NDIS Housing Support in Perth
Finding the right NDIS housing in Perth takes more than a property search. Whether you need Supported Independent Living, Specialist Disability Accommodation, or short-term respite, Help Alliance can help you understand your options and connect with the right supports.
NDIS Housing Options in Perth
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Funding for support workers who assist you in your home — shared or individual.
- ✓ Support with daily tasks (personal care, meals, medication)
- ✓ 24/7 or part-time support available depending on needs
- ✓ Works in any home — your own, a shared house, or a group home
- ✓ Requires a Roster of Care to be approved by the NDIA
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Purpose-built or modified homes for participants with extreme functional impairment.
- ✓ Four design categories: Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, Robust, High Physical Support
- ✓ Funded for approximately 6% of NDIS participants
- ✓ NDIA funds the housing; participants pay a reasonable rent contribution
- ✓ Often combined with SIL for on-site support staff
Short-Term Accommodation (STA)
Funded temporary stays for respite — up to 28 days per year.
- ✓ Provides carers with planned or emergency respite
- ✓ Participants experience supported living away from home
- ✓ Can be in-home, community, or dedicated STA facility
- ✓ Funded under Core Supports in your NDIS plan
Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA)
Funded transitional housing while waiting for long-term accommodation.
- ✓ Funded for up to 90 days (extendable in some cases)
- ✓ Covers participants in transition between living arrangements
- ✓ Requires evidence that long-term housing is being arranged
- ✓ Requires evidence of an active long-term plan (e.g. SDA application in progress, lease being arranged, or home modification approved)
SIL vs SDA — What's the Difference?
| Feature | SIL | SDA |
|---|---|---|
| What it funds | Support workers | The property / building |
| Who it suits | Participants needing daily living assistance | Participants with extreme functional impairment |
| % of NDIS participants | ~30,000+ participants | ~6% of participants |
| Can be combined? | Yes — SIL works in SDA properties | Yes — often paired with SIL |
| Rent contribution | Standard market rent applies | Reasonable participant contribution required |
How to Get Housing Support in Your NDIS Plan
Get an OT home assessment
An occupational therapist will assess your current living environment and document how it does or does not meet your support needs. This is the key piece of evidence for housing funding.
Document your current situation
Gather evidence of why your current housing is not working — risk to safety, inability to self-care, carer burden. Written statements from carers and treating professionals strengthen your case.
Raise housing at your plan review
Bring your OT report and supporting evidence to your annual plan review. Clearly state what housing support you need and why. If you have a support coordinator, involve them in preparing for the meeting.
Engage a support coordinator
A support coordinator can help you identify SIL and SDA vacancies in Perth, connect with registered housing providers, and coordinate the transition to new living arrangements.
Housing Support Across Perth's North
Help Alliance provides NDIS housing and living support across northern Perth suburbs. Our team is familiar with SIL and SDA options in the Joondalup, Stirling, and Wanneroo LGAs.