Understanding NDIS Personal Care Services
NDIS personal care services can help participants with daily routines, hygiene, grooming, dressing and safe personal support.
What Are NDIS Personal Care Services?
NDIS personal care services support participants with daily personal activities. This may include showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility support and personal routines.
Personal care should always be provided with dignity, privacy, respect and consent. The participant should feel safe, comfortable and involved in decisions about their support.
Advice Care provides personal care support across Melbourne where suitable and where services match the participant’s NDIS plan and support needs.
Daily Hygiene
Support with showering, washing, grooming and personal hygiene routines.
Dressing Support
Assistance with choosing clothes, dressing and getting ready for the day.
Safe Routines
Support to follow daily routines safely and respectfully.
Why Personal Care Support Matters
Personal care is an important part of daily living. Good support can help participants feel clean, comfortable, confident and respected.
Personal care can also support health, safety and independence. Support workers should follow the participant’s preferences, support plan and privacy needs.
- Supports hygiene and comfort
- Protects dignity and privacy
- Helps with daily routines
- Supports safety at home
- Encourages independence where possible
- Builds confidence in daily life
Respectful Support
Personal care should be delivered with patience, privacy, dignity and respect.
Learn MoreExamples of Personal Care Services
Personal care support can be different for each participant. Support should match the person’s needs, goals, routines, culture and comfort level.
Showering Support
Support with safe showering, washing and personal hygiene.
Grooming
Support with hair care, shaving, oral hygiene and grooming routines.
Toileting Support
Respectful support with toileting needs and personal dignity.
Meal Routine Support
Support around meal routines where linked to personal care needs.
Mobility Support
Assistance with safe movement, transfers and daily routines.
Morning and Evening Routines
Support to start and finish the day safely and comfortably.
Privacy, Consent and Participant Choice
Personal care is private. Support workers must respect the participant’s body, privacy, choices and comfort. The participant should be told what is happening and should be supported to make choices where possible.
Consent is important. The participant should understand the support being provided. They should also feel comfortable speaking up if something does not feel right.
Advice Care aims to provide personal care in a way that respects culture, communication needs, privacy, dignity and participant preferences.
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Transport support for appointments, shopping and community access.
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Participant RightsQuestions to Ask Before Starting Personal Care
Before personal care support starts, it is important to understand the participant’s routine, risks, health needs, equipment, communication style and personal preferences.
- What personal care tasks are needed?
- What routine does the participant prefer?
- Are there mobility or safety risks?
- Is any equipment required?
- Are there privacy or cultural preferences?
- How should feedback or concerns be raised?
Need Personal Care Support?
Contact Advice Care to discuss personal care services, availability and referral options.
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Advice Care provides respectful personal care support across Melbourne and nearby suburbs.
Contact Advice CareFrequently Asked Questions
What are NDIS personal care services?
NDIS personal care services support participants with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and routines.
Does personal care support protect privacy?
Yes. Personal care should always be provided with privacy, dignity, consent and respect.
Can personal care support help with independence?
Yes. Support can help participants practise tasks and build independence where safe and suitable.
Can support coordinators refer participants?
Yes. Support coordinators can refer participants through the Advice Care referral form or contact page.