mobility transfers within the home.
Is NDIS Assistance with Daily Life funding flexible?
Yes. Funding under Core Supports (Category 01 Assistance with Daily Life) is flexible, allowing participants to adjust support worker hours across personal care, household tasks, and respite care as daily needs evolve.
What is the difference between standard and high-intensity daily personal care?
Standard daily personal care covers routine hygiene and mobility support. High-intensity personal care involves complex medical needs requiring specialized support worker training, such as enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, or severe dysphagia management.
Next Steps
- Verify Core Budget Allocation: Check available Category 01 funding in your NDIS plan portal.
- Outline Required Daily Tasks: List specific personal care, meal prep, or domestic tasks needed.
- Contact Our Care Team: Connect with Alliance Care Support to arrange tailored daily life support workers by contacting Alliance Care Support today.