The NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Act 2026 was passed in Parliament on 19 August 2026. This new legislation brings important changes to how the scheme operates and what it funds. Understanding your rights under these updates helps you access the support you deserve. Let’s explore what daily living support options are available to you and your family under the refreshed NDIS framework.
What Are Daily Personal Activities Under NDIS?
Assistance with Daily Personal Activities focuses on personal and self-care tasks like showering, dressing, and toileting. These activities fall under your Core Supports budget for 2026–27. The NDIS recognises that disability can make everyday tasks challenging or unsafe. That’s why daily personal activities NDIS funding exists to help you live independently.
Which Activities Does NDIS Funding Cover?
Personal Care Tasks
Personal care includes showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, hair washing, and nail care. Showering assistance is one of the most commonly funded supports under this category. Support workers can help you maintain safety during these routines. Personal care routines with disability-related needs are the focus here.
Meal and Nutrition Support
Meal preparation covers planning meals, shopping, cooking, and eating support. Meal preparation NDIS funding pays for support worker time, not the food itself. Your disability may make cooking or planning meals unsafe or difficult. This funding helps you enjoy nutritious meals with proper assistance.
General Daily Living Assistance
Daily living assistance includes help with dressing, grooming, and personal routines. You might receive support to build independence over time through these activities. Disability-related self-care support is different from general house cleaning tasks.
Key Changes for 2026–27
Capacity building daily activity budget allocations will be reduced by 10 per cent from 1 October 2026. This affects how funding flows for certain support types. Essential personal care and daily living supports (such as showering, dressing and meal preparation assistance) are not affected by this reduction. From 1 July 2027, mandatory registration begins rolling out for higher-risk supports, including personal care, daily living supports and supports delivered in closed settings, with full implementation targeted by the end of 2030.
Personal hygiene support continues to require clear links between your disability and funded supports. Every support must connect directly to your disability-related needs. Working with registered providers ensures quality and compliance with new standards.
Finding the Right Provider
When seeking an NDIS provider in Epping, look for those registered under the new framework. Registered providers meet strict quality and safety standards set by the NDIA. They understand your rights and obligations under the 2026–27 legislation.
An NDIS provider in Thomastown with experience in core support administration can guide your funding choices. Quality providers help you maximise your allocated budget effectively. They support your goals for greater independence and community participation.
Preparing for the New Functional Capacity Assessment
From 1 January 2028, new applicants will undergo a standardised, evidence-based functional capacity assessment. Existing participants will be reassessed gradually over three years. This assessment focuses on your ability to do everyday activities. Understanding this process helps you prepare documentation and evidence.
Conclusion
The 2026–27 NDIS legislation clarifies what daily personal activities you can access with confidence. Your Core Supports budget provides flexible funding for personal care and meal preparation. Understanding these changes empowers you to advocate for your needs.
Ready to explore your NDIS funding options? Contact Mansi Care NDIS Registered today. We’re here to help you understand your entitlements and connect with quality support services. Call us on 03 9039 2985 or email admin@mansicare.com.au for personalised guidance. Visit https://mansicare.com.au/ to learn more about how we support participants.
FAQs
1. What does “daily personal activities” mean under the NDIS 2026–27 legislation?
Daily personal activities refer to self-care tasks like showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting that people with disability may need help with to live safely and independently at home.
2. Can NDIS funding pay for help with showering and bathing?
Yes, showering and bathing assistance is funded under Core Supports through Assistance with Daily Personal Activities. Your support worker helps you maintain safety and hygiene during these routines.
3. Is meal preparation covered by NDIS funding in 2026–27?
Yes, meal preparation is covered under Core Supports. The NDIS pays for support worker time to plan, shop, and cook meals, though food costs themselves are not funded.
4. What’s the difference between personal care and household tasks under NDIS?
Personal care focuses on your body and self-care routines (showering, dressing). Household tasks involve cleaning, laundry, and yard work to maintain your living space safely.
5. How much does NDIS daily personal activities support cost in 2026–27?
The NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026–27 sets maximum rates — approximately $73.58 per hour for standard weekday support. Rates vary by time of day, day of week, and support intensity.
6. Do I need a registered NDIS provider for personal care support?
From 1 July 2027, mandatory registration begins rolling out for higher-risk supports including personal care and daily living supports (with full implementation by the end of 2030). Registered providers meet quality and safety standards and offer better oversight and protection.
7. Can NDIS funding help with grooming and personal hygiene routines?
Yes, personal hygiene support including hair washing, nail care, and grooming assistance is funded. These activities must connect directly to your disability-related needs.
8. What’s changing with the new functional capacity assessment from 1 January 2028?
New applicants will undergo a standardised assessment measuring your ability to do everyday activities without help. Existing participants will be gradually reassessed over three years.
9. How are daily personal activities budgets different from capacity building daily activities?
Daily personal activities funding is in Core Supports for immediate self-care needs. Capacity building daily activities focus on developing independence skills over time and will see a 10% budget reduction (essential personal care supports are not affected by this cut).
10. How do I know if my support worker has the right qualifications for daily personal activities?
Ask your provider about support worker training and qualifications. Registered providers ensure their staff have appropriate disability support training and understand NDIS compliance requirements and safety standards.
