Simple Tips to Create a Safer, Healthier Living Environment with NDIS Support
Your home should be a place of comfort, independence, and safety. For individuals with disabilities, supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), creating a secure and healthy home environment is not just essential—it's empowering.
Here’s a helpful guide to staying safe and healthy in your NDIS-supported home, whether you live independently, with family, or in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
1. Make Safety a Priority
Home Modifications Save Lives:
NDIS funding can help you access home modifications tailored to your needs. From grab rails in the bathroom to wheelchair-accessible ramps and wider doorways, these changes make a big difference in daily living.
Check for Hazards:
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Remove clutter and loose rugs that could cause trips or falls.
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Use non-slip mats in bathrooms.
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Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors—and test them regularly.
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Ensure good lighting in hallways and staircases.
2. Stay on Top of Your Health
Support Services Matter:
With the NDIS, you can access support workers, allied health professionals (like physios or dietitians), and nursing care at home. Regular check-ups and therapy sessions help manage your health long-term.
Daily Routines:
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Follow medication schedules.
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Eat balanced meals (meal prep services may be available through your plan).
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Stay hydrated and active, even with small movements.
3. Keep It Clean
Clean Spaces = Healthy Living:
Maintaining a clean home reduces the risk of illness and allergens. Consider using part of your NDIS plan to access cleaning support or tools that make cleaning easier (e.g., long-handled dusters, robotic vacuums).
Pest & Mold Control:
Damp environments can cause mold, which affects respiratory health. Ensure good ventilation and report any leaks or water damage to your housing provider quickly.
4. Look After Your Mental Wellbeing
Your Home, Your Peace:
Feeling safe includes mental and emotional wellbeing. Create calming spaces with familiar items, music, or sensory tools. Set routines that work for you and talk to your support coordinator about psychological services if you need extra help.
Stay Connected:
Loneliness can impact health. Stay in touch with loved ones or join NDIS-friendly community groups, both in-person and online.
5. Have an Emergency Plan
Be Ready for Anything:
Emergencies—like power outages or medical events—can happen anytime. Prepare by:
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Creating a personal emergency plan.
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Storing important contacts where they're easy to reach.
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Having backup power for essential equipment.
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Making sure your support team is informed.
Bonus Tip: Use Your NDIS Funding Wisely
Your NDIS plan may cover a range of items and services to help you stay safe and well at home, such as:
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Mobility aids
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Smart home tech
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Personal alarms
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Meal delivery
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Therapy and cleaning services
Ask your support coordinator or plan manager about what’s available to you.
Final Thoughts
Safety and health at home aren’t luxuries—they’re your rights. With the right support, your home can be a place where you thrive, not just survive. Make the most of your NDIS plan and don't hesitate to ask for help in creating a space that suits your unique needs.
Looking for SDA Accommodation?
We’re here to help. Whether you need support gathering reports, finding providers, or navigating the NDIS system, get in touch with our team. Let’s work together to help you find your perfect home.
Our team At Ausnew Home Care is here to assist you in finding the perfect living arrangement that supports your independence and well-being.
