The Home and Living supporting evidence form explained
What the NDIS Home and Living supporting evidence form is, what it asks, and how to complete it so your housing goals and support needs come through clearly
What is the Home and Living supporting evidence form for?
What does the form ask about?
How do I complete it well?
How does it fit with my other evidence?
A section-by-section look at the form
How much should you say about informal support?
Common mistakes that weaken the form
Where do you get the form, and what happens next?
Frequently asked questions
What is the NDIS Home and Living supporting evidence form?
It's the structured NDIS document you and your team use to set out your home-and-living goal, your current situation, the supports you have, what you've tried, and the support you're requesting. It brings your voice and the practical detail together so the NDIA can see why a home-and-living support is reasonable and…
Who fills in the Home and Living form?
You complete it with the people who know you well — often a support coordinator, occupational therapist, family member or advocate. Their input helps the form give a full, accurate picture and line up with your assessments.
Does the form replace assessments?
No. It sits alongside your OT functional assessment, Roster of Care, SDA housing assessment and specialist letters. The form provides the narrative — your goals and the 'why' — while the assessments provide the clinical and practical proof.
How do I complete the Home and Living form well?
Be concrete about your typical week and your hardest times, connect every support you request to a goal, and use specific examples rather than general statements. Make sure it's consistent with the assessments you submit.
Why does the Home and Living form matter?
Because it frames your whole housing request. A clear, specific form that ties your supports to your goals helps the NDIA understand what you need and why, and reduces the chance of requests for more information.
Where do I get the Home and Living supporting evidence form?
You usually get it from your planner, local area coordinator or support coordinator, and you submit it with your evidence pack rather than on its own. It is best to use the current version, as the NDIS updates its home-and-living process from time to time.
Should I mention how much my family helps me?
Yes, be honest about the informal support you receive, but also be honest about whether it can continue. If you describe a lot of family care, the NDIA may assume it will keep going and fund less — so note anything that makes it unsustainable, like ageing carers or other commitments.
Can I update the form if my situation changes?
Yes. If your circumstances change before a decision, update the form and let your support coordinator or planner know, so the NDIA is working from an accurate picture. Keeping the form consistent with your latest assessments is what matters most.