When it comes to aged care, it's important to ensure that you have access to the right kind of accommodation. With the right planning and support, it can be a smooth transition.
In this article, we will discuss the steps you need to take to move from aged care into more suitable accommodation under the NDIS housing plan.
Understand Your Needs
The first step in moving to more suitable accommodation is to understand your needs. This involves identifying what kind of accommodation would be most appropriate for you, given your health and personal situation. Some questions to consider include:
- What level of care do you require?
- What kind of facilities and amenities do you need?
- Do you need access to medical care, transport, or other services?
- Location: Is the accommodation located in an area that is convenient for you and your family?
- Facilities: What kind of facilities and amenities does the accommodation offer?
- Staff: What is the quality of the staff, and do they have the necessary skills and experience to provide the level of care you require?
- Cost: What is the cost of the accommodation?
- Independent Living Assistance (SIL) will fund 24/7 support in a group home. At SIL, you can live with people of your own age who have similar tastes and interests, creating a fun and supportive community environment.
- The Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is designed for people with very advanced and complex support needs (only 6% of NDIS participants are eligible). This grant includes the construction and remodelling of a house or apartment built specifically for you and your needs. You have to cover your rent with your own funds or subsidies such as a disability pension. Once you arrive at your bespoke home, you can choose how you manage your support (although most of her SDA residents have high support needs, so we combine it with SIL).
- The Independent Living Option (ILO) provides funds for workers to come to their homes and help them with their daily tasks. The ILO does not fund the actual accommodation itself, but you can receive support at a location of your choice, such as your family home. This makes it suitable for people with low to moderate support needs and less than 7 hours of support per day.
- Home modifications allow you to make changes to existing homes and apartments so that they are habitable. These changes can be small, such as changing the height of a light switch, to major changes, such as adjusting the layout of your home to allow you to move independently.
By answering these questions, you can start to build a picture of the kind of accommodation that would be best suited to your needs.
Research Your OptionsOnce you have a good understanding of your needs, it's time to start researching your options. There is a range of different accommodation options available. Each of these options has its own benefits and drawbacks, so it's important to carefully consider which one is right for you.
When researching your options, consider the following factors:
Explore The Accommodation Options
NDIS Property understands that this transition is a big life change that cannot be rushed. The new plan includes funds to help you explore available accommodation options, so you can find the accommodation you'll be happy with.
Much of this funding comes in the form of support arrangements. Your Support Coordinator is an expert who understands NDIS and works closely with you to understand your options and find a provider that fits your support needs and lifestyle.
Most people who consider housing options receive funding for about 100 hours of support adjustments. This gives you an idea of how complicated the process is. But the good news is that in the end, you can rest assured that you are moving to a place where you feel satisfied, supported, and empowered to achieve all your other NDIS goals.
NDIS Enclosure Options
There are four main types of accommodation available with NDIS property support. Each offers something unique, so the best option depends on the amount of support you need, how your informal support network can help you with your daily life, your goals for NDIS, etc.