Some common Housing options for people with a disability

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Cost  - DSP (Disability Support Pension) = Private rental aim for around $250 - $300 per week

- Jobseeker = Private rental aim for $100 - $150 per week

How To Apply: Search then view house. Application form online or paper from real estate agent

Decision: Real Estate agent sends application to owner to choose

Tip: Include a Cover note to introduce who client is

Note: Pensions & State Trustee managed are positive for landlords as it is a stable income

www.realestate.com.au  www.domain.com.au

State funded housing

How to Apply: income assessment + application + area of preference + proof if need priority access 

Timeline: Application reviewed by (DFFH) DHHS, decision in 2-3 mths

Decision: put onto waiting list for housing (1BR – 3BR house/apartment ) in up to 5 preferred areas 

Public Housing Availability: waiting list 

https://www.housing.vic.gov.au/housing-options

State funded + Cost: 25% of pension  

Granny flat style container is lowered into someone’s backyard  Application: Income assessed and council site approval  

Timeline: 2-3 months  

Decision: 2 designs to choose from. Instal and set up (and removal) costs are provided. Unit is connected into the main house’s water and electricity.  

www.housing.vic.gov.au/movable-units.vic.gov.au 

NDIS funded housing -  Specialist disability accommodation | NDIS 

How to Apply: Functional or psychological assessments + Home and Living form + supporting documents to show where/how you want to live (alone/share)

Timeline: Emailed to SDA panel for decision - 6mths

Decision: Annual funded amount paid to SDA provider SDA availability

◦HPS – for people who need a hoist 

◦FA – for people in a wheelchair 

◦IL – for people who have mobility/vision/sensitivity/low IQ  

◦Robust – for people who have behaviours of concern (damage walls, need clear line of sight, safe room for workers) 

www.housinghub.com.au www.gonest.com.au 

NDIS Funded Supports

Homes owned or managed by a Support Provider under NDIS

- Rent directly to the SIL provider or find your own private rental and just employ the SIL for supports only

- No option for changing SIL Provider in the home if using their rental

- House Management is run by the SIL provider

- SIL is a special funding under NDIS that is quoted by the SIL Provider. 

- Shared support with the other housemates

www.mycarespace.com.au  www.clickability.com.au

Cost: Pension SRS $450 per week (Non-pension SRS is more)

- Includes 

◦Rent (lockable single room with ensuite in most cases)

◦All meals – some served in your room, or eaten in shared dining area

◦Cleaning and laundry

◦On-site support (if more support needed, can use NDIS funding)

How To Apply: Search then call to make an inspection time. Apply onsite

Decision: SRS’s are independently owned – decisions are made by manager.

https://providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/supported-residential-services