The Housing Toolkit is for both people with disability who require a high level of support and their families, to support decision-making regarding housing and support options within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Housing NSW tenants can use this to keep a record of the progress made in fixing a repairs problem. It includes space to record conversations with Housing NSW representatives, information about evidence and relevant contact numbers.
This fact sheet provides information on what supports the NDIS will fund in relation to housing and how to determine whether a support is funded by the NDIS or the housing system.
that includes applicable NDIS support items and reference numbers to enable you to understand how to specifically request housing options in your plan.
It can be tough to know where to start for assistance if you have been devastated by severe weather or bushfire events and need to start the building blocks of life again. As well as contacting your insurance provider if you have one, there is help and...
Despite a need for mandatory accesibility standards not only in New South Wales but around the Country, the NSW state government has recently announced they will not be joining the likes of ACT, Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory who are...
Many Australians are finding it tough right now. We aim to give you information about changes to rental tenancy laws in each state and to support decisions about renting and rental assistance, including where to get help.
The results below include specialised disability and mainstream related services and supports related to Housing and Accommodation, including help to find an appropriate place to live, and supports for homelessness and supported living. To narrow your...
We want to share some of the ways our PossABLE Advocates have supported, changed lives and advocated for people with disability. This is *Mary’s story. *Name changed for confidentiality.
Scott and Daniel Harry are living their lives as they want, they are taking full advantage of the national disability insurance scheme. They arrange all their own support and lead a free and very social life, the way they want to be.
This guide provides information on where to find short stay low cost accommodation in the ACT and Surrounds. Please note that prices might have changed from date of publication.
A program discussing choices to the mainstream ones of either staying in your own home or relocating to a retirement village or nursing home. The alternatives looked at are The Homeshare model and going in with friends to buy a home together.
The Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Alastair McEwin recently joined the IDEAS Annual General Meeting as a guest speaker. He gave some invaluable insights into how disability discrimination legislation has changed since its inception...
This report was commissioned by FACS to gain an understanding of the experiences, needs, preferences and attitudes of people in the 80+ age bracket and their thoughts about ageing.
This report was commissioned by FACS to gain an understanding of the experiences, needs, preferences and attitudes of people in the 60-79 age bracket, and their thoughts about ageing.
This report sets out how the NSW Govt performed against each of the actions identified in the Ageing Strategy Year One Implementation Plan. It includes case studies, a status report on every action and outcomes for those that have been completed.