NDIS Household Tasks: How a Household Manager Can Help at Home
What are NDIS household tasks?
NDIS household tasks are practical supports that help a participant maintain a safe, clean and organised home when their disability makes certain activities difficult or unsafe.
A Household Manager can provide support with:
- Cleaning, laundry and changing bed linen
- Meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking
- Decluttering and organising rooms, cupboards and paperwork
- Scheduling appointments and managing household routines
- Basic personal assistance and everyday errands
- Creating systems for bills, documents and household administration
The support should relate directly to the participant’s disability and their goals. It is not intended to replace ordinary housekeeping for a household where there is no disability-related need.
How household support can fit into an NDIS plan
NDIS household tasks are generally funded through Core Supports under Assistance with Daily Life. The support must be reasonable and necessary, connected to the participant’s disability and appropriate for their circumstances.
Before arranging a service, check:
- Whether the plan includes funding for household tasks or domestic assistance.
- How the plan is managed: self-managed, plan-managed or agency-managed.
- Whether the proposed tasks match the funding category.
- The provider’s hourly rate, minimum booking and service agreement.
- Whether support time is covered while food and household purchases are paid separately.
A plan manager can help monitor budgets, process invoices and explain how a service fits within available funding. Participants should also confirm current NDIS requirements and price limits through the NDIS website.
What does a Household Manager cost?
Placement Solutions Household Manager services start from $35 per hour, with a four-hour minimum booking. The final cost may depend on the support required, location, schedule and the Household Manager’s experience.
A clear discussion before the first booking can help establish:
- Which tasks are the priority
- How often support is needed
- Whether cooking, errands or paperwork are included
- What the participant will manage independently
- How progress and changing needs will be reviewed
A Household Manager should support independence wherever possible, rather than taking over tasks unnecessarily. This may include building a simple filing system, establishing a meal routine or helping a participant feel more confident managing their home.
Why reference-checked, agency-employed support matters
Home-based support requires trust, consistency and professional boundaries. Placement Solutions reference-checks candidates and employs staff legally, supporting accountability, clear employment arrangements and appropriate workplace standards.
Qualified childcare workers are paid under the Children’s Services Award. Some NDIS support workers are paid under the SCHADS Award, with the Miscellaneous Award also relevant when considering certain Household Manager or Newborn Care Specialist roles.
A Newborn Care Specialist remains awake and alert to assist with feedings and safe sleep practices. This is different from a colloquial night nanny, who may sleep on the job.
Placement Solutions is the oldest established agency in Australia, founded in 1988 and still Australian-owned and operated by the original owner, representing 38 years of experience and expertise. The agency’s recognised achievements include the 2018 APNA (USA) Excellence in Agency Services, Louise Dunham’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2022 INA Meritorious Service Award and the 2025 inaugural AHCA Life Membership Award.
For more information, explore our Household Manager services or contact Placement Solutions to discuss your circumstances.
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Summary
NDIS household tasks can make daily life safer, more manageable and more independent. A Household Manager may assist with cleaning, cooking, organising, paperwork and personal assistance, provided the support aligns with the participant’s plan and disability-related needs. Choosing a reference-checked, legally employed professional provides additional confidence for participants and their families.