Can I switch from in-home care to supported accommodation later?

Yes, many participants start with in-home support and move to supported accommodation later if their needs increase, though it usually involves a plan review to adjust funding.

Is supported accommodation only for people needing 24/7 care?

No, supported accommodation arrangements vary, some provide overnight support only or rostered hours during the day, it depends on the specific property and support model.

Does NDIS funding for in-home care and SDA come from the same budget?

No, in-home care is generally funded under core supports while SDA is a separate funding category tied to the NDIS housing pathway, so having one does not reduce the other.

In-home care or supported accommodation: which suits your situation

Two of the most common paths for someone needing more daily support are staying in their own home with in-home personal care, or moving into a supported accommodation setting such as SDA or a group home. These sit in different categories in this directory because they're genuinely different services, but a lot of participants and families are trying to decide between them rather than searching for one by name.

In-home care means support workers come to you, helping with things like personal care, meal prep, domestic tasks and community access, while you keep living in your existing home. Supported accommodation means moving into a property, sometimes purpose-built or modified, where support is provided on site, which can range from a few hours a day to 24/7 depending on need.

Consider whether the home itself needs modification that isn't practical where you currently live
Think about how many hours of support you need across the day versus overnight
Factor in whether family or informal supports are available at the current home

What it costs

In-home care is charged hourly against core support funding based on time and type of support delivered, while supported accommodation involves both a support cost and, for SDA, a separate accommodation payment, so total costs and funding categories differ significantly between the two paths.

Top 3 by our score

Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for in-home & personal care.

1. Just Better Care Perth and South Perth
4.9★ · 35 reviews

82
2. Smurfettes Cleaning Service - NDIS Approved & Disability Cleaning Services Australia
4.7★ · 54 reviews

78
3. Good Company Disability Services Perth
4.8★ · 48 reviews

80

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FAQ

Can I switch from in-home care to supported accommodation later?: Yes, many participants start with in-home support and move to supported accommodation later if their needs increase, though it usually involves a plan review to adjust funding.
Is supported accommodation only for people needing 24/7 care?: No, supported accommodation arrangements vary, some provide overnight support only or rostered hours during the day, it depends on the specific property and support model.
Does NDIS funding for in-home care and SDA come from the same budget?: No, in-home care is generally funded under core supports while SDA is a separate funding category tied to the NDIS housing pathway, so having one does not reduce the other.

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