The NDIS would not typically fund the costs of moving house if the participant is moving house for reasons not directly related to their disability.
For example, a participants family’s preference for a bigger house is not related to the participants disability.
The cost of moving house would also not likely be value for money compared to the cost of modifications to the participant’s current home.
Why wouldn’t the NDIA fund this?
The NDIA won’t fund the costs of moving house because everyone must pay these costs, whether they have a disability or not.
The NDIA recommends you to discuss this at your planning meeting and will consider your request against the NDIS Funding Criteria, whether supports to move house are reasonable and necessary for you.
If you want the NDIA to fund the cost of moving house, you’ll need to provide evidence, like a report from a home modification assessor, that shows:
- Your need to move house is related to your disability.
- Moving house is more likely to be value for money than completing home modifications to your current home.
- your new house will be appropriate for you with minimal or no modifications.
- Medically prescribed care, treatment or surgery for an acute illness or injury including post-acute care, convalescent care, and rehabilitation.
- Sub-acute care including palliative care, end of life care and geriatric care.
What related supports may the NDIA fund?
The NDIA may be able to fund modifications to your current home if you need these because of your disability. The NDIA might consider this if they believe the modifications to your current home will benefit you in the long term, for example if your disability support needs are expected change over time.
If your current home can’t be modified or if it would be very high cost, the NDIA may consider funding supports to help you move to a more accessible home.