The NDIA recognises that people with disability may not be living in suitable or optimal accommodation that best supports their needs and preferences. NDIS funding covers participants for a broad variety of accommodation services including Supported Independent Living (SIL), Independent Living Options (ILO), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Short Term Accommodation (STA). While these services can provide participants with improved living arrangements, they are often at the mercy of the agency approving their funding or of providers awaiting a suitable vacancy.

Some providers offer participants the service of Drop-in support, which is funded under The Core Support category and therefore does not require funding approval or lengthy waiting periods. This service allows for support workers to visit clients in their own homes to provide the amount of support required to assist individuals with their daily tasks and living needs. This differs from SIL, whereby support is delivered to participants 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Drop-in support therefore suits individuals who do not require full time support, but have access to such to assist or supervise with daily living tasks.

Uniting healthcare recognises that a client who only requires a handful of support hours per day may still not be living in a suitable home. This is why we are proud to offer Drop-in Support within our properties. This means that clients can stay within our welcoming, friendly and accessible homes whilst also receiving the right amount of support they need.