A support worker provides practical disability support based on your needs, preferences, goals and agreed support plan.
Support in everyday life
This can include personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, travel and community participation. The assistance depends on your plan, funding and the worker’s skills.
Your preferences guide the support
Discuss how you like tasks done, your routines and communication needs. Ask how workers are matched, how changes are handled and who to contact with concerns.
At 24/7 Support Australia, we discuss these arrangements with you before support begins.
NDIS: What is a support worker
Reviewed 11 November 2026