Maintaining your home requires time, effort, and physical ability. If you’re living with a disability, these everyday chores can pose significant challenges. Regardless, everyone needs a clean and safe living environment – that’s why the NDIS can fund help with cleaning and maintaining your home. It’s one less thing to worry about and can have a big impact on the lives of you and your family.
You only want someone you trust to come into your home, especially if they’re helping you with personal household tasks. As your support coordinators, New Growth aims to provide you with, or help you access, support that feels like it’s coming from a family member. We can provide you with household cleaning and maintenance support that’s sensitive, respectful of your home, and makes your life a little bit easier.
Whether you need help with cleaning, laundry, or tending to your houseplants, we’re here to help.
The NDIS provides funding to participants for services that are deemed reasonable and necessary to live an ordinary life, and household maintenance falls under this category. Services can include cleaning, gardening, and minor repairs – tasks that you or your loved ones may find challenging due to a disability.
Through the NDIS, you can access a range of services to assist with household chores such as:
Lawn mowing, weeding, and general garden upkeep to ensure outdoor spaces are safe, maintained, and accessible.
Washing, drying, and ironing clothes.
The intricacies of NDIS policies and paperwork can be daunting and confusing for many. Knowing who to speak to, what documents you need, and what next steps are can feel overwhelming – but we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Lawn mowing, weeding, and general garden upkeep to ensure outdoor spaces are safe, maintained, and accessible.
Having access to household maintenance and cleaning services can reduce physical demand and stress, allowing you to conserve energy for other activities and enjoy a higher standard of living. For families and carers, this support alleviates the extra responsibilities that often fall on them, enabling a better balance between caregiving and other life commitments.
If you or a loved one are a NDIS participant in need of help around the house, there is support available. Some of the benefits you can gain from this service include:
Assistance with household chores empowers you to live independently and maintain control over your living environment.
A well-maintained home reduces the risk of accidents, such as falls due to clutter or spills.
Cleanliness is important for good health, particularly if you have a weakened immune systems or allergies.
A clean and well-maintained home can boost confidence in social situations, making you more likely to invite others into your home and engage with your community.
It’s important to partner with an NDIS service provider who understands your needs and respects your home. Providers should work with you to create a service plan that fits around your life and schedule, ensuring minimal disruption – which is what we do at New Growth. Our person-centred approach drives everything we do, and we’re here to help you make the most of what the NDIS can offer you. Contact us today to find out how we can help.
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Yes, if these tasks are difficult due to your disability, they can be covered under your NDIS plan.
Generally, services that are considered day-to-day living expenses (like regular cleaning supplies) are not covered.
If there’s a temporary increase in need due to your disability (like post-surgery), this can be discussed with your Support Coordinator.
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