Find accessible housing: start with your needs and support plan
Finding Your Accessible Home: A Housing Hub guide
By Housing Hub · Originally published 25 November 2020
Original article and dated context
The Housing Hub is a way for people with disability to find suitable housing. Advertising properties from a range of housing providers, the Housing Hub also hosts a library of useful information about housing options and planning your move.
Looking for a home that suits your needs might seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be! With a bit of preparation, you can find the perfect place for you.
To support people through this process, we’re running a series of workshops (more on that below) and got to thinking about what people should consider when looking for suitable housing.
So, what are some tips to find your perfect home? Here’s our top three.
Start with what you want and need.
The NDIS has improved the landscape dramatically, with numerous housing options now available. Things have changed a lot, trust us!
As a result, don’t just accept what you think is on offer. And definitely don’t accept what history says you should. You’ll limit your own choices.
Instead, focus on what you want and need – and start your search there. If you want or need to live in your own place, there’s no reason you won’t be able to find a place just for you. Watching this short video is a great way to start thinking about your seach for a new home.
[Clickability update, September 2026: This is encouragement, not a guarantee of a suitable vacancy, affordability or NDIS approval. Check the property and your support arrangements before committing.]
Research, research, and research.
Get informed about all the different places you could live and the different types of NDIS supports that are available in those places.
For instance, you could live independently in your own unit, with Supported Independent Living (SIL) funds to help you in your home. This could look like a concierge service, where you ring someone on-site to come and assist you.
[Clickability update, September 2026: SIL is a support option with its own requirements, not automatic funding for every independent unit or concierge service. Compare current NDIA home-and-living options.]
Also think about location. Is a particular place near public transport? Can you easily navigate the paths nearby? Is there easy access to shops? Do you have supports nearby?
But don’t worry, you don’t have to do this research solo! Your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or Support Coordinator can help. They’re here to help.
(If you don’t have a Support Coordinator, you can ask for one in your next Plan Review.)
Know how to talk to the NDIS.
If you want to move out, and you’ve found the right place for you, you’ll need to align this with your NDIS Goals and show exactly how moving out will help you achieve these goals.
The NDIS is designed around what reasonable-and-necessary supports you need to help you achieve your goals, so be very clear about these – and use all that research.
Go to your Planning with any reports or assessments you’ve had done and invite your necessary support people to the Planning meeting.
[Clickability update, September 2026: This is a historical invitation. Housing Hub’s published online-learning resources offer a current place to explore housing information; confirm any live event details directly.]
You’ll hear their stories of how they found the right home for them. A workbook will help you to think about what you need in a home, how the NDIS is involved and who can support you. They are small and designed for discussion and accessibility.
And if you’re looking for housing, we encourage you to create your own Profile on the Housing Hub. With a few details from you, the Housing Hub can alert you to properties that might suit you. You can find out more about creating a Housing Hub profile here.
Clickability editorial update: September 2026
How participants can inspect a home against real needs
Write down the access features you need before browsing. Check the route into the home, doorways, bathroom, kitchen and where equipment will go. Ask for measurements or inspect with someone who understands your requirements; a listing’s “accessible” label is not enough.
For coordinators: keep housing and support decisions connected
Help the participant compare the property against their priorities and identify missing information. With permission, bring support availability and equipment requirements into the conversation before a commitment is made.
Explain what has been approved, what still needs a decision and who is responsible for the next step. Avoid treating a desired property as proof that a particular support model will be funded.
Questions readers ask
Does an accessible listing guarantee the home will suit me?
No. Check the particular features, measurements, location and support you need before committing.
Can I assume SIL funding applies to any property I choose?
No. Discuss which home and living supports are appropriate and approved for your circumstances. Official guidance
Find support to go with your housing plans
Use Clickability to describe the services you need around daily life at home. Browse provider profiles and reviews while checking availability and suitability.
