Finding & choosing an NDIS home
How to search real SIL, SDA, respite, MTA and ILO vacancies, compare them properly, visit, and enquire privately without any hard sell
How finding NDIS housing works
What to compare once you find a place
Shortlist and compare — don't jump at the first vacancy
Visiting, meeting housemates and a trial stay
Questions to ask a provider
Red flags to watch for
Enquiring privately and safely
The support coordinator's role, and your next step
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to search for housing?
Yes. Browsing and comparing vacancies is free, and so is sending an enquiry. Your contact details stay private until you choose to enquire with a specific provider, so searching doesn't cost anything or lead to unwanted calls.
What if I'm not sure which type of housing I need?
That's common, and you don't have to decide alone. In general, SIL is support in an ordinary home, SDA is a specialist building for very high needs, and options like ILO, MTA and respite suit different situations. The guide "NDIS housing options explained" compares them, and your support coordinator, OT and planner can…
Can I do a trial before moving in?
It's reasonable to ask, and many providers offer a short visit or overnight stay before you commit. A trial is one of the best ways to tell whether a home and its housemates actually suit you. A confident provider will usually welcome the request rather than push you to sign quickly.
How do waitlists work?
Vacancies are often marked as available now, coming soon, or waitlist. A waitlist means the right room isn't free yet, so you register your interest and are contacted when something opens. It's fine to enquire about a waitlisted home while also looking at available ones, so you're not left without a backup if timing…
Will providers start calling me if I just look?
No. On Novida your details stay private while you browse. A provider only receives your contact information once you send them an enquiry, so you stay in control of who you speak to and when.