Home & Living Supporting Evidence Form

The evidence form used when you request Supported Independent Living, SDA or an ILO.

Who fills it in

You, with input from your occupational therapist, support coordinator and treating professionals.

When you’d use it

When you are asking the NDIA to fund SIL, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) or Individualised Living Options (ILO).

How to submit it

The NDIA needs recent allied-health evidence about your functional needs. An OT report is usually central to a Home & Living request.

What the Home and Living Supporting Evidence Form is

The Home and Living Supporting Evidence Form is the document the NDIA uses to gather the information it needs when you're seeking a home and living support. That includes Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Individualised Living Options (ILO).

It's essentially a structured way to present your goals, your current living situation and, most importantly, the evidence about how your disability affects your day-to-day life at home. It helps the NDIA understand what kind of support arrangement would genuinely suit you.

What it does and why it matters

Home and living decisions are significant, so the NDIA needs a clear, evidence-based picture before it can agree to fund options like SIL, SDA or ILO. This form pulls that picture together, linking your goals and preferences to your functional needs.

Recent allied health evidence is central. An occupational therapist (OT) report is usually the key piece, describing your functional capacity, the support you need across daily tasks, and why a particular home and living option is reasonable and necessary. Other professionals may contribute too, depending on your circumstances.

Who needs to use it

You'd use this form if you're a participant exploring a change to where and how you live with disability support, whether that's moving into a supported arrangement, seeking specialist accommodation, or designing a more individualised living setup.

In practice, it's usually completed with help. Your support coordinator, allied health team and family often work alongside you to gather the reports and describe your needs accurately. Your OT will typically prepare much of the clinical evidence.

When and how to use it, and what happens next

Start early. Good home and living evidence takes time to prepare, especially arranging OT assessments and reports, so beginning well ahead of when you hope to make a change gives you the best chance of a smooth process.

Once your evidence is compiled, it's submitted to the NDIA for consideration as part of your plan. The NDIA weighs the evidence against what is reasonable and necessary before making a decision. You can find the current form and requirements on the official NDIS home and living page at ndis.gov.au, so check there for the latest version before you start.

About the Home & Living Supporting Evidence Form

What is the Home and Living Supporting Evidence Form used for?
It's used to give the NDIA evidence when you're requesting a home and living support, such as Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) or Individualised Living Options (ILO). It links your goals and current situation to recent allied health evidence about your functional needs so the NDIA can make a decision.
Do I need an OT report for SIL, SDA or ILO?
In most cases, yes. An occupational therapist (OT) report is usually the central piece of evidence. It describes your functional capacity, the support you need with daily tasks, and why a particular home and living option is reasonable and necessary. Other allied health input may also be included depending on your circumstances.
When should I start gathering home and living evidence?
Start early, well before you hope to make a change. Arranging assessments and preparing detailed allied health reports, particularly from an OT, can take time. Beginning ahead of schedule gives you the best chance of having complete, recent evidence ready when the NDIA considers your request.
Who helps me complete the home and living evidence form?
You usually complete it with support. Your occupational therapist and wider allied health team prepare the clinical evidence, while a support coordinator and your family often help gather documents and describe your needs. Working together helps present an accurate, consistent picture of your goals and functional support needs.
What is the difference between SIL, SDA and ILO?
Broadly, SIL funds the support workers who help you with daily tasks in a shared or individual home. SDA relates to specialist housing built for high or specific needs. ILO focuses on designing a tailored living arrangement around your preferences. The right option depends on your evidence and goals; check ndis.gov.au for details.

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