What is household support in the NDIS?

Household support helps you manage everyday tasks at home when your disability makes it difficult to do them on your own. This includes cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment.

Is cleaning covered by the NDIS?

Yes, cleaning can be funded by the NDIS if it is considered reasonable and necessary for your disability. This means the support must relate to your needs and help you live more independently.

What NDIS line item covers household cleaning?

Cleaning is funded under: NDIS Line Item: 01_020_0120_1_1 – House Cleaning and Other Household Activities This support covers essential cleaning tasks that you’re unable to complete yourself. It sits under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life

What is the difference between cleaning and household maintenance?

There are two similar NDIS supports: 01_020_0120_1_1 – Cleaning: Daily household tasks like vacuuming, bathrooms, and kitchens 01_019_0120_1_1 – House or Yard Maintenance: Tasks like gardening, lawn mowing, or basic repairs

What does NDIS household cleaning include?

Most NDIS cleaning services include: Vacuuming and mopping floors Cleaning bathrooms and toilets Wiping kitchen surfaces and appliances Dusting and general tidying Laundry or changing bed linen (depending on support) These are essential tasks that help keep your home safe, hygienic, and liveable.

What is not usually covered by NDIS cleaning?

The NDIS typically does NOT cover: Bond or end-of-lease cleaning Deep carpet cleaning (unless required for health reasons) External window cleaning Heavy-duty or specialist cleaning This is because the NDIS focuses on disability-related support, not general household services.

NDIS Household Support | Cleaning & Daily Assistance

FAQs

What is household support in the NDIS?
Household support helps you manage everyday tasks at home when your disability makes it difficult to do them on your own.

This includes cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment.
Is cleaning covered by the NDIS?
Yes, cleaning can be funded by the NDIS if it is considered reasonable and necessary for your disability.

This means the support must relate to your needs and help you live more independently.
What NDIS line item covers household cleaning?
Cleaning is funded under:

NDIS Line Item:
01_020_0120_1_1 – House Cleaning and Other Household Activities

This support covers essential cleaning tasks that you’re unable to complete yourself.

It sits under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life
What is the difference between cleaning and household maintenance?
There are two similar NDIS supports:

01_020_0120_1_1 – Cleaning:
Daily household tasks like vacuuming, bathrooms, and kitchens

01_019_0120_1_1 – House or Yard Maintenance:
Tasks like gardening, lawn mowing, or basic repairs
What does NDIS household cleaning include?
Most NDIS cleaning services include:

Vacuuming and mopping floors
Cleaning bathrooms and toilets
Wiping kitchen surfaces and appliances
Dusting and general tidying
Laundry or changing bed linen (depending on support)

These are essential tasks that help keep your home safe, hygienic, and liveable.
What is not usually covered by NDIS cleaning?
The NDIS typically does NOT cover:

Bond or end-of-lease cleaning
Deep carpet cleaning (unless required for health reasons)
External window cleaning
Heavy-duty or specialist cleaning

This is because the NDIS focuses on disability-related support, not general household services.