Accommodation

What is NDIS Home and Living?

The NDIS helps participants live independently by funding and supporting their needs. Participants and their families can plan their home and living goals, including the cost of day-to-day living expenses like rent, groceries, and utilities. Most participants access housing through the private market or social housing and are responsible for their own costs, although the NDIS may contribute in limited circumstances.

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What are the differences between Short Term Accommodation and Medium Term accommodation?

Short-term Accommodation (STA) is temporary supported housing for 2-6 weeks for NDIS participants. This accommodation is eligible for participants who face changes in circumstances or crises that put them at risk of homelessness or aged care facilities. STA is also available for capacity building, carers' respite, holidaying, waiting for home modifications, and recovering from an illness. This can be available through the core funding of your NDIS plan.

Medium-term Accommodation (MTA) is transitional housing for NDIS participants who are preparing to move into a permanent home. Eligible participants can have NDIS fund their MTA for up to 90 days. This type of accommodation is available for participants who need temporary housing while they wait for their permanent home to become ready or available, including bridging accommodation for younger people, those ready to leave the hospital, and those eligible for Specialist Disability Accommodation.

How to access NDIS Accommodation?

If you need help with finding short-term accommodation, there are a few people you can reach out to for assistance. You can talk to your support coordinator, local area coordinator, early childhood partner, or planner. But don't worry, you may not need to rely on funding to access short-term accommodation. You can always use your support budgets like STA to help you achieve your goals and we'll be there to help along the way.


Medium-term accommodation is not a standalone support and is included as part of your home and living support. We determine if access to MTA is right for you by assessing your support and accommodation needs, allied health professional reports and daily support needs reports. This is crucial as it assists us in understanding what’s best for you by determining your current citation, strengths, barriers, and daily support needs. 

At the heart of everything we do, is making sure that the support we provide aligns with your unique needs and desires. We're here to help you reach your goals, become more independent, and perform tasks with greater ease. Of course, we also understand the importance of having person-to-person support and that's why we strive to maintain that connection for you. And, just as importantly, we aim to strengthen your ties to your community, healthcare providers, educational facilities, and work.

Do I qualify for NDIS Accommodation?

Short-term Accommodation may be funded by the NDIS if it is deemed necessary for supporting the disability-related needs of the eligible participant. This includes circumstances where the accommodation helps maintain functional capacity, increase independence, and engage in more activities. However, NDIS will not provide funding for longer-term accommodation, as this is considered a general living cost that is expected to be covered by the individual or their family. Additionally, funding for Short-term Accommodation will not be provided for other reasons, such as while waiting for home modifications to be done.


To qualify for Medium-term Accommodation (MTA), an NDIS participant must have a permanent residence ready to move into after completing their MTA stay, be unable to move into their permanent home due to the lack of disability support, or be unable to stay in their current accommodation while awaiting their permanent home. NDIS funding for MTA is only provided if it meets the organization's funding criteria and guidelines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We're always here to answer any and all of your questions. Below are some of the more common questions we receive, however if you don't see your question amongst these, please don't hesitate to give us a call or drop us a line.

Short-term Accommodation (STA) is temporary supported housing for 2-6 weeks for NDIS participants. This accommodation is eligible for participants who face changes in circumstances or crises that put them at risk of homelessness or aged care facilities. STA is also available for capacity building, carers' respite, holidaying, waiting for home modifications, and recovering from an illness. This can be available through the core funding of your NDIS plan.

  • How does NDIS support housing options for people with disabilities in Sydney?

    The NDIS provides support that builds people’s capacity to live independently in their community and supports improving living skills, money, and household management, social and communication skills, and behavioral management.

  • What are the eligibility criteria for NDIS accommodation in Sydney?

    To qualify for NDIS housing in Sydney, individuals must have significant functional limitations or an elevated need for support and meet the requirements for NDIS accommodation such as specialist disability accommodation (SDA). SDA housing is created for individuals with extreme functional impairments or extensive needs. Nonetheless, the majority of participants do not need SDA and alternative housing options may be more fitting. If you are uncertain about your eligibility, reach out to the NDIS for assistance in finding the optimal housing solution for your needs.

  • What types of NDIS accommodation are available?

    • Home-Modifications to your home can be utilised to assist in accessing and using areas of your home easily. Along, with personal home modifications that assist with personal care such as showering and chores like laundry.
    • Specialist disability accommodation is provided to NDIS participants who are people with extreme functional impairment or very high needs specially designed accommodation and care. Specialist disability accommodation may involve a shared home with a small number of other people where you have a private bedroom. You can choose to share your bedroom with other people, like a partner, if you want to. 
    • Short Term and Medium Term accommodations are available services that can be included in an individual's NDIS plan. These services provide respite or help achieve the participant's goals. Medium-term accommodation is funded so that individuals have a place to stay if their long-term home is not yet ready due to their disability support. 
    • Individualised Living Options (ILO) is an opportunity where NDOIS can support you to live the way that suits you. Two stages are involved; Stage 1 is all about exploring and designing the individualised living options that will support you. Stage 2 is to put the supports into place with the help of NDIS. Individualised living option supports are subject to change based on your needs and they are designed to provide you with the safety, stability, and flexibility you need.
    • Assistive technology refers to equipment or devices that assist individuals with disabilities to perform tasks they are unable to do on their own. These devices can also help individuals perform tasks more easily or safely. The NDIS only funds assistive technology that meets the criteria of being reasonable and necessary and does not fund items that are better funded by other government services.

  • How do I find NDIS housing providers in Sydney?

    A participant's plan includes support that the NDIS will fund as well as the support the participant will need to access through the housing system. Most participants access housing in the private market by owning or renting, or through social housing. These markets can include websites such as Housing Hub or Good Housing.

  • What are the costs involved in NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in Sydney?

    The cost of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) varies based on the specific type of SDA and the level of complexity of the participant's disability. The NDIS has established payment guidelines for SDA in a document that outlines the cost for each type of SDA called the “NDIS Pricing Arrangements for Specialist Disability Accommodation. The NDIS Pricing Arrangements aims to offer reasonable prices to participants, fostering innovation, and providing options and control.

  • What are the benefits of NDIS accommodations for people with disabilities in Sydney?

    The NDIS offers several benefits to individuals with disabilities in Sydney through its accommodations. Firstly, by providing specialized disability accommodation (SDA), it creates a secure and accommodating living environment, enabling disabled individuals to live with increased independence and self-respect. This helps in boosting their sense of self-worth and creates a supportive and comfortable home for them. Additionally, the NDIS provides disabled individuals to take control of their lives with greater choice and control, allowing them to access a range of services, support, and resources that can aid in accomplishing their goals, pursuing their passions, and leading a more fulfilling life.

  • How do I access NDIS housing funding in Sydney?

    If you're seeking NDIS housing funding in Sydney, the initial step is to apply to the NDIS. You can obtain an Access Request Form (ARF) and (if additional information is needed to make a decision) a Supporting Evidence Form (SEF), to initiate the process. If your application is approved, NDIS funding will be directly granted to you. To search for appropriate housing, you can browse the Housing Hub, or establish a Housing Seeker profile to let the Housing Hub take care of it for you. This will assist you in locating SDA housing that suits your needs.

  • What support services are available in NDIS accommodation in Sydney?

    Sydney is home to numerous NDIS accommodation options, including social and community housing, homelessness and emergency accommodation services, and Commonwealth Rent Assistance. People who are looking for NDIS accommodation in Sydney can expect to get access to a range of supports, such as daily living skills like self-care, shopping, looking after finances, cooking, or catching public transport, as well as referral to mental and physical health services.

  • How can I make a complaint about NDIS accommodation in Sydney?

    Firstly, you can start by contacting the NDIS, as they can determine if a funded service has been provided in a safe way and to an appropriate standard. 


    If the NDIS is unable to resolve the matter, you can speak with the NDIA or NSW Government for issues not handled by the NDIS and request a review of the decision. 


    If that still doesn't resolve the issue, you can file a complaint with the NSW Ombudsman, who is responsible for overseeing community and disability services in NSW. The Ombudsman has the power to take complaints about any services or supports funded through an NDIS participant's plan, including issues with the support or service received, changes or removal of service, and the response of a service provider to a complaint.

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