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Daily life and personal care

Everyday support that respects your independence.

Respectful help with personal care and daily tasks, on your terms.

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Availability snapshot24 September 2026 · 2 regions listed open · check wait times

At a glance

Daily life and personal care, simply.

Who it helps

  • People needing help with personal care
  • People with physical, intellectual or psychosocial disability
  • Anyone needing help at home or out
  • People building independent living skills
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Personal care

Help with showering, grooming, dressing and morning and evening routines.

02

Household tasks

Meal preparation and everyday household tasks, with you as much as you like.

03

Appointments and errands

Support to get to appointments, run errands and travel to activities.

04

Medication assistance

Non-clinical help to take your medication as prescribed.

How it’s funded

Usually funded from Core – Assistance with Daily Life in your NDIS plan.

Selected national hourly price limits
Delivery timeStandardHigh intensity
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Price limits, not a quote. These maximums apply to NDIA-managed and plan-managed funding. Agree actual charges with your provider. Time, day, intensity and delivery zone affect the applicable item and limit.

Staffing, shared supports and other costs

Confirm the eligible support item, worker skills, hours and staffing arrangements. Shared support needs an agreed allocation across participants; multiple workers need their own agreed hours. Do not assume a ratio simply divides the price.

Sleepovers, daily accommodation packages and separate activities need their own applicable items and claiming conditions. This table shows selected hourly items only. Check the official pricing guidance.

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How it starts

  1. 1Send a referralFill in our short online referral form, or give us a call.
  2. 2Plan your routineWe learn your routines, preferences and the help you want.
  3. 3Meet your support workerWe match you with a support worker who suits you.
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The full guide

Our Assistance with Daily Life and Personal Care services help you live your life, your way, with dignity, independence and choice.

Whether it’s a helping hand in the morning, support getting to appointments, or assistance with personal routines, we’re here to make sure you feel supported, respected, and in control. Personal care is one of our disability support services, so it can flex around the other help you receive.

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What is assistance with daily life & personal care?

This support is all about helping you manage everyday tasks, big or small, so you can enjoy a more comfortable, confident, and independent life.

We assist with:

  • Morning and evening routines
  • Personal hygiene and grooming
  • Dressing and getting ready for the day
  • Meal preparation and household tasks
  • Attending appointments and running errands
  • Medication assistance (non-clinical)
  • Travel support to community activities

Our focus is on supporting you to live as independently as possible, not taking over, but stepping in where you need us.

02

How we support you.

Our team is carefully selected and trained to provide disability care and support, such as:

  • Respectful, participant-first personal care
  • Consistent, reliable support you can trust
  • Flexible service from a few hours a week to full-day support
  • Assistance that adapts to your changing needs
  • Encouragement to build your skills, confidence, and independence over time

You are always in the driver’s seat; we’re just here to make the road a little smoother.

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Who can access daily life & personal care support?

This service is ideal if you:

  • Need help with daily tasks at home or in the community
  • Are building your skills for more independent living
  • Want to participate more actively in daily routines
  • Are looking for consistent, respectful, and empowering assistance
  • Live with physical, intellectual or psychosocial disability

At Unify, your voice, your goals, and your comfort always come first.

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Why choose Unify for personal care and daily living support?

  • Tailored support: your routines, your preferences, your way​
  • Respect and dignity first: Always​
  • Experienced disability support workers: carefully matched to your needs​
  • Focus on independence: we encourage, not take over​
  • Flexible delivery: in-home, out-and-about, or wherever you need us​

At Unify, we see every moment of care as an opportunity to empower you, never to limit you.

Real stories

Support that shows.

Different to other providers I've used in the past.

A friend told me about Unify and I was like, yeah, another provider, whatever. But the first phone call felt different. They were kind, respectful, and actually asked me what I wanted. I feel heard for the first time in years.

Rachel52 · OT and community access

Everything's easier now.

Life with a disability has enough challenges already. Since working with Unify, I’ve got regular therapy that fits around work, a coordinator who checks in weekly, and support workers that actually care.

BenParticipant · Allied health and support workers

Wait times for daily life and personal care All services

    Snapshot · 24 September 2026. Confirm current timing with our team.

    Working towards your goals.

    Discuss how Daily life and personal care can work alongside your other supports. Talk with your practitioners about shared goals and what information you agree to share.

    Ready for support that fits your life?

    You deserve support that feels natural, empowering, and respectful. Let’s create a daily routine that works for you with Unify Disability Services, one that celebrates your strengths and supports your goals.

    Start a referral