NDIS PACE Budget | 01 - Assistance with Daily Life (Core) – Kismet

What is "Assistance with Daily Life" funding?

Assistance with Daily Life is a support category under the Core budget in a participant’s NDIS plan. It includes funding for everyday tasks that help a participant live as independently and safely as possible in their home and community.

All NDIS plans are built to meet individual needs and the included supports will vary. Your My NDIS Contact is responsible for ensuring you understand how your plan can be utilised. The NDIS considers requests based on whether the support is related to your disability and whether it meets the NDIS Reasonable and Necessary Guidelines.

The following information is a guide to assist you understand some support options in this NDIS support category to assist you in your decision-making.

✅ Typically Funded ⚠️ May Require NDIS Approval ❌ Not NDIS Funded

What Does This Budget Cover?

Assistance with Daily Life can fund a wide range of supports, including:

Support Type	Sample Supports
✅ Personal Care Supports	Showering, dressing, grooming Toileting and hygiene assistance Medication prompting or administration Help with getting in and out of bed
✅ Domestic Support	Cleaning, laundry, dishwashing Meal preparation (but not the groceries themselves) ⚠️ Basic home maintenance (e.g. changing lightbulbs if due to disability)
✅ Supported Independent Living (SIL)	For participants who require 24/7 support in a shared or individual living arrangement ⚠️
✅ Assistance with Household Tasks	Where the disability directly impacts the person’s ability to do household tasks, e.g. sweeping, vacuuming, or lawn mowing.
✅ Temporary Support	Short Term Accommodation (respite) ⚠️ Assistance during illness or post-hospital care ⚠️

🔗 Wanting Support Not In My NDIS Plan

What It Doesn’t Cover

This funding is not for:

❌ Rent or mortgage payments
❌ Food or groceries (only the preparation can be covered)
❌ General household expenses (like electricity bills)
❌ Tasks you can do safely on your own without disability-related support

❗Important Information

Participants can use funds flexibly across most Core categories, but it’s important to confirm if any funding is stated or category-specific in the plan.

🔗 Navigating Your NDIS Plan - Key Information and Support
Spending your NDIS Plan as intended by the NDIS is vital to ensure you are receiving the right supports to meet your goals, that your funding lasts for the duration of your plan, and that the NDIS remains sustainable for all participants now and in the future. Personal liabilities also apply for funds not spent as intended.

Essential checklist for spending your NDIS Plan as intended:

✅ Know Your Goals

✅ Understand Budget Categories

✅ Be Aware of Stated Supports

✅ Know Your Funding Periods

✅ Spend in Line with the Plan

🔗 Your Role In Managing Your NDIS Budget

Want Further Support?

If you're wanting some more advice to ensure you're spending within the plan, the best point of contact is your 'My NDIS Contact' who has access to the most accurate information. Your Plan Manager or Support Coordinator can also assist in understanding the basics of your NDIS Plan.