Moving-in checklist for your new NDIS home
A practical checklist for moving into a new SIL, SDA or ILO home so your support, agreements and essentials are all in place from day one
Before you move
Around moving day
Settling in
Who does what in an NDIS move?
The services and admin checklist
The first 48 hours in your new home
What to double-check the week before
Frequently asked questions
Does the NDIS pay for my moving costs?
Generally the physical costs of moving — removalists, boxes, connections — are everyday costs you meet yourself, not NDIS supports. However, disability-related set-up such as home modifications, assistive technology, or support-worker time to help you move and settle can be funded where it's reasonable and necessary.…
How far ahead should I start planning an NDIS move?
As early as you can — ideally several weeks. Agreements, support handover, utilities, address changes and any modifications all take time, and doing them ahead of the move date prevents gaps in support and last-minute stress. A support coordinator can help you build and work a timeline.
What should I sort before moving into a new NDIS home?
Sign and understand your housing and support agreements (kept separate), confirm your support roster is set up and workers know your needs, arrange the move, set up utilities you're responsible for, update your address with Services Australia and health services, and check any home modifications or assistive technology…
How do I make sure my support continues when I move?
Confirm your support roster is set up at the new home and that workers know your needs, and make sure support is rostered for the move and the first days. Coordinating the handover — often with a support coordinator — prevents a gap from day one.
What do I need on moving day?
Keep essentials accessible — medication, key equipment, chargers and documents — make sure support is rostered, do a walk-through of the home's accessibility and safety features, learn where key controls and exits are, and have emergency contacts and your support plan handy.
How do I settle into a new NDIS home?
Give yourself time to adjust, check your support is working as planned and raise anything that isn't, and get to know your housemates and neighbourhood at your own pace. Raising small issues early with your provider or support coordinator stops them becoming entrenched.
Should my housing and support agreements be separate when I move in?
Yes. Keep your housing agreement separate from your support agreement so changing your support provider doesn't put your home at risk. Understand both before you sign, and get advice if anything is unclear.