Daily living and community access
NDIS Personal Care Support
NDIS personal care is help with everyday self-care, like showering, dressing and toileting, so you can start and end each day with dignity. On Solotude, it’s provided by independent support workers you choose and message yourself.
Last updated October 2026
What personal care usually includes
- Showering, bathing and hair washing
- Dressing, grooming and shaving
- Toileting and continence support
- Medication prompts and reminders
- Getting in and out of bed, and other transfers
- Help with eating and drinking
Who provides personal care?
Most personal care is delivered by support workers. If your care is more complex, a nurse may provide it or train your support workers. An occupational therapist can also help with equipment like shower chairs or hoists that make personal care safer.Support workers
Provide most personal care, at home or wherever you need it. Many specialise in particular disabilities or ages. About NDIS support workers · Support workers in SydneyNurses
Provide or oversee more complex care, like catheter, wound or PEG care, and can train support workers to do some of it safely. About NDIS nurses · Nurses in SydneyHow much does NDIS personal care cost?
Personal care is usually paid from your Core Supports budget, under Assistance with Daily Life. Most participants can use this budget flexibly. The NDIS sets price limits for this support, and the rate depends on the time of day, the day of the week and how complex your care is. Evenings, weekends and public holidays cost more. 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 personal care 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 does NDIS personal care cover?
Personal care covers help with showering and bathing, dressing and grooming, toileting and continence, medication prompts, transfers like getting in and out of bed, and help with eating and drinking.Who can provide personal care under the NDIS?
Support workers provide most personal care, and nurses provide or oversee more complex care. Self-managed and plan-managed participants can use registered or unregistered providers. NDIA-managed participants need a registered provider.How much does NDIS personal care cost?
It depends on the time of day, the day of the week and how complex your support is. Rates must sit within the NDIS price limits, which are published in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. Every provider on Solotude shows their rate on their profile.Can a family member be a paid carer under the NDIS?
Usually not. The NDIS generally doesn’t fund family members to provide support, and only makes exceptions in limited circumstances, decided case by case. If you think this applies to you, talk to your planner, LAC or support coordinator.Can I choose the same worker each time?
Yes. On Solotude you choose your own support worker and agree regular times directly with them. Many participants also find a second worker they trust, so they’re covered when their main worker is sick or on leave.Can I ask for a female or male support worker?
Yes. You can filter your search by provider gender, so you only see workers you’re comfortable with.Related services
