For many people with disability, being able to live in their own home is an important goal. The NDIS can fund eligible supports that help participants manage daily routines, build independence and remain involved in their home and community.
What is NDIS in home care Sydney?
In-home care is a general term for NDIS-funded support delivered in a participant’s home. Depending on individual needs and funding, this may include assistance with personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, daily routines and other eligible supports. The in-home supports are funded through Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life, which can include help or supervision with everyday personal and household tasks. Other supports, such as disability-related health supports or occupational therapy, may be funded under different parts of an NDIS plan depending on the participant’s needs and funding.
What can support workers help with at home?
Support is shaped around your goals, but common examples include:
- Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and toileting, done with dignity.
- Household tasks: cleaning, laundry and keeping the home safe (see our domestic assistance service).
- Meals: planning, shopping and cooking with you or for you.
- Health routines: medication assistance, NDIS community nursing where clinical care is needed.
- Getting out: transport to appointments and community participation.
- Family breaks: respite care so carers can rest.
- Skill building: occupational therapy to help you do more for yourself over time.
How is in-home care funded?
Core Supports are usually flexible, meaning funding can move between categories of the same funding type. Hours depend on your assessed needs, so a plan with more complex support will stretch differently from one with a few visits a week. Rates can also vary for evenings, weekends and public holidays, which is worth remembering when you plan your roster.
How your plan is managed changes your choices. If the NDIA manages it, you must use registered providers. Self-managed or plan-managed participants can also use unregistered ones. A plan manager pays invoices and tracks your budget, and a support coordinator helps you find and line up providers.
Getting started with Christian Care
Christian Care is a not-for-profit, NDIS-registered provider. We begin with a conversation about what a good day at home looks like for you, then match supports to your plan and goals. You can also read about individualised living options if you’re thinking about how and where you live. To talk it through, contact our team or call 02 7251 7700 (Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm).
FAQs
What is NDIS in-home care Sydney?
It’s NDIS-funded help at home with everyday tasks such as personal care, cleaning, meals and getting to appointments, so you can live as independently as possible.
Which part of my NDIS plan pays for in-home care?
Usually the Assistance with Daily Life category within Core Supports. Check your plan or ask your planner, LAC or support coordinator to confirm.
Can I choose my own in-home care provider in Sydney?
Yes. Choice and control is a core NDIS principle. If your plan is NDIA-managed, you’ll need a registered provider.
Is in-home care the same as community nursing?
No. In-home care covers daily living support. Community nursing covers clinical needs such as wound care or medication management, delivered by a nurse.
Can in-home care include help outside the house?
Often, yes. Transport and community participation can be part of your supports if they fit your goals and plan.
How quickly can support start?
It depends on your plan, your service agreement and worker availability in your suburb. Ask for an estimated start date when you enquire.
Does Christian Care offer in-home care across Sydney?
We support participants across Sydney, including Blacktown, Liverpool and Penrith. Call 02 7251 7700 to confirm coverage for your suburb.
