NDIS Disability Accommodation in Sydney Built Around You

NDIS participants have access to a range of home and living support options, depending on their individual needs, goals, and approved funding.

• Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides funding for daily support in a shared or individual home, helping you live as independently as possible.

• Short Term Accommodation (STA), also known as Short Term Respite (STR), provides temporary accommodation and support for planned respite stays of up to 14 consecutive days at a time.

• Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA) provides temporary housing while you wait for your long-term housing arrangement to become available.

• Individualised Living Options (ILO) provide flexible living arrangements tailored to your lifestyle, relationships, and personal goals.

The most suitable option depends on your support needs, NDIS plan goals, and the funding approved by the NDIA. Our team can help you understand which accommodation and support options best suit your circumstances.

The first step is confirming your NDIS eligibility and checking whether your current plan includes housing-related funding. If your plan does not yet include SIL, your support coordinator or planner can help build the evidence needed at your next plan review. A functional capacity assessment from a qualified occupational therapist is usually the starting point.

Once your funding is confirmed, you work with a registered NDIS housing provider to find accommodation that matches your goals, location preferences, and support requirements. We offer a free initial consultation to help you understand your options before committing to anything.

Yes. All our disability accommodation properties are designed with physical accessibility in mind.

• Homes are single-level with wide doorways, wide internal pathways, and accessible bathrooms.
• Air conditioning and heating are installed throughout.
• Dedicated transport options are available for medical appointments and community access.
• On-site staff assist with personal care, mobility support, and equipment use around the clock.
• Participants with complex needs are matched to homes with appropriate staff-to-participant ratios.

Contact our team to discuss your specific mobility or equipment requirements before booking a tour.

This depends on which housing type your plan funds. For SIL participants, standard rent applies and comes from your personal income, while your NDIS plan funds the support you receive at home, such as the assistance ADCS provides with daily living tasks. For MTA or STA/Respite arrangements, accommodation costs are typically covered as part of the funded stay, though any personal contribution will depend on your specific arrangement.

Understanding which part of your housing costs the NDIS covers is important before signing any tenancy or service agreement. As your NDIS provider in the Greater Sydney Region, ADCS’s team can walk you through the structure specific to your situation and help you get the most out of your plan.

Understanding which part of your housing costs the NDIS covers is important before signing any tenancy agreement. A support coordinator familiar with NDIS housing funding can walk you through the structure specific to your situation.

Eligibility depends on the type of housing support you need and the funding included in your NDIS plan. Supports such as Supported Independent Living (SIL), Short Term Accommodation (STA), Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA), and Individualised Living Options (ILO) each have their own eligibility requirements.

To access disability accommodation and related supports, you must:

• Be an active NDIS participant with a current plan.
• Have assessments and supporting evidence that demonstrate your housing and support needs.
• Work with your support coordinator, planner, or allied health professionals to identify the most suitable accommodation option.
• Meet the eligibility requirements for the specific housing support included in your NDIS plan.

The NDIA will assess your circumstances and determine whether the requested supports are reasonable and necessary in line with your NDIS plan.

Our team works closely with you and your support coordinator to explore your options, gather the required documentation, and support you throughout the process.

SIL funding covers the support workers and assistance you receive at home, not the property itself. It pays for personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, medication management, daily routines, community participation, and skill-building activities. Overnight and on-call support is included for participants with higher needs. Rent, groceries, and utility bills are not covered, you pay those from your Disability Support Pension or other personal income.

Your NDIS plan treats SIL as its own line item, separate from any MTA or STA supports you may also access, even when delivered in the same home.

Our respite stays cover more than just temporary shelter.

• You receive personalised care and daily support from trained staff throughout your stay.
• Activities and community programs are available during the respite period.
• Free Wi-Fi, Netflix, Amazon Prime, air conditioning, and comfortable shared spaces are included.
• After-hours on-call staff are available throughout your stay.
• Stays are booked in blocks of up to 14 consecutive days, with the NDIS funding up to 28 days total per year.

STA gives you a safe, supported environment while your primary carer takes a planned break.

Our support plan process starts with a conversation, not a form. Our team meets with you, your family, and your support coordinator to understand your daily routines, goals, and preferences before any placement is confirmed.

From that conversation, we build a tailored plan covering daily assistance, community participation, skill development, and any specialist support needs. The plan is reviewed regularly and adjusted as your goals change.

We operate across Greater Sydney, not just the inner city. Our homes are located across multiple suburbs including West Pennant Hills, Padstow, Whalan, West Pymble, Ryde, Enfield, and Bexley, with each property chosen for access to local transport, shopping, and health services.

If you are looking for housing in a specific part of Sydney, speak with our team about current and upcoming vacancies. New locations are added as demand grows, and we can advise on the best fit based on your suburb preference and support needs.

STA and SIL serve different purposes, and knowing which one applies to you saves time during the planning process.

• STA is short-term and designed for respite, typically used while your main carer is away or while a longer-term arrangement is being confirmed.
• SIL is an ongoing daily support arrangement for participants who need consistent help to live independently in a shared or individual home.
• STA funding comes from your Core Supports budget and covers up to 28 days per year.
• SIL requires a formal Roster of Care and NDIA approval before it starts.
• Both are delivered by registered NDIS providers and must be listed as reasonable and necessary in your plan.

We offer a no-obligation consultation to help you decide which option fits your situation before you commit to anything.