What is covered under NDIS home cleaning?
NDIS home cleaning covers essential household tasks that a participant can’t perform due to their disability.
As of 2026, services including vacuuming, mopping, kitchen and bathroom sanitisation, and dusting are covered under NDIS home cleaning.
These supports are funded under the assistance with daily life budget at a capped national rate of $60.01 per hour, as long as they meet the reasonable and necessary criteria.
Last updated: 2026-06-25
Am I eligible for NDIS home cleaning?
To access NDIS home cleaning under the 2026 framework, the support must be directly related to your disability and not general lifestyle expenses.
Under the NDIS Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025, the NDIA has strengthened the link between functional impairment and funded supports.
Most registered (including Hireup) and non-registered providers can offer cleaning services, provided you are eligible and meet the following criteria:
- Functional capacity: You must demonstrate that your disability prevents you from performing essential household tasks safely.
- Core support budget: You must have funding allocated under assistance with daily life.
- Informal support assessment: The NDIA considers whether family or housemates can reasonably provide the cleaning support first.
- Goal alignment: Your plan must include a goal related to maintaining a safe and independent living environment.
What is covered by NDIS home cleaning?
NDIS home cleaning supports can include:
- Vacuuming and mopping - Keeping all floor surfaces clear of allergens and trip hazards.
- Kitchen and bathroom sanitisation - Cleaning sinks, toilets, showers, and food preparation areas.
- Dusting and surface wiping - Maintaining a dust-free environment.
How can I find NDIS home cleaning services near me?
In Australia, there are a number of NDIS providers (like Hireup) that offer support workers who can provide regular home cleaning services.
Hireup has 14,000+ trusted support workers who are ready to help with your at-home cleaning needs.
What is not covered under NDIS home cleaning?
- Professional trades: Services like plumbing or electrical work.
- General lifestyle cleaning: Window cleaning above ground level or home improvements.
- Standard bond cleaning: Bond cleans are excluded unless the move is directly related to your disability needs.
Read more about what you can spend your NDIS funding on.
How much do NDIS home cleaning services cost?
Rates for NDIS home cleaning services must follow the hourly price limits outlined in the NDIS Price Guide 2026.
- Item number: 01_020_0120_1_1
- Item name and notes: House Cleaning And Other Household Activities, Performing essential house cleaning activities that the participant is not able to undertake.
- Unit: Hour
- National: $60.01
- Remote: $84.14
- Very remote: $90.15
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