Sharing a home works brilliantly when the housemates and the support are right, and it falls apart quickly when they’re not. Shared living accommodation under the NDIS gives participants the chance to live with others, sharing costs and company, while keeping the individual support each person actually needs.
Humility Support Services supports participants in shared living arrangements across Brisbane, with a matching process that takes housemate compatibility as seriously as support needs.
What shared living accommodation involves
Shared living is a form of Supported Independent Living (SIL) where two or more NDIS participants live together in the same home, each with their own funded support, delivered individually or coordinated across the household depending on needs.
- Individual personal care and daily routines for each participant
- Shared household tasks, cooking, cleaning, and general upkeep
- Overnight support, active or sleepover, shared or individually rostered
- Support to navigate shared living dynamics, chores, routines, and boundaries
- Coordination with each participant’s own plan manager and support coordinator
Why housemate matching matters
A shared home only works if the people in it actually get along, or at minimum, can live together comfortably. Rushing housemate placement to fill a vacancy is one of the most common reasons shared living arrangements break down.
We take time understanding each participant’s routine, personality, and support needs before suggesting a shared living match, and we support trial visits so everyone involved can be confident before committing.
Support for existing shared households
If you’re already in a shared living arrangement and it isn’t working, whether that’s a housemate conflict, inconsistent staffing, or a support plan that no longer fits, we can step in to help stabilise the situation rather than starting from scratch.
Why choose Humility Support Services
- Registered NDIS provider based in Brisbane
- Genuine matching process, not a rushed placement
- Consistent support workers across the household
- Direct, responsive communication with participants and families
Funding shared living accommodation
Shared living is generally funded as part of your SIL funding within Core Supports, individually quoted and negotiated with the NDIA based on each participant’s assessed needs, even when housemates share a home.
Problems Faced by NDIS Participants
Shared living arrangements often break down because housemates are matched based on vacancy timing rather than genuine compatibility, leading to conflict, isolation, or a participant feeling like a guest in their own home. Inconsistent staffing across a shared household adds to the instability.
How We Solve This & How Active We Are
We take time understanding each participant’s routine, personality, and support needs before suggesting a shared living match, and we support trial visits so everyone involved can be confident before committing. Our Brisbane team stays actively involved after move-in too, stepping in quickly if a household dynamic needs adjusting rather than leaving participants to manage it alone.
Getting started
If you’re considering shared living accommodation in Brisbane, or need support in an existing shared home, get in touch and we’ll talk through what’s currently available.
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Frequently Asked Question
What is NDIS shared living accommodation?
It’s a form of Supported Independent Living where two or more NDIS participants live together, sharing a home while each retains their own individually funded support.
How are housemates matched in shared living?
We look at routine, personality, and support needs before suggesting a match, and support trial visits so everyone involved can be confident before committing to a shared home.
Can I get help if my current shared living arrangement isn’t working?
Yes. We can step in to help stabilise an existing shared household, whether the issue is a housemate conflict, staffing, or a support plan that needs adjusting.
How is shared living accommodation funded?
It’s generally funded through SIL funding within Core Supports, individually quoted and negotiated with the NDIA based on each participant’s own assessed needs.
It’s a form of Supported Independent Living where two or more NDIS participants live together, sharing a home while each retains their own individually funded support.
We look at routine, personality, and support needs before suggesting a match, and support trial visits so everyone involved can be confident before committing to a shared home.
Yes. We can step in to help stabilise an existing shared household, whether the issue is a housemate conflict, staffing, or a support plan that needs adjusting.
It’s generally funded through SIL funding within Core Supports, individually quoted and negotiated with the NDIA based on each participant’s own assessed needs.