NDIS Cleaning Explained — What's Covered & How to Access

If you or someone you care for is an NDIS participant, you may be able to use NDIS funding to cover professional home cleaning services. This guide explains which NDIS funding categories apply, what cleaning services are covered, and how to access this support in Canberra ACT and Perth WA.

Which NDIS Funding Category Covers Cleaning?

Home cleaning services for NDIS participants are funded under Core Supports — specifically the Assistance with Daily Life (ADL) category. This category covers support that helps participants with daily living tasks they cannot do independently or safely on their own. Cleaning is listed as a funded support when it is related to the participant's disability and contributes to maintaining a safe and hygienic home environment.

What Cleaning Services Can Be Funded?

• Regular home cleaning (weekly or fortnightly)
• Deep cleaning for participants who haven't been able to maintain their home
• Bathroom and hygiene cleaning
• Kitchen cleaning
• Laundry area cleaning
• Window cleaning and vacuuming
• Rubbish removal

Do I Need a Registered NDIS Provider?

If your NDIS plan is managed by the NDIA (agency-managed), you must use a registered NDIS provider. If your plan is plan-managed or self-managed, you have more flexibility — but using a registered provider is still recommended for compliance and quality assurance. Shine Wise Cleaning is a registered NDIS provider in both Canberra and Perth.

How to Set Up NDIS Cleaning in Canberra or Perth

1. Speak with your support coordinator or plan manager about adding cleaning support to your plan
2. Contact Shine Wise Cleaning for a free quote — we'll work with your coordinator to confirm scope and schedule
3. We set up a regular cleaning roster that fits your goals and routine
4. We invoice your plan manager directly — no out-of-pocket cost for agency and plan-managed participants

How Much Cleaning Does NDIS Cover?

The amount of cleaning support funded depends on your individual NDIS plan and your assessed support needs. Most participants receive between 1 and 4 hours of cleaning support per fortnight. Your support coordinator can help you understand how much is allocated in your plan and how to make the most of it.

Book NDIS Cleaning with Shine Wise in Canberra or Perth

Shine Wise Cleaning is a registered NDIS provider delivering compassionate, reliable home cleaning for participants across Canberra ACT and Perth WA. We work with support coordinators, plan managers and self-managed participants. Call 0431 195 300 or request a free NDIS cleaning quote online.

Source: NDIS — Assistance with Daily Life (Core Supports)

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission — registered providers

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