Assistance with everyday life
Help with tasks you currently need assistance to complete, such as personal routines or essential household jobs.
A practical guide
Understanding NDIS supports in Canberra
Understanding NDIS supports in Canberra starts with what you need help doing. This guide explains the differences between Barmil’s services so you can prepare questions and choose the support to discuss.
Learning everyday skills
Support to practise a skill over time, rather than simply having a task done for you.
Participating in your community
Assistance with taking part in activities you choose. Individual support, group programs and tailored participation have different purposes.
Travelling to what matters
Discuss the journey, your access requirements and any assistance you need at your destination. Confirm what is included before making a booking.
Using this NDIS support guide
If you are comparing support options in Canberra, choose NDIS supports by their purpose. Assistance with a task, learning to do it, attending an activity and joining a group can require different arrangements.
Four things to clarify before starting
- Your goal: the routine, task or activity you want help with.
- The service: what support is being offered and whether it suits your needs.
- The arrangements: timing, availability, location and the people involved.
- The costs: support time, travel and any other charges, along with how payment will be managed.
Check your individual funding arrangements.
A service being listed on this website does not mean it is automatically funded for every participant. Your plan and disability-related needs determine which supports may be appropriate. Ask for clarification before agreeing to services.
Accommodation and tenancy assistance is different from supplying SDA housing. Daily tasks in a shared home do not automatically mean a SIL arrangement. These terms describe different types of support.
For current scheme information, visit the official NDIS participant website. For provider registration information, visit the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.