Want to hire a gardener because you need help with gardening and yard maintenance? Need low maintenance front yard landscaping too? Keeping your garden and yard neat and tidy is an important part of the overall maintenance of your home, whether you rent or own your home.
If you didn’t know already, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) includes a category called “Assistance with daily life” under the Core supports budget.
Supports in this category aim to help people with disabilities perform daily tasks as independently as possible. Support for garden and yard maintenance is included under this category.
Not all NDIS participants will be given funding for garden and yard maintenance support. Funding for this will only be granted to you if the support is considered as reasonable and necessary.
In simpler terms, if your disability makes it difficult for you to perform tasks for upkeeping your garden and yard, you are eligible to receive NDIS funding for this.
Circumstances That the NDIS Will Look Into
It can be confusing to determine exactly what circumstances the NDIS will cover but generally they should fit the following:
- Your disability prevents you from being able to perform the tasks yourself
- The support will help you achieve your life goals
- It is considered reasonable and necessary
- The support will help you live an ordinary life.
Support Services That Can Be Covered
If funding will be approved, you can get a support worker to help you with the following:
- Mowing lawns
- Trimming hedges
- Mulching and weed control
- Digging, planting, and sowing
Take note that the NDIS will only cover the cost of getting someone to perform the tasks. The NDIS will not pay for gardening equipment or products such as mulch, soil, compost, or plants.
Questions to Answer Before Looking For a Service Provider
Before looking for a service provider to provide the supports, answer these questions first:
- Are there any tasks you can do yourself?
- What are the gardening and yard maintenance tasks that you need help with?
- How often does your lawn usually need mowing?
- What are the tasks that can be done less often?
- What day of the week are you available for a support worker to come to your home to do the tasks?
Communicating With Service Providers
After answering these questions, the next step is to look for a good service provider:
- Get quotes from service providers near you so you can compare prices and services.
- Ask if they have discounts for regular servicing.
- Ask for their availability and check whether it matches yours.
- Discuss and make any arrangements for access such as unlocking the gate.
- Tell your service provider if you have pets and ensure any dogs are restrained on the day that they will come to your home.
- Ensure that the service agreement between you and the service provider clearly outlines the services and costs.
No Need to Worry About Your Garden and Yard With Avocadocare!
We know that you want to focus on achieving your life goals. This is why Avocadocare can take care of your gardening and yard maintenance needs so you can put your attention on the bigger picture.
We offer NDIS gardening services and NDIS yard maintenance so you don’t need to worry about it.
Stop the “yard maintenance near me” search because our team of professionals are always ready to help.
Other NDIS packages we have include: therapeutic supports, core support, capability building support, support coordination, and psychosocial recovery support.
