Planning Ahead for NDIS Housing: Why Finding the Right Housemates Matters
Justin Scanlon, Founder of Hearth Australia, recently joined ABC Central Victoria Breakfast to discuss upcoming funding changes for NDIS housing and what these shifts mean for families planning long-term disability housing options.
🎧 In case you missed it, you can listen to the full interview above.
At Hearth, we believe a home is more than just a roof over your head — it’s about belonging, stability, and community. That’s why our approach to NDIS housing is person-centred and community-connected, with a strong focus on matching participants and families with compatible housemates who share similar values, interests, and lifestyles.
Justin also shared his own lived experience planning housing for his son, highlighting the importance of early planning for NDIS accommodation. For participants with complex needs, starting early helps ensure the right supports and the right home are ready when they’re needed most.
One of the greatest challenges families face? Finding the right housemates. Waiting too long to plan can make securing the right Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding or a long-term home even harder.
That’s where Hearth comes in — guiding families through the NDIS housing journey and helping to create homes where people “Live The Life They Want”. We encourage families to start conversations early, ask friends, neighbours, or support networks, and explore housing options that build a true, supportive home environment.
If you or someone you know is exploring NDIS disability housing options, don’t wait.
Take the first step today by trying our NDIS housing eligibility quiz and start planning for the future with confidence.
Contact us today and let Hearth guide you through the process of finding right long term home.
