Personal care & daily living
Help with showering, dressing, grooming, meals and other personal routines. You decide what you do yourself and where a worker assists.
- Morning and evening routines
- Eating and drinking
- How assistance is given
What can a support worker help with?
Compare the four support groups on Share the Care’s NDIS registration and see practical examples of each.
Help around the home
Help with cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping and meal preparation. Agree the priorities and what can be done in the booked time.
- Cleaning
- Laundry and household organisation
- Shopping and meals
Community & social support
Support to go to a group, see friends, shop, visit the library or take part in another activity you choose.
- People and places
- Interests and activities
- Everyday errands
Transport & appointments
A worker can help plan and complete a trip to an appointment, shop, activity or other everyday destination.
- Before leaving
- Getting there
- At the destination
Compare all four at a glance.
The official register lists personal activities, household tasks, community participation and travel or transport.
| Support | Practical examples | Before starting |
|---|---|---|
| Personal care & daily living | Support with showering, dressing and grooming; Help with meals and everyday routines | The routines that matter to you; Your preferences for a support worker |
| Help around the home | Everyday cleaning and laundry; Help with meal preparation | Which household tasks you need support with; What you would like to do alongside your worker |
| Community & social support | Getting to activities, groups and community events; Support on shopping trips and social outings | The activities you enjoy or want to try; Whether you prefer one-to-one or group support |
| Transport & appointments | Support to attend appointments; Help getting to shopping and community activities | Your destination and timing; Mobility equipment and vehicle suitability |
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways. A registration group does not confirm current capacity or that every task is suitable.
Need more than one kind of support?
List the parts of the week where help is needed. The tasks may sit across more than one support group, and each still needs a suitable worker, schedule and price.