Currently, Individualised Living Arrangements (ILAs) are an under-utilised housing and living support option for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. This environmental scan examines safeguarding in Individualised Living Arrangements (ILAs) and similar shared living models across Australia and internationally. The findings highlight areas to strengthen safeguarding in Australia and inform future policy improvements.

This research assesses the impact of the Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) on housing supply. It examines how Victoria has maintained its position as a leader in housing construction while implementing minimum accessibility standards. The findings offers lessons for policymakers navigating the tension between housing quantity and housing quality.

Group homes for people with disability are a major source of financial pressure on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with Supported Independent Living (SIL) costs increasing by 28% over the past five years. Providers are struggling to maintain the viability of the service model. This report finds increasing Individualised Living Arrangements (ILAs) could save...

This submission supports the adoption of Livable Housing Design Standards by the New South Wales Government with reasonable time-limited exemptions. This will align the state with the rest of the nation in delivering mandatory accessibility standards in all new builds.

This study explores how families supported a person with disability moving into individualised specialist disability accommodation (SDA). Interviews revealed two key transitions: a care transition, involving shifts in practical and emotional support, and a relational transition, reflecting changes in family dynamics. While SDA offers benefits, families faced stress and adjustment challenges, highlighting the need for...