What is an NDIS Housing options package?

Thinking About Moving? An NDIS Housing Options Package Can Help

Are you ready to find a new place to live, but not sure where to begin? The NDIS Housing Options Package 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.

Let’s break down what the package involves – and how to know if it’s something you need.

What Is an NDIS Housing Options Package?

If your disability affects how and where you live, an NDIS Housing Options Package might be right for you.

With this package, your support coordinator or Local Area Coordinator (LAC) will help create an Exploring Housing Options Plan. 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.

If needed, they’ll also prepare a recommendation for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and a Life Transition Plan, which details the supports required to move into your new home.

What Types of Housing Are Available?

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.

While the NDIS doesn’t 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 – they’ll guide you through the housing process and make sure your NDIS plan reflects your goals.

Some of the housing types that could be explored in your plan include:

Supported Independent Living (SIL)

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.

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

For individuals with high or complex support needs, SDA provides purpose-built homes with accessibility features tailored to your requirements – such as wider doorways, lowered benches, or automated systems.

Short- and Medium-Term Accommodation (STA and MTA)

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.

At Aspire Hub, we offer all of these NDIS housing types – and we’re here to help you find the one that’s right for you.

How Do I Access a Housing Options Package?

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.

Not due for a review? You can request a plan review at any time.

Make sure to include “explore more appropriate housing options” 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:

• An outline of your housing needs and goals

• An allied health assessment

• A proposed budget for required supports

This plan helps identify what will help you live more independently, such as:

• Capacity-building activities

• Assistive technology

• Home modifications

• Special design features in housing

Am I Eligible for the NDIS?

To apply for NDIS funding, you’ll need to meet these requirements:

• Age: You must be between 7 and 65 years old.

• Residency: You must be an Australian citizen, a permanent visa holder, or a Protected Special Category visa holder.

• Disability: You must have a permanent and significant disability caused by an impairment – physical, intellectual, cognitive, neurological, sensory, or psychosocial.

• Early intervention: If early support could reduce your future needs or help your family better support you, you may also be eligible.

You can check your eligibility and learn more about the application process here.

How Aspire Hub Can Help

With over 30 years of experience supporting people with disabilities, Aspire Hub is ready to guide you through every step of your NDIS housing journey.

Whether you’re exploring SDA, SIL, STA, MTA, or Individual Living Options, we can help you find a home that fits your lifestyle and goals — without waiting lists.

Call us on 07 3074 9440 or visit our enquiry page here to learn more and get started today.