Daily living and community access
NDIS Overnight Support
NDIS overnight support means a worker is with you through the night, so help is there if you need it. On Solotude, you can find independent support workers and nurses who do sleepovers and active overnight shifts.
Last updated October 2026
What overnight support usually includes
- Help getting ready for bed and getting up in the morning
- Repositioning, toileting or continence support during the night
- Medication at set times
- Support if you wake up unwell, anxious or distressed
- Someone there for safety, so your family can sleep
Sleepover or active overnight?
| Type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Sleepover | Your worker sleeps at your place and is there if you need them. It suits people who need help only now and then during the night. |
| Active overnight | Your worker stays awake all night. It suits people who need regular support or monitoring through the night. |
Who provides overnight support?
Most overnight support is delivered by support workers. Where you need clinical care at night, a nurse may provide it or train your support workers to do it safely.Support workers
Provide sleepover and active overnight support at home or during respite. About NDIS support workers · Support workers in SydneyNurses
Provide overnight support where you need clinical care, like ventilation, complex medication or seizure management. About NDIS nurses · Nurses in SydneyHow much does NDIS overnight support cost?
Overnight support is usually paid from your Core Supports budget, under Assistance with Daily Life. A sleepover is generally charged at a set rate per night, while active overnight support is charged by the hour at the night-time rate. Both sit within the NDIS price limits. 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 overnight support 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 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’s the difference between a sleepover and active overnight support?
During a sleepover, your worker sleeps at your place and helps if you need them. During active overnight support, your worker stays awake all night.How much does an NDIS sleepover cost?
A sleepover is generally charged at a set rate per night, within the NDIS price limits, with extra time claimable if your worker has to get up to support you. Every provider on Solotude shows their rate on their profile.What if I need help several times a night?
Active overnight support may suit you better than a sleepover. Talk to your support coordinator or LAC about what your plan funds.Can overnight support be occasional?
Yes. Some participants use overnight support only now and then, like after surgery, during respite or while a family member is away.Related services
