NDIS Supports for Adults Living Independently
NDIS supports can help adults build confidence, daily routines, community connection and independence at home and in the community.
Independent Living and the NDIS
Independent living means having the right support to live safely, make choices and take part in daily life. Some adults may need help with personal care, cleaning, cooking, transport, routines or community access.
NDIS supports should be based on the participant’s goals, needs, strengths, risks and daily routine. The aim is to support independence while respecting dignity, privacy and choice.
Advice Care supports adults across Melbourne with practical NDIS services that help with daily living, community participation and long-term independence.
Daily Living
Support with routines, personal care, meals and home tasks.
Community Access
Support to attend appointments, shopping, activities and local services.
Life Skills
Support to build confidence, independence and practical daily skills.
How NDIS Supports Can Help Adults
Adults living independently may need different types of support. Some people need regular support every day, while others may need help only at certain times or with certain tasks.
Good support should help the participant feel safe, respected and more confident. It should also help the person work towards their NDIS goals.
- Support with personal care and routines
- Help with household tasks and meal preparation
- Transport assistance for appointments and shopping
- Community participation and social connection
- Life skills and independence building
- Support planning around goals, risks and needs
Support for Independence
Independent living support should be practical, respectful and connected to participant goals.
Support PlanningExamples of Independent Living Supports
Independent living support can look different for each participant. Support should match the NDIS plan, daily needs, goals and preferred routine.
Household Tasks
Support with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and home organisation.
Household TasksTransport Assistance
Support to attend appointments, shopping and community activities.
Transport SupportLife Skills Development
Support to build skills for cooking, shopping, planning and routines.
Life SkillsCommunity Participation
Support to attend social, recreational and community activities.
Community SupportBuilding Skills and Confidence
Independent living is not only about receiving help. It can also include learning and practising new skills. A participant may want to learn how to cook simple meals, manage a cleaning routine, travel safely, attend appointments or take part in community activities.
Support workers can help by breaking tasks into smaller steps, giving encouragement and supporting the participant to do as much as they safely can.
Support should always respect participant choice, privacy, culture, communication needs and preferred routines.
Related Advice Care Supports
Accommodation & Tenancy
Support with accommodation needs, tenancy and housing-related goals.
Accommodation SupportSocial Work Services
Support with advocacy, wellbeing, family needs and service connection.
Social WorkParticipant Handbook
Helpful information about rights, services and responsibilities.
Participant HandbookQuestions to Ask Before Starting Support
Before starting independent living supports, it is helpful to discuss daily routines, support needs, risks, goals, worker availability and preferred support times.
- What daily tasks does the participant need help with?
- What skills does the participant want to build?
- What support is needed at home?
- Is transport or community access needed?
- Are there health, mobility or safety risks?
- How will support be reviewed if needs change?
Need Independent Living Support?
Contact Advice Care to discuss daily living supports, service options and referrals.
Make a ReferralLooking for NDIS Supports for Independent Living?
Advice Care can support adults with daily living, community access and independence goals.
Contact Advice CareFrequently Asked Questions
What NDIS supports can help adults live independently?
Supports may include personal care, household tasks, daily living support, transport, life skills development and community participation.
Can NDIS support help with household tasks?
Yes. Household tasks support may help with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and home routines where linked to disability-related needs.
Can independent living support build skills?
Yes. Support can help participants practise daily living skills and become more independent where safe and suitable.
Can support coordinators refer adults to Advice Care?
Yes. Support coordinators can refer participants through the Advice Care referral form or contact page.