What accomodation and housing supports does NDIS fund?

What accomodation and housing supports does NDIS fund?

There are two shorter-term housing and two long-term housing supports available in the NDIS:

Short term options/respite:
  1. Short-term accommodation (STA)
  2. Medium-term accomodation (MTA)

Longer term options:
  1. Specialist Disability Accomodation (SDA)
  2. Supported Independent Living (SIL)
  3. Independent Living Options (ILO)

The eligibility for SDA funding is determined through an assessment process, and participants must meet specific criteria to qualify for this type of support. Your funding must specifically state and list that SDA supports has been included in order for you to use your NDIS funds for these supports. During your NDIS planning meeting or review, your LAC or NDIA planner will gather information from you about your current and future home and living goals, as well as your support needs to help determine what home and living supports are best suited for your needs.

You may be required to provide other assessments or reports during this process to help make the best decision for what supports are right for you.


What is the difference between STA and MTA?


Short Term Accomodation (STA)
Medium Term Accomodation (MTA)
Purpose of Support
Allows the opportunity for the participant to be supported by someone else whilst providing their carer with short term breaks from their usual caring responsibilities.
Funding for somewhere to live if you can't move into your long term home because your disability supports aren't ready. Usually one-off support (it is NOT short term or emergency housing)
Inclusions
All expenses package in 24 hour period - accomodation, food, support worker and negotiated activities.
Accomodation ONLY, NOT day to day living costs or personal care supports
Support length
Up to 28 days (per year)
Up to 90 days

How is it funded in my plan?
Note: If approved - funding for STA and MTA will be included in your CORE - Assistance with Daily Life budget.

How much do these supports cost?
The cost is based on a daily rate and will differ depending on the level of support required, the number of support workers providing supports to each individual and the day of the week.

To find out more and if you are eligible for these supports, click here to read the NDIS guidelines :


What is the difference between SIL, ILO and SDA?

Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Individualised Living Options (ILO) Specialist Disability Accomodation (SDA)
Purpose of support
Support to help you live independently in your home or with others
Support to help chose a supported home environment and build independence
Assistance to live in a specifically designed home for people with extreme functional impairment or very high needs
Inclusions
At home support or supervision to build skills in self-care, independence and maintaining a safe home for people with higher support needs


Primarily for 18 years +
Support in making decisions around where you want to live, who you want to live with and what supports you need and then putting those supports in place

Primarily for 18 years +
Cost to design and modify specialist disability accomodation to suit the needs of someone with high complex disability needs
Exclusions

Day-to-day living costs (rent/mortgage, groceries, utilities), social activities, furniture, home or vehicle modification/costs
Informal supports, day-to-day living costs (rent/mortgage, groceries, utilities), furniture, supports outside the home, home or vehicle modification
Day-to-day living costs (rent/mortgage, groceries, utilities), social activities, vehicle modification


How is it funded in my plan?
Note: If approved - funding for SIL, ILO and SDA will be included in your CORE - Assistance with Daily Life budget or CAPITAL - Home modification (SDA only)


How much do these supports cost?
The cost is based on a daily rate and will differ depending on the level of support required, the number of support workers providing supports to each individual and the day of the week.

To find out more and if you are eligible for these supports, click here to read the NDIS guidelines :


What if I am in need of housing options and don't meet the above criteria?
The NDIS do not generally housing, other than Specialist Disability Accomodation which is for those with high complex needs. If you need affordable housing or are at risk of homelessness, there are state or territory government programs that can help you.

Your local area coordinator (LAC) or support coordinator, if you have one, can help you apply for state or territory housing or homelessness services.



I do not have funding for this support?
If your plan has not included funding for these supports, and you feel this is reasonable & necessary for your disability needs, you will need to get in touch with your NDIA planner or LAC directly, or call NDIA on 1800 800 110 to discuss a plan review or your options for funding.


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