the ndis and housing
So will the NDIS fund housing costs or home modifications ? Here ’ s the lowdown direct from the National Disability Insurance Agency website .
The Scheme will assist all participants to live independently . This includes :
• supports that build people ’ s capacity to live independently in the community , such as living skills training , money and household management , social and communication skills and behavioural management
• home modifications to the participant ’ s own home or a private rental property
• support with personal care , such as assistance with showering or dressing
• domestic assistance around the home where the participant is unable to undertake these tasks due to their disability , such as assistance with cleaning and laundry .
The Scheme may also contribute to the cost of accommodation in situations where the participant has a need for specialised housing due to their disability . The Scheme will only assist with this cost where it is higher than the standard rental cost that the participant would otherwise incur .
• Supports funded by the housing system and other systems
• Most participants will continue to access housing in the private market – rental or home ownership – or through social housing .
This includes :
• social and community housing
• homelessness and emergency accommodation services
• Commonwealth Rent Assistance is a payment through the Department of Human Services that will assist eligible participants with the cost of housing
• the National Rental Affordability Scheme ( NRAS ) is creating additional affordable rental dwellings
Participants continue to be responsible for daily living costs such as rent , groceries , utility bills and housing costs . Housing needs and requirements can be discussed with the Agency as part of your planning conversation .
For more information check out the ‘ Supports the NDIS will Fund in Relation to Housing and Independent Living ’ fact sheet on the NDIS website – Home visit ndis . gov . au / document / supportsndis-will-fund-relation-4 . html
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