Daily Living Support: What’s Included & How to Use It

What “Daily Living” supports mean (plain English)

Daily Living supports help you do the usual tasks of everyday life. These supports can be at home or in the community, and they’re about building your independence—not taking over. Your plan should reflect your goals, your preferences, and what you can manage on your own with the right help.

Common examples include help with personal care (like showering, dressing, toileting), preparing meals, taking medication as prescribed, doing light household tasks, and support to maintain your home environment. Daily Living can also include community access support, such as help to attend appointments, visit family, or join social activities, depending on what’s in your plan.

It’s important to understand that Daily Living supports are not automatic “more is better”. They are funded based on your assessed needs. If you feel the support hours or type aren’t meeting your day-to-day goals, it’s okay to ask questions and request changes at review time. You can also compare providers using resources like My Care Finders, which helps you look at different support options and choose what suits you best.

Key takeaway: Daily Living supports should help you achieve your goals and live your day-to-day life safely and confidently.

Depending on your plan arrangements, supports may be managed through your service provider directly, by you, or using plan management. If you have plan management, you may use MyMoney NDIS (www.planmanager.net.au) to help track claims and invoices. This can make it easier to understand what you’ve used, what’s been processed, and stay organised so your supports keep matching your needs.