Allied Health Evidence for Home and Living Funding
An allied health report NDIS housing needs: the evidence base for SIL, SDA and ILO, and what the OT home and living assessment covers.
When it comes to NDIS home and living funding, the strength of your evidence usually decides the outcome. An allied health report — most often from an occupational therapist — is the document that tells the NDIA what support and housing you genuinely need. This guide explains what that report is, what it should cover, and how to make yours as strong as it can be.
Why allied health evidence matters
The home and living assessment
What the assessment covers
How the evidence maps to each option
What makes a report strong
Choosing the right assessor
Putting your evidence together
Frequently asked questions
What allied health report do I need for NDIS housing?
Usually a home and living assessment — a functional capacity assessment from an occupational therapist — examining how you manage daily tasks, your home's safety and accessibility, and the support you need. It's the primary evidence the NDIS uses for SIL, SDA and ILO decisions.
Who writes the report for home and living funding?
Most often an occupational therapist, sometimes alongside physiotherapy, speech pathology or your treating team depending on your needs. Choose an assessor experienced in NDIS home and living or SDA reports, as they'll link recommendations to evidence and address the reasonable and necessary test…
What makes an OT housing report strong?
A strong report is current, specific and evidence-linked: it names the exact support, hours or design features you need, connects each to your disability's functional impact, and shows how they help you live safely and more independently. Vague or outdated reports are far more likely to be knocked…
Does one assessment cover SIL, SDA and ILO?
Largely, yes. A thorough home and living assessment is the primary evidence base for all three. The same functional picture shapes a SIL roster of care, justifies an SDA design category, or feeds ILO design work — which is why it's worth investing in getting the assessment right.
Related guides
- Appealing an NDIS Housing Decision (Review & the ART)
- Home and Living Exploration: Exploring Your Options First
- How NDIS Home and Living Funding Works (Core, Capital, SDA)
- How to Write Your NDIS Home and Living Plan
- NDIS Housing Glossary: SDA, SIL, ILO, MTA and More
- NDIS Settlement Offers for Housing Explained