Choosing housemates & sharing a home
How to choose housemates and share a supported NDIS home well — compatibility, matching, questions to ask, and your right to move
Why the people you live with matter so much
What to think about when weighing up housemates
How vacancy matching works in practice
Questions to ask before you move into a shared home
Meeting housemates and trial stays
Sharing or living alone? Weighing it up
Your say in who you live with
If a share home isn't working out
What to do next
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose who I live with?
You generally can state preferences and have a real say. Providers usually try to match you with a compatible household, describe the current residents, and let you visit and meet them before you decide. Choice works within what is actually available, so being clear about your must-haves helps a support coordinator…
What if we don't get along?
Raise it early and calmly with the provider — many housemate tensions can be worked through. If it still isn't right, you can move, because your support funding is separate from any particular house. If the issue is abuse, neglect or a rights concern rather than a personality clash, contact the NDIS Commission on 1800…
Can I live alone instead of sharing?
For some people, yes. You might have support come to you at home, or design a personal arrangement through Individualised Living Options (ILO). Living alone usually means your support isn't shared, so it can cost more per hour, and whether it can be funded depends on assessed need and an NDIA decision — talk it through…
Can I meet housemates before moving in?
Yes, this is normal and encouraged. You can visit the home, meet the current residents where they're comfortable, visit more than once, and often arrange a short trial stay to see how the fit feels before committing. A provider who won't let you see the home or meet anyone is a warning sign.
Does who I live with affect my funding?
In a shared SIL home it affects how support is staffed and shared — the support ratio (like 1:2 or 1:3) is built from the residents' combined needs and the home's Roster of Care. It doesn't change the fact that SIL pays for support, not rent, and that your support stays with you even if you change homes.