01_201_0115_1_1
Assistance With Self-Care Activities in a STA - Weekday Evening

Line Item Description

NDIS Line Item: 01_201_0115_1_1 - Assistance With Self-Care Activities in a STA - Weekday Evening

This support item falls under the Core Support Category, specifically within the Registration Group 0115: Assistance with Daily Life Tasks in a Group or Shared Living Arrangement. It is designed to cover the cost of additional, one-on-one (1:1) support provided to a participant who is already receiving Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Assistance (including Respite). The funding does not include the accommodation component of the STA itself.

Purpose and Scope

The primary purpose of this line item is to provide targeted, individual support with daily personal tasks during the evening period, generally between 6:00 pm and 12:00 am (midnight), on any weekday (Monday to Friday). It is used when a participant requires a dedicated support worker at a 1:1 ratio for a specific period, even if the general STA support they are receiving is at a lower ratio (e.g., 1:2 or 1:4). This ensures a participant's high-intensity or individual support needs are met during critical evening hours.

Key Activities Covered

The support is focused on assisting the participant with routine personal activities, including but not limited to:

Bathing, showering, and other personal hygiene tasks.

Dressing and grooming.

Assistance with preparing and eating meals.

Managing medication as prescribed.

Support with mobility and transfers within the accommodation.

Goals and Outcomes

The delivery of this support aims to achieve positive participant outcomes. These include:

Fostering a sense of autonomy and encouraging independence with self-care tasks.

Ensuring the participant receives the necessary level of care and safety during their stay.

Maintaining a comfortable and stable routine, especially during the transition from day activities to a nighttime routine.

Claiming Conditions

This support is claimed by the hour. As a type of additional support, it can also be claimed for respite services provided in the participant’s own home. The support item is subject to other NDIS claim conditions, including potential claims for Provider Travel, Short Notice Cancellations, and Non-Face-to-Face activities related to the direct support.

NOTE: There is not such a thing as NDIS personal care rate that has to be paid (or NDIS personal care fees). The price given in NDIS Pricing Arrangements is the maximum that can be charged. However, this does not mean that you have to charge at this rate. In fact, it is usually wise to charge less - a lot of providers do this in order to get more work.