Personal Care NDIS Support in Melbourne
Advice Care provides respectful and reliable personal care support to help participants manage daily routines, maintain dignity, and build independence.
Daily Personal Activities Support
Personal care is an important part of daily living for many NDIS participants. At Advice Care, we provide support in a safe, respectful and person-centred way. Our team understands that personal care can be private and sensitive. That is why we focus on dignity, choice, comfort, communication and trust.
We support participants with daily personal activities based on their NDIS plan, individual needs, routines and preferences. This may include help with morning routines, showering, grooming, dressing, toileting support, mobility, meal preparation, medication prompts where appropriate, and support to get ready for school, work, appointments or community activities.
Advice Care works with participants, families, carers and support coordinators to understand what support is needed and how the participant prefers support to be delivered. We aim to support independence where possible, while also making sure participants feel safe, respected and heard.
Hygiene Support
Assistance with showering, bathing, oral care, grooming and personal hygiene routines.
Dressing & Grooming
Support with dressing, hair care, shaving, skin care and preparing for the day.
Mobility Assistance
Safe support with moving around the home, transfers and daily movement routines.
Meal Support
Assistance with meal preparation, eating routines and safe daily living support.
Morning & Evening Routines
Support to start and end the day with confidence, comfort and consistency.
Independence Building
Encouraging participants to do tasks themselves where safe and appropriate.
Respectful Support With Dignity and Choice
Advice Care believes personal care should never feel rushed, uncomfortable or disrespectful. We take time to understand each participant’s needs, communication style, personal boundaries, culture, values and preferred routine. Support is provided in a way that protects privacy and promotes confidence.
Our workers aim to build trust with participants. Where possible, we match participants with workers who understand their needs and preferences. Participants may also share preferences about worker gender, communication style and support routine.
- Support delivered with privacy and respect
- Participant choice and comfort are prioritised
- Support plans based on needs and preferences
- Clear communication with families and support networks
- Focus on safety, dignity and independence
Support That Feels Safe
Our personal care support is planned around the participant’s routine, comfort and goals. We work carefully to help participants feel confident and respected.
Speak With Our TeamWho Can Benefit From Personal Care Support?
Personal care support may help participants who need assistance with daily living due to disability, health needs, reduced mobility, developmental needs, mental health challenges, personal safety risks or changes in independence. Some participants may need regular daily support, while others may only need assistance at certain times of the week.
Children & Young People
Support with routines, hygiene, preparation for school and age-appropriate independence.
Adults
Support with personal routines, community access preparation and daily independence.
Older Participants
Gentle and respectful support with mobility, daily routines and personal wellbeing.
How Advice Care Delivers Personal Care
Before starting personal care support, Advice Care aims to understand the participant’s NDIS goals, support needs, routines, risks, health considerations and preferences. This helps us provide support that is safe and suitable for the person.
We also consider home safety, privacy needs, communication needs, cultural preferences and any important instructions from family, carers, allied health professionals or support coordinators. Where consent is provided, we work with the participant’s support network to make sure support is consistent and well planned.
Our goal is not only to complete tasks, but to help participants feel more confident and independent. We encourage participants to take part in their own care as much as they can, while providing the right level of support when needed.
Advice Care also understands that personal care needs can change. If a participant’s needs, health, mobility, routine or goals change, support can be reviewed and adjusted. This helps keep the support relevant, safe and helpful.
Need Personal Care Support?
Contact Advice Care today to discuss personal care support for yourself, your family member or a participant you support.
Contact Advice CareFrequently Asked Questions
What is personal care under the NDIS?
Personal care can include support with daily personal activities such as showering, grooming, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, mobility and daily routines.
Can I choose my support worker?
Advice Care aims to consider participant preferences, including communication style, support routine and worker preferences where possible.
Do you provide personal care in the participant’s home?
Yes. Personal care support is commonly provided in the participant’s home or other suitable environments based on the participant’s needs and support plan.
Can families or support coordinators make a referral?
Yes. Participants, families, carers, guardians, support coordinators and allied health professionals can contact Advice Care to discuss personal care support.