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Finding safe, secure, and appropriate housing is essential for everyone, especially for people with disabilities who may require tailored support to meet their daily living needs. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) recognises this and offers a range of accommodation and tenancy services designed to provide a stable foundation for a better quality of life.
NDIS accommodation and tenancy assistance refers to the support available for NDIS participants who need help finding and maintaining a home. This could include help to apply for a rental tenancy, meet tenancy obligations, or access suitable housing that meets a participant’s physical, emotional, and social needs.
Whether someone requires assistance with daily living, ongoing care from support workers, or home modifications to improve accessibility, the NDIS provides tailored support under a participant’s plan to address these needs. These services are especially vital for those who face barriers to maintaining long-term housing or require high support to live safely and independently.
Access to the right housing is more than just a roof over one’s head—it’s the foundation for independent living. For many individuals with disabilities, achieving independence means living in a place that’s not only physically accessible but also emotionally secure and socially connected.
The NDIS can assist with funding for accommodation, helping participants to live in homes that are appropriately designed or modified to meet their unique requirements. These supports empower individuals to manage their own tenancy, maintain personal routines, and connect with their communities.
Housing provided through NDIS may include shared living arrangements, specialist disability accommodation (SDA), or individualised living options—each tailored to match a participant’s goals, preferences, and level of support.
To access NDIS accommodation and tenancy support, a person must be an NDIS participant and demonstrate a need for housing-related assistance due to a disability. Eligibility is determined during the planning phase of an NDIS plan, where housing needs and tenancy support requirements are discussed with a planner or Local Area Coordinator (LAC).
Support may be included in your plan if you:
Require help to secure or maintain tenancy
Need home modifications to make your living environment safe and functional
Have extreme functional impairment or very high support needs
Require support and services to assist with daily life in your home
Being eligible for NDIS doesn’t automatically mean funding for accommodation is included—you must show that your disability impacts your ability to access or maintain housing, and that these supports are reasonable and necessary.
If you’re not sure what supports are right for you, visiting the NDIS website or contacting a provider can help clarify the best path forward.
The NDIS provides a wide variety of housing and living support options designed to meet the diverse needs of people with disabilities. These options aim to remove barriers and offer pathways to independent living, allowing participants to live with dignity, choice, and control.
From 24/7 care in shared settings to flexible support in personal residences, the NDIS offers a range of housing designed for people with different support levels and lifestyle preferences. Below are the most common types of NDIS accommodation supports available.
Supported Independent Living is a funded NDIS support that helps participants live in a shared or individual setting with assistance from support workers. SIL is ideal for those who need help with:
Assistance with daily life routines like cooking, cleaning, or managing medication
Building capacity for independent living
Accessing the community and developing social relationships
SIL is generally designed for individuals with functional impairment or very high support needs who can live in a group setting with shared supports. These are people who may not require specialist disability accommodation, but still need daily help to manage their living environment.
SIL arrangements are typically found in shared living arrangements, where up to five residents live together and receive regular care.
Promotes independence with structured support
Encourages social interaction and shared responsibilities
Allows for individualised support plans based on personal goals
Reduces long-term living costs by sharing services
For participants who require specialised housing due to extreme functional impairment or very high support needs, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) provides purpose-built housing environments that are both secure and accessible.
SDA homes are built according to strict SDA Rules and design standards. These standards ensure homes are accessible, safe, and tailored to each participant’s disability. Dwellings must be enrolled and compliant with arrangements for specialist disability accommodation, ensuring they meet NDIS regulations.
The NDIS provides funding for the housing component of SDA, but not for support services—those are funded separately. SDA pricing arrangements and price limits are determined by the NDIS to reflect the type of build, location, and level of accessibility.
Participants and providers can reference the NDIS pricing arrangements for specialist disability accommodation to understand costs and availability.
Participants looking for SDA can use the SDA Finder on the NDIS website or contact their NDIS planner. The planner helps determine if SDA is reasonable and necessary based on the participant’s goals and disability.
Individualised Living Options (ILO) are designed to support participants in creating flexible, personalised living arrangements outside of traditional models like SIL or SDA.
Examples of ILO setups include:
Living with a host family
Co-residency with a support person
Living alone with tailored outreach support
ILO supports are developed in two stages:
Exploration and Design – planning the best housing solution based on lifestyle and support needs
Implementation and Monitoring – putting the plan in place and adjusting as life changes
While SIL focuses on structured, shared care for those with high support needs, ILO provides more flexible and informal support tailored to personal goals. ILO is ideal for participants who want more autonomy and say in how and where they live.
Short term accommodation (STA) provides temporary housing and support when a participant’s usual carers are unavailable, during respite periods, or while waiting for long-term solutions. It includes:
24/7 care
Meals and activities
Personal support
Medium term accommodation (MTA) helps when a participant is transitioning between homes—for example, while waiting for home modifications or construction of an SDA dwelling. MTA is funded for up to 90 days and ensures that participants have a safe place to stay with the necessary support in the interim.
Participants may also receive NDIS-funded assistance with daily life in their current home. This includes support for:
Showering, dressing, toileting, grooming
Medication support
Cleaning, cooking, and laundry
Shopping and meal prep
Attending appointments
Recreational and social activities
Building confidence to live more independently
This support can be delivered in any housing setting—be it private rental, social housing, or family homes—and aims to support people to live independently while achieving their life goals.
For many NDIS participants, accessing and maintaining a rental tenancy can be a complex process, especially when tenancy obligations are affected by disability-related barriers. That’s why the NDIS accommodation and tenancy services under Registration Group 0101 are so important.
This specific category of support focuses on providing tenancy assistance, planning, and one-on-one help for individuals who face challenges in securing or keeping a home. It forms a critical part of a participant’s NDIS plan when housing is considered a key goal.
NDIS Registration Group 0101, known formally as Accommodation/Tenancy, is designed for NDIS participants who need support to:
Apply for a rental tenancy or to undertake tenancy obligations
Navigate housing and tenancy systems
Resolve issues with current landlords or housing providers
Develop long-term housing goals and strategies
Transition between living arrangements
These supports are designed for people whose disability makes it difficult to understand tenancy rules, communicate with real estate agents, or maintain housing stability due to complex life circumstances.
The NDIS provides a wide range of services under this group, often delivered by a registered NDIS provider. Common supports include:
Tenancy support to meet rental responsibilities (e.g., paying rent on time, resolving disputes)
Support and guidance to understand lease agreements
Help with paperwork and documentation required to access housing
Assistance with transition into new housing or social housing
Barrier reduction strategies to overcome housing discrimination or tenancy risks
Ongoing check-ins to ensure the living situation remains sustainable
These services are vital for individuals with disabilities who want to live more independently but may require a steady level of guidance to maintain housing successfully.
When a participant’s current tenancy is no longer suitable—due to eviction risk, lack of accessibility, or safety concerns—tenancy support can step in.
This support may help participants:
Secure alternative housing
Link with emergency or crisis housing
Plan for long-term appropriate housing options
Coordinate moving logistics, lease transfers, and bond applications
Accommodation and tenancy needs are reviewed and monitored through the NDIS plan, ensuring every participant has the ongoing support and services required to remain stable in their home.
Your NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator (LAC) plays an essential role in identifying and building a housing strategy tailored to your needs.
They help:
Determine whether tenancy assistance is reasonable and necessary
Identify service providers with experience in NDIS accommodation
Connect participants with additional support services
Monitor goals and outcomes during plan reviews
By collaborating with a coordinator, participants are better equipped to understand what supports are available and how to make use of them effectively.
Creating a safe and functional living environment is vital for achieving independent living—especially for individuals with disabilities who may require adjustments to their homes. Through the NDIS, participants can receive funding for home modifications and assistive technology to remove physical barriers and make daily tasks more manageable.
These supports are especially important for participants with extreme functional impairment or those who require specialised housing solutions to live more independently and safely.
Home modifications are physical changes made to a participant’s home to improve safety, accessibility, and functionality. These supports are available as part of the NDIS plan when a person’s disability makes it difficult to move freely or perform daily living activities safely at home.
Participants may be eligible for home modifications to make their home safer and more suited to their needs if:
Their disability impacts mobility, vision, or cognitive function
The current layout of the home is not safe or accessible
They are undertaking tenancy obligations but the property requires upgrades for access
Modifications may be approved in both owned and rental tenancy properties, as long as proper permissions are granted.
Examples of funded home modifications include:
Widening doorways for wheelchair access
Installing grab rails in bathrooms
Adding ramps, stair lifts, or automatic doors
Modifying kitchens for seated use
Improving lighting for visibility and safety
These changes reduce the risk of injury and allow NDIS participants to complete tasks independently without reliance on others, fostering greater confidence in their living arrangements.
Assistive technology refers to tools, devices, or systems that improve a person’s ability to perform tasks they otherwise could not. The NDIS provides funding for various types of assistive technologies to help participants achieve independent living and participate more fully in their communities.
Examples include:
Smart home devices to control lighting or temperature
Communication aids for non-verbal participants
Powered wheelchairs or mobility scooters
Pressure care mattresses
Alarm systems for safety monitoring
These devices are especially valuable in housing designed for people with functional impairment who need advanced support in their home and living support settings.
To access assistive technology, participants must demonstrate the need as part of their NDIS plan. The process includes:
Functional assessment by an allied health professional
Quoting and sourcing appropriate devices
Submitting funding requests based on need and cost
Reviewing the impact during plan reviews
In some cases, assistive technology is used alongside home modifications to provide a fully accessible, smart-enabled living environment.
Understanding how to access housing and tenancy support through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can feel overwhelming at first. Whether you’re looking for safe accommodation, a customised housing solution, or tenancy assistance, the NDIS provides a step-by-step process to ensure you get the care and support you need.
This pathway is designed to support NDIS participants in identifying their accommodation and tenancy needs, securing suitable housing, and connecting with the right support and services to help them live independently.
To begin, individuals must submit an Access Request to become a recognised NDIS participant. This involves providing medical evidence of a permanent and significant disability that impacts daily life.
Once accepted, you’ll work with a Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or NDIS planner to identify your goals, which may include finding appropriate housing, receiving support to help with your tenancy obligations, or transitioning from an unsuitable living situation.
During this stage, the NDIS assesses whether your request for accommodation and tenancy support is reasonable and necessary. The assessment looks at:
Your current living arrangements
Whether you face barriers to maintaining housing
The severity of your functional impairment or very high support needs
Whether NDIS services will help you live more independently
If your disability significantly limits your ability to manage or maintain housing, you may be eligible for supports such as Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Supported Independent Living (SIL), or home modifications.
You’ll then attend a meeting with your NDIS planner, where you can talk about your:
Housing goals and preferences
The need for tenancy assistance
Any required support services
Consideration for home modifications or assistive technology
Desired living environment, such as living alone or in shared living arrangements
This is your opportunity to share what kind of housing solution will help you feel safe, stable, and empowered.
Once your plan is approved, the NDIS provides funding for the supports outlined. Depending on your needs, you may receive:
Support to locate and apply for rental tenancy
Assistance to understand and meet tenancy obligations
Budget for SDA, ILO, or SIL
Resources for medium term accommodation during transitions
Funds for home modifications or assistive devices
It’s important to note that the NDIS may fund the housing support, but not the rent itself (unless you qualify for specialist disability accommodation pricing).
With funding in place, you’ll be supported to choose from registered NDIS providers who can help deliver your accommodation or tenancy supports. These providers can:
Offer 1:1 help with tenancy support
Assist in transitioning to social housing or private rental
Help participants access housing listings and resources
Ensure your accommodation and tenancy goals remain on track
Tools like the SDA Finder and provider directories on the NDIS website or contact with a coordinator can help you explore the best options.
Your NDIS plan is reviewed regularly to ensure your current living costs, support needs, and housing situation are still relevant. If your needs change—such as requiring higher support, a more accessible home, or a different provider—you can request a plan review to adjust funding and supports.
This ongoing process ensures that you continue to receive the right NDIS support to live safely and comfortably.
Living in residential aged care is not always the most suitable option for younger NDIS participants or individuals with disabilities who have unique needs and aspirations. The NDIS provides targeted support to help people transition from aged care facilities into appropriate housing that better aligns with their personal goals and desired lifestyle.
This transition is often a key part of a participant’s NDIS plan, particularly for those seeking to regain autonomy, access community life, and live more independently.
Younger people under the age of 65 who are living in aged care are a specific focus for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Many of them ended up in these facilities not because they needed aged care, but because there were limited housing options and disability-focused services available at the time.
To address this, the NDIS can assist in:
Identifying alternative housing designed for people with disabilities
Coordinating tenancy assistance and advocacy
Offering home modifications or access to specialist disability accommodation (SDA) where needed
Providing transitional living support and personal care
This enables participants to leave aged care and move into safe accommodation that supports their dignity, independence, and community involvement.
Transitioning from aged care often requires access to high support housing—especially for those with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. Fortunately, the NDIS provides funding for a variety of accommodation and tenancy supports to bridge this gap.
These can include:
Medium term accommodation while permanent housing is arranged
Supported independent living (SIL) for 24/7 shared support
Individualised living options (ILO) that promote flexible, person-centred living
Personalised home and living support tailored to participant goals
Support from registered NDIS providers who specialise in complex housing transitions
During this time, the participant’s support team—including their NDIS planner, support coordinator, and allied health professionals—will work together to ensure the level of support is appropriate and sustainable.
Leaving residential care isn’t just about finding a house—it’s about ensuring the right care and support are in place. That’s where support coordination and advocacy services come in.
These services help:
Navigate the tenancy obligations associated with moving to a new home
Link participants to local support services
Ensure housing choices reflect the participant’s specific requirements
Coordinate with providers offering one-on-one support to help with the transition
Connect with tools like the SDA Finder to view vacancies and features
All of this is part of helping participants live more independently, safely, and comfortably—often for the first time in many years.
Finding the right provider is one of the most critical steps in accessing quality NDIS accommodation and tenancy supports. A trusted provider not only delivers the services in your NDIS plan but also becomes a partner in your journey toward independent living.
With so many providers offering a wide range of services, how do you know which one is right for you?
The right registered NDIS provider should meet your specific requirements, respect your preferences, and offer flexible, person-centred supports. Here’s what to consider:
Look for providers with a strong background in delivering NDIS services, especially those tailored to accommodation and tenancy. Those experienced in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Supported Independent Living (SIL), or Individualised Living Options (ILO) are more likely to offer quality, reliable service.
Your goals, lifestyle, and needs should be the foundation of the support you receive. Choose providers who offer:
Customised care planning
One-on-one consultations
Flexibility with your preferred living arrangements and housing goals
A good provider will help you explore suitable housing options and support you to live more independently.
Trustworthy providers are clear about what they offer, what’s included in their fees, and how they’ll work with your NDIS planner or support coordinator. Look for consistency in service delivery, regular communication, and positive reviews.
Also consider whether they:
Assist with tenancy obligations
Provide tenancy support to help you maintain your home
Help with home modifications or coordinate assistive technology
These additional supports ensure you receive more than just housing—they ensure you receive care and support that improves your quality of life.
In many cases, a support coordinator helps bring your housing plan to life. They are the link between your goals, your NDIS plan, and the people who help you achieve them.
Support coordination is especially helpful when:
You’re looking for assistance to navigate housing options
You need to connect your tenancy assistance with other services like transport, therapy, or daily care
You’re transitioning from aged care or unsuitable housing
You want to manage your living costs, services, and supports more effectively
Support coordinators understand the NDIS pricing arrangements for specialist services and can match you with providers who fit your budget and lifestyle. They’ll also help with scheduling, plan reviews, and finding alternative housing if your situation changes.
Here’s how to feel confident in your decision:
Use the NDIS website or contact your Local Area Coordinator to find providers
Ask for a free consultation or housing support assessment
Request to visit current shared living arrangements or SDA homes
Make sure they’re up to date with SDA pricing arrangements and price structures
Ask whether they offer one-on-one support to help with tenancy matters
Remember, your provider should work with you, not just for you. You’re in control.
The time frame varies depending on your situation. After submitting an Access Request, it may take several weeks to assess eligibility, hold a planning meeting, and approve funding in your NDIS plan. The process can be quicker if your tenancy needs are urgent or linked to extreme functional impairment.
Yes. The NDIS supports shared living arrangements when preferred by the participant. Whether you want to live with friends, family, or support peers, your NDIS planner can help you include this in your housing goals and plan.
Your NDIS plan is flexible and reviewed regularly. If your health, support needs, or tenancy obligations change, you can request a plan review. This allows adjustments in your funding or supports, such as transitioning from short term accommodation to specialist disability accommodation.
No. While the NDIS provides funding for home modifications, support workers, or tenancy assistance, it generally does not cover rent. Exceptions apply under Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), where funding supports housing for people with very high support needs or functional impairment.
SDA: Disability accommodation built for participants with high support needs and extreme functional impairment.
SIL: 24/7 support services provided in a shared or private home.
ILO: Flexible housing solution tailored to how and where you want to live, with the necessary care and support included.
Achieving independent living starts with having the right team and support system. If you’re ready to explore your options, set housing goals, or leave residential care, now is the time to act.
You can get started by:
Speaking with your current NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator
Reaching out to a registered NDIS provider that offers accommodation and tenancy services
Using tools like the SDA Finder to explore housing vacancies near you
Many providers offer a free consultation or housing support assessment to help determine your specific requirements. This is a great way to ask questions, learn about available NDIS services, and see if a provider is the right fit.
Take advantage of available tools and supports such as:
The SDA pricing arrangements and price limits
Guidelines for home modifications to make your living space safer
Access to assistive technology funding
Information about NDIS pricing arrangements for specialist services
The NDIS can fund the supports you need to live more independently, connect you to alternative housing, and help you manage your tenancy obligations with confidence.
At the heart of every great support journey is a provider who truly listens, understands, and delivers — and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Advantage Care. As one of Victoria’s most trusted and experienced registered NDIS providers, we offer the complete range of accommodation and tenancy supports outlined in this article — from Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) to home modifications, tenancy assistance, and support coordination.
We don’t just provide services — we empower people. Our team is dedicated to creating meaningful housing solutions that support independent living, safety, comfort, and long-term stability. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of your first NDIS plan, transitioning out of aged care, or simply looking for a provider who delivers with heart, Advantage Care is here to guide you every step of the way.
Located in Melton West, Advantage Care proudly serves participants across Melbourne and nearby areas, providing high-quality, personalised support designed around your goals, lifestyle, and needs. Our unwavering commitment to transparency, excellence, and a client-first approach makes us a standout choice for individuals and families seeking reliable, high-quality NDIS accommodation and tenancy services.
Accessing the right NDIS accommodation and tenancy supports can be life-changing. From suitable housing and specialist disability accommodation to home modifications, tenancy assistance, and personalised care, the NDIS provides a path toward greater independence, comfort, and inclusion for people with disabilities.
This journey isn’t just about housing — it’s about having a place to call home, where you can thrive, feel safe, and live life on your own terms.
At Advantage Care, we’re more than just a provider. We’re a committed partner in your future — ready to walk alongside you, advocate for you, and help you unlock every opportunity the NDIS makes possible.
So whether you’re planning your first NDIS plan, adjusting to new living arrangements, or looking for a team that truly puts your goals first — you belong here.
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