Yard Maintenance and the NDIS: What Support Can You Get?

If keeping your yard safe and tidy feels overwhelming, you might be able to get help through your NDIS plan. From lawn mowing to weeding, the NDIS may fund regular yard maintenance — but only if it meets certain criteria.

Here’s a simple breakdown of how it works, what’s usually covered, and how to make the most of your plan.

✅ When the NDIS May Fund Yard Maintenance

The NDIS might fund yard work services if:

• You can’t complete the tasks yourself due to your disability

• The work doesn’t require a licensed tradesperson (e.g. no plumbing or electrical work)

• The support helps you achieve your NDIS goals

• It meets the NDIS criteria of being “reasonable and necessary”

• The support is related to your disability

Yard maintenance is generally funded from your Core – Assistance with Daily Life budget, under the category “Assistance with Household Tasks.”

🏡 What Yard Maintenance Tasks Can Be Funded By The NDIS?

Funding can go toward paying a provider to complete:

• Mowing lawns

• Trimming hedges and edges

• Weeding garden beds

• Basic fertilising

• Sweeping or cleaning walkways

• Light mulching or general garden upkeep

Important: The NDIS only pays for the service, not the supplies. That means:

🛑 Not covered:

• Mulch, compost, soil or fertiliser

• Garden tools or appliances

• Pool cleaning or spa care

• Repairs, fencing or landscaping projects

💲 What Does It Cost?

NDIS hourly price limits are available here: NDIS PAPL

You don’t need a formal quote to book someone, but it’s smart to compare a few providers first.

🌱 What If I Want to Learn Gardening Skills?

If one of your NDIS goals is to build independence or learn to manage your own yard, you might be able to use your Capacity Building budget to fund skill-building supports, like:

• Gardening lessons

• Support worker assistance while you learn

• Task coaching with a support person

✅ Tips for Working With a Yard Maintenance Provider

1. Make a task list (what you want done and how often)

2. Ask about regular service discounts

3. Check availability and preferred service days

4. Create a service agreement to confirm pricing and expectations

5. Sort out yard access (keys, unlocked gates, etc.)

6. Let them know about pets and keep animals secure during visits

📝 Bonus Tip: If you’re plan-managed, you can use any provider — they don’t need to be NDIS registered.