Assistance with Daily Living (ADL) – NDIS Support in Cairns

There are times in life when a little help with everyday tasks makes a big difference. Assistance with Daily Living (ADL) under the NDIS provides one-to-one help or supervision with personal tasks so you can live as independently as possible. Supports are delivered individually, in a range of settings—including your own home and the community.

What supports are included in ADL?

Every person’s needs and goals are unique, so ADL supports are tailored to your NDIS plan and preferences. Your funding in Core Supports → Assistance with Daily Life may include:

Daily self-care assistance (e.g., getting out of bed, showering, grooming, toileting, dressing).
Mealtime help: meal preparation, eating assistance, hydration prompts.
Mobility and transfers: moving safely at home and in the community.
Household tasks including cleaning and yard maintenance.
Shared living support in a group home or apartment.
Living independently with assistance via Supported Independent Living (SIL).
Short-term assistance / respite (short-term accommodation and support).
Community access and participation supports.

Who is eligible for ADL support?

To access ADL, you’ll need an active NDIS plan with funding in Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life.
Not sure if ADL is included? Your Support Coordinator or LAC can help you check your plan and request changes if needed.

How HCCS delivers ADL supports

We know choosing a new carer can feel like a big step. At HCCS, the relationship between participant and support worker is at the heart of quality care. Before services begin, we arrange a one-to-one meet and assessment to understand your needs, routines, culture, and preferences—so your supports are personalised from day one.

Our ADL assessment & support planning

Before the start date, HCCS holds an intake meeting with you (and your chosen person—family, carer, or Support Coordinator). We use this time to understand your goals, preferences, and any existing health or support information. From there, we:

Develop a Support Plan and Daily Planner aligned to your NDIS goals.
Match you with experienced support workers who suit your preferences and support requirements.
Provide a Schedule of Supports outlining hours and costs for your review.
Commence services under a clear Service Agreement.

Examples of ADL supports we can provide

Personal care (getting up, showering, dressing, grooming).
Mobility support and safe transfers.
Grocery shopping and other errands.
Household tasks (cleaning, laundry, light household management).
Meal preparation and cooking to your plan or preferences.
Mealtime assistance (supervised or assisted feeding).
Transport coordination for appointments and prescription collection.
Hobbies and activities—at home and in the community.
Medication assistance as per your prescribed medication plan.
Companionship and emotional support to build confidence and connection.

Service area: HCCS is a trusted NDIS provider in Cairns and Far North Queensland (FNQ) delivering ADL / Activities of Daily Living in-home and community supports designed to build confidence, capacity, and independence.

When we first started with HCCS, we understood that Agaru would be engaging with a whole new set of carers all over again! However, we came to realise that beyond our expectations, the HCCS administration and carer staff worked with so much diligence and professionalism, that Agaru was able to engage with more activities – personal, medical / physio and social - in just three weeks, than what he had in four months with the previous carer organisation. It was a valuable and significant decision to change to HCCS. Since starting, we discovered the recommendations to move came from our NDIS Plan co-ordinator, plus a family relative who had also completed a NDIS Plan co-ordinator course. Agaru is now undergoing planned hydrotherapy activities, with a specialist and the attending HCCS carer staff member, as well as continuing scheduled ongoing speech pathology therapy and other physical exercise activities. It is such a milestone to achieve......!!

Agaru Anderson

Hello, my name is Tula Maya Magar. I was born in Bhutan. Over 30 years ago I fled my home country and went to Nepal, following the mass exodus of fellow southern Bhutanese, who are mainly Nepali speakers. While living in a refugee camp in Nepal, I lost my vision and subsequently, I came to Australia as a visually impaired person. I have had a huge shift in life, moving from a refugee camp to the beautiful country of Australia. After relocation, things became relaxed to some extent. But my visual impairment could not be reversed. I always had to rely on my husband for community access and attending important appointments. My sons and daughters must work and thus cannot be with me. My husband, who is also my carer, is unable to speak English, not being able to drive, I had a limited movement because I had to mostly rely on him. He would hold my hand and take me to places that were within walking distance. But the circumstances have changed now since I started availing support through NDIS. I have my support worker. My support worker takes me to places, takes me to attend medical appointments. With the help of my support worker, the community and shopping centres have become accessible to me. Not only that, but my support worker also translates important information for me. Every second Tuesday, when I get to meet other community members, I enjoy speaking to them and singing songs. I became a rejuvenated person. I feel as if my vision has come back. I may never see things again, but I feel my inner eye, like a divine eye, has become open through which I can see things not only just that are around but those that are subtle, too.

Tula Magar

I was hospitalised for about three months. My Support Coordinator tried her best to find a matching Support Worker for me who can understand me, my disability, my culture and foster a positive care and support. I was lacking consistent support due to the incompetency of my SW’s. I was introduced to HCCS care in June 2022. Within a very short period of time HCCS and their SW become a crucial part of my support network. My Support Workers are friendly and understand my unique needs. I like their flexibility, they become available even with short notice regardless of any day or time. Sometimes I am not sure how my funding works and like to understand more about NDIS. The way they treat and answer me is very professional. Their empathy and effective communication skills have made a significant difference in my life.

Timena Blanket

Assistance with Daily Life