Daily living and community access
NDIS Domestic Assistance
NDIS domestic assistance is help with the household jobs your disability makes hard, like cleaning, laundry and keeping the yard safe. On Solotude, it’s provided by independent cleaners, gardeners and support workers you choose yourself.
Last updated October 2026
What NDIS domestic assistance usually includes
- Vacuuming, mopping and general cleaning
- Cleaning the kitchen and bathroom
- Washing, drying and folding laundry
- Changing bed linen
- Taking the bins out
- Basic yard work, like mowing and clearing paths
What it doesn’t include
- Cleaning products and equipment, which are everyday living costs
- Cleaning areas used by other people in your home who could do it themselves
- One-off deep cleans, renovations or repairs
- Jobs you can do yourself without difficulty
Who provides domestic assistance?
Domestic assistance can be delivered by cleaners, gardeners or support workers, depending on the job. If you’d also like help building skills to do some of it yourself, a support worker is a good fit.Cleaners
Clean your home and do laundry, often on a regular weekly or fortnightly visit. About NDIS cleaners · Cleaners in SydneyGardeners
Keep your yard safe and manageable, like mowing, weeding and clearing paths. About NDIS gardeners · Gardeners in SydneySupport workers
Can help with household tasks alongside personal care or daily living support. About NDIS support workers · Support workers in SydneyHow much does NDIS domestic assistance cost?
Domestic assistance is usually paid from your Core Supports budget, under Assistance with Daily Life. The NDIS sets price limits for house cleaning and yard maintenance, and the rate can depend on the time and day. Help with cleaning, laundry and household tasks isn’t affected by the budget changes from 1 October 2026. Every provider on Solotude shows their rate on their profile, so you know the cost before you message them. For current price limits, check the official NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.Finding domestic assistance on Solotude
- Create a free account. It takes a couple of minutes and you don’t need your NDIS number. Create a free account
- Search for cleaners, gardeners or support workers by your suburb, the days you need and the support you’re after.
- Read profiles and see exactly what Solotude has checked for each provider.
- Message providers directly. Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
- Agree the support and the price in a service agreement between the two of you.
Frequently asked questions
What is NDIS domestic assistance?
It’s help with household jobs your disability makes hard, like cleaning, laundry, changing linen and basic yard work.How much does NDIS domestic assistance cost?
Rates must sit within the NDIS price limits, and can depend on the time and day. Every cleaner, gardener and support worker on Solotude shows their rate on their profile.Will the NDIS clean my whole house?
Not always. The NDIS usually funds cleaning for the parts of your home you use, and for jobs you can’t do because of your disability. If you live with other people who could help, it may only cover your share.What’s the difference between this and house cleaning?
House cleaning is one part of domestic assistance. Domestic assistance is the broader term, and also covers laundry, linen and yard work. See our guide to NDIS house cleaning.Can the same worker help with other tasks too?
Often, yes. Support workers can combine household tasks with personal care, shopping or meal preparation. Agree what’s included in your service agreement.Related services
