The intersection of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), homelessness services, and Queensland’s boarding house regulations has created a critical failure in access to supported accommodation.
Key Recommendations:
The NDIS funds Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL), but access requires:
Barriers:
NDIS providers have vacancies but only accept pre-approved applicants.
Problem | Impact on Homelessness & Housing |
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NDIS housing approval takes over 12 months | People experiencing homelessness cannot access housing quickly. |
Costs of assessments & application assistance create barriers | Most individuals in need cannot afford to apply for NDIS housing. |
NDIS providers do not assist with applications | Vacant beds remain unused while homelessness increases. |
Department forces NDIS providers to register as boarding houses | Adds financial strain on providers while failing to address access issues. |