Shared Supports
Groceries, errands, getting out in your community — the everyday opportunities- but make it better. Better by sharing the support service with someone else and better for your funding because by sharing a support service your funding can go further. Shared supports let two or more participants split that time, and the cost.
Everyday tasks, shared costs.
What is shared support?
Shared support is when two (or more) NDIS participants use the same support worker, at the same time, for the same activity.
It's not a discount. It's not a workaround. It's a legitimate, NDIS-recognised way to make your funding go further on the tasks you already need help with — grocery shopping, banking, picking up prescriptions, running errands or engaging in your community activities (like a bowling league, men’s shed or DND campaign).
One worker, two+ people, one trip. The cost of that worker's time is split between participants instead of carried by one.
How Shared Support can work
There's no single model. Shared support works differently depending on who you're doing it with and what you’re doing.
With a family member - Sometimes it's as simple as a support worker taking two family members to do the groceries together — same trip, same task, shared time.
With a friend - If you've already got a friend on a similar plan with similar support needs or goals, you can share a worker for tasks you both need done.
With another participant - Don't have someone in mind? We can help match you with another participant with similar needs and goals, so you're not paying for support time alone.
As long as who you’re doing it with is a Participant of the NDIS, consenting and has the appropriate funding available we can work with you to get it organised.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. When you share a support worker’s time with another participant, the cost of that time is also shared- so your funding stretches further.
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No. You can share support with an NDIS funded family member or friend, or we can help match you with another participant with similar support needs.
Ready to make your plan go further?
Tell us what everyday tasks you need help with, and who you'd like to share support with — or let us help you find someone.
Why DAS?
We know you.
Not just your NDIS plan — you. Your goals, your routines, your preferences and your world. We take the time to get it right from the start, so support feels familiar from day one.
We show up.
Every time.
No last-minute changes, no explaining yourself to someone new. Our participants work with consistent mentors they can rely on — because trust is built over time, not overnight.
We handle the hard stuff.
Coordinating support shouldn't feel like a second job. We carry the mental load so you and your family can focus on what matters most.
We communicate.
You'll always know what's happening. From your first enquiry to ongoing support, we keep you informed, involved and in control.
We’re here for life.
As your goals change, your support changes with them. We're not here for a quick fix — we're here for life.