Funding Type Spotlight: NDIS Assistance with Household Tasks: What Families Need to Know
- carli215
- Jan 28
- 3 min read
For many NDIS participants, managing everyday household responsibilities can be challenging due to disability, health conditions, or reduced capacity.
That’s where Assistance with Household Tasks funding comes in.
This Core Support helps participants maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment, supporting both wellbeing and independence.
In this guide, we explain what this support covers, how it can be used, and what families should look out for.
What Is Assistance with Household Tasks?
Assistance with Household Tasks provides practical support to help participants maintain their home environment when they are unable to complete essential tasks independently.
According to the NDIS Pricing Arrangements, this support covers assistance with essential house and yard activities that a participant cannot safely or reasonably undertake on their own.
These supports may be delivered:
One-on-one, or
In group or shared settings where appropriate
They are funded under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life.
What Can Be Claimed Under This Support?
This line item can be used for essential domestic and property-related tasks, including:
✔ House Cleaning
Vacuuming and mopping
Cleaning bathrooms and kitchens
Dusting and wiping surfaces
Changing bed linen
Taking out rubbish
✔ Laundry Support
Washing and drying clothes
Folding and putting away laundry
Ironing (where appropriate)
✔ General Household Tasks
Tidying living areas
Organising essential spaces
Basic home upkeep
✔ Yard and Outdoor Maintenance
(Under related line item)
Lawn mowing
Weeding
Basic garden maintenance
Clearing pathways
What This Support Does Not Cover
Assistance with Household Tasks does not include:
Major home renovations
Building or structural work
Professional cleaning services outside reasonable domestic support
Home modifications (funded separately)
Cosmetic or luxury services
This support is designed for essential household maintenance, not property upgrades.
Additional Claims Allowed
When delivering household task supports, providers may also claim for:
Non-Face-to-Face Support (linked to the participant’s support delivery)
Provider Travel (time)
Short Notice Cancellations (with 2 clear business days’ notice)
Provider Travel – Non-Labour Costs (Code: 01_799_0120_1_1)
All additional claims must be directly related to supporting the participant.
Assistance with Household Tasks: Codes and Pricing (2025–26)
Below is a summary of current NDIS price limits for household task supports.
Line Item Code | Description | National Price (per hour) |
01_019_0120_1_1 | House or Yard Maintenance | $56.98 |
01_020_0120_1_1 | House Cleaning & Other Household Activities | $58.03 |
Note: Higher rates apply in remote and very remote areas. You can find more information here: Pricing arrangements | NDIS
Who Is This Support Best For?
Assistance with Household Tasks is commonly used by:
Participants living independently
People with physical, intellectual, or psychosocial disability
Older participants with reduced mobility
Participants transitioning to independent housing
Families supporting young adults
It helps reduce stress, improve living conditions, and maintain dignity and safety at home.
How We Deliver Household Supports
At Loving Life Support Services, our household support focuses on:
Respectful, reliable assistance
Maintaining participant choice and control
Supporting safe and healthy living environments
Consistent staff and scheduling
Clear communication with families and coordinators
Our goal is to support participants to live comfortably and confidently in their own homes.
Choosing the Right Provider
When using household task funding, families should look for providers who:
✔ Explain exactly what is being claimed
✔ Provide consistent workers
✔ Respect personal space and privacy
✔ Follow NDIS claiming rules
✔ Focus on participant preferences
A good provider protects both your home and your funding.
Need Help Understanding Your Plan?
If you’re unsure how to use your Assistance with Household Tasks funding, or whether it fits your NDIS plan, we’re here to help.
📍 Based on the Gold Coast
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