{"id":3698,"date":"2022-11-21T11:00:19","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T01:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspirehub.com.au\/?p=3698"},"modified":"2025-06-25T12:12:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T02:12:54","slug":"ndis-housing-options-package","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aspirehub.com.au\/blog\/2022\/11\/21\/ndis-housing-options-package\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an NDIS Housing options package?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thinking About Moving? An NDIS Housing Options Package Can Help<\/h3>\n

Are you ready to find a new place to live, but not sure where to begin? The NDIS Housing Options Package<\/strong> is designed to help you explore different accommodation choices and get the right support in place to make the move easier. It includes coordination, funding for supports, and a clear plan for your transition.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break down what the package involves – and how to know if it\u2019s something you need.<\/p>\n

What Is an NDIS Housing Options Package?<\/h3>\n

If your disability affects how and where you live, an NDIS Housing Options Package might be right for you.<\/p>\n

With this package, your support coordinator or Local Area Coordinator (LAC)<\/strong> will help create an Exploring Housing Options Plan<\/strong>. This document outlines your current living situation, your goals, your interests, and your support needs. It helps the NDIS understand what kind of housing best suits your lifestyle and future ambitions.<\/p>\n

If needed, they\u2019ll also prepare a recommendation for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)<\/strong> and a Life Transition Plan<\/strong>, which details the supports required to move into your new home.<\/p>\n

What Types of Housing Are Available?<\/h3>\n

The NDIS supports a variety of housing solutions to help you live more independently. From home modifications to in-home supports, the goal is to match your needs with the right setup.<\/p>\n

While the NDIS doesn\u2019t pay for rent or standard housing costs, other government programs might assist if your disability affects your ability to work. This is where having a knowledgeable support coordinator can really help \u2013 they\u2019ll guide you through the housing process and make sure your NDIS plan reflects your goals.<\/p>\n

Some of the housing types that could be explored in your plan include:<\/p>\n

Supported Independent Living (SIL)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ideal for people who need round-the-clock support, SIL offers shared living arrangements with assistance from support workers and the opportunity to build connections with housemates in a safe and social setting.<\/p>\n

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

For individuals with high or complex support needs, SDA provides purpose-built homes with accessibility features tailored to your requirements \u2013 such as wider doorways, lowered benches, or automated systems.<\/p>\n

Short- and Medium-Term Accommodation (STA and MTA)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

These options provide temporary stays, either as a respite or as a stepping-stone into more permanent accommodation. You can use your funded days flexibly across the year.<\/p>\n

At Aspire Hub<\/strong>, we offer all of these NDIS housing types \u2013 and we\u2019re here to help you find the one that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n

How Do I Access a Housing Options Package?<\/h3>\n

If your current living situation makes you feel unsafe, unhappy, or isolated from family, work, or your community, talk to your support coordinator before your next NDIS planning meeting.<\/p>\n

Not due for a review? You can request a plan review at any time.<\/p>\n

Make sure to include “explore more appropriate housing options”<\/strong> as one of your goals at your planning meeting. If you’re eligible, the NDIS will then fund the development of a housing plan, which includes:<\/p>\n