Attendant care workers provide support and assistance for people living with disability to manage their essential and routine activities of daily living. When it comes to attendant care, your plan will be uniquely created for you and your goals. Attendant care can cover a wide range of supports. For some, it may simply be personal care, whilst for others, it may also involve assistance and support to make decisions, support with regulating emotions and navigating daily life, encouragement to increase independence with personal and domestic tasks, support in attending treatment/therapies and emotional support to manage challenging situations.

Usually, attendant care services are provided to assist people with activities including:

Personal care such as bathing or dressing,

Domestic tasks, such as meal preparation, and cleaning,

Help to attend your injury-related treatment, and rehabilitation appointments or activities,

Support with engaging in family or community activities,

Registered nursing assistance,

General maintenance of your home and gardening.

If you have been severely injured in a motor accident or at work in NSW, icare funds attendant care support in the home. This is delivered by support workers who help you with day-to-day activities that are difficult for you to manage because of your injury. This can include assitance with personal care/hygeine, managing medication, home rehabilitation programs and getting involved in community activities.

Attendant care services offer several benefits, including enhanced independence, personalised care tailored to individual needs, assistance with essential personal care tasks, and support in improving quality of life. These services aim to empower individuals to live their lives to the fullest and maintain their dignity and well-being.