Choosing the best NDIS home and living options for you.
Moving out of home is a big step. You might want to live with others or you might want your own space. Either way, the goal is the same: a home that feels comfortable, supportive and right for you. There are lots of living options to explore, including renting, buying, living with family or sharing with friends. While the NDIS does not fund rent or everyday living costs, it may fund disability-related supports that can be shaped around different living arrangements, as long as you can explain your goals and the supports you need. Start with your life, not the funding. When you start looking into independent living, it’s easy to hear funding terms straight away like ILO, SIL or SDA. But those options only make sense once you’ve worked out what you actually want your life to look like. When you start with the funding, you may end up in a living arrangement that doesn’t suit you. When you start with imagining the type of home and life you want to live, you can request a clearer plan that reflects: Who you want to live with What you want your home to feel like What supports you need and
