Introduction

Daily living supports play a vital role in helping NDIS participants maintain independence, dignity, and control in their everyday lives. These supports focus on practical assistance while encouraging participants to build skills, confidence, and routines that align with their personal goals and abilities.

At Northern Star Support Services, we provide person-centred daily living support that adapts to each individual’s needs, preferences, and stage of life—ensuring support enhances independence rather than replaces it.

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What Are Daily Living Supports?

Daily Living Supports under the NDIS are designed to assist participants with everyday tasks that may be challenging due to disability. These supports can be delivered in the home or community and are tailored to promote autonomy, safety, and wellbeing.

Supports may include assistance with personal care, household tasks, daily routines, and shared living arrangements, depending on the participant’s plan and goals.

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How Daily Living Supports Promote Independence

Effective daily living support goes beyond task completion. It focuses on enabling participants to take an active role in their lives by:

• Encouraging choice and decision-making
• Building daily routines and life skills
• Supporting confidence in managing personal tasks
• Maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect

By working collaboratively, support workers help participants strengthen their abilities while providing the right level of assistance.

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Support Tailored to Individual Goals

No two participants are the same. Daily living supports should always reflect individual goals, cultural preferences, and personal routines. At Northern Star, supports are adjusted over time to match changing needs, ensuring participants remain supported as they grow more independent.

This flexible approach helps participants feel empowered, capable, and in control of their daily lives.

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Supporting Independence Across Different Living Environments

Daily living supports may be provided in various settings, including private homes, shared living arrangements, or supported accommodation environments. Regardless of the setting, the focus remains on promoting independence, safety, and meaningful engagement in everyday life.

Participants are supported to live as independently as possible while knowing assistance is available when needed.

Building Confidence Through Everyday Support

Independence is built through consistency, trust, and encouragement. With the right daily living supports in place, participants can develop stronger routines, improve life skills, and feel more confident navigating daily responsibilities.

At Northern Star Support Services, our goal is to support participants to live life on their own terms, one day, one goal, and one achievement at a time.