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Accommodation / Tenancy Assistance

Help to find, secure and keep a home that suits you – from applications to settling in.

NDIS registration group 0101Metro & Regional VictoriaRegional NSW

A safe, stable home is the foundation for everything else. We help you find the right place to live, and to keep it.

About our Accommodation / Tenancy Assistance support

Whether you are moving out of the family home, leaving hospital or care, coming in from a remote community, or simply looking for somewhere that fits your needs better, our team works alongside you through each step of the housing process.

We help you understand your options – including private rental, community and public housing, and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) – and we speak up with you when dealing with real estate agents, landlords and housing providers.

What's included in Accommodation / Tenancy Assistance

Searching for suitable housing and inspecting properties with you
Rental and housing applications, references and paperwork
Understanding your lease, rights and responsibilities as a tenant
Setting up utilities, moving in and getting settled
Building a good relationship with landlords, agents and neighbours
Support to sustain your tenancy and resolve issues early

Who Accommodation / Tenancy Assistance is for

People moving into their first home or a new home
Participants at risk of losing their tenancy
People leaving hospital, care or justice settings
Families who need housing support close to kin and Country

Culturally safe accommodation / tenancy assistance for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander participants

For participants moving between remote communities and town, we take time to plan around family, kinship and cultural obligations so that a new home strengthens – not breaks – connection to community. About our First Nations approach

Accommodation / Tenancy Assistance in Melbourne, Regional Victoria & Regional NSW

As an NDIS registered provider (Reg. ID 4-M1J1K4X), Haven Community Care delivers accommodation / tenancy assistance across Metro & Regional Victoria – including the southern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and country Victoria including Ballarat, Bendigo and Shepparton – and Regional New South Wales, including Dubbo, Cobar, Nyngan, Lightning Ridge, Warren, Bourke, Brewarrina, Balranald, Hay and Broken Hill. Supports are available to self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants. See our service areas.

How to get started

Call us, send a referral or ask a question. We will arrange a time to yarn with you about your goals and how we can help.

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FAQ

Common questions about Accommodation / Tenancy Assistance

Can you help me find a rental property?

Yes. We help you search for suitable homes, inspect properties, complete applications and gather references, and we can speak with agents and landlords alongside you.

Can you help if I am at risk of losing my tenancy?

Yes. We work with you early to understand what is happening – such as rent arrears, repairs or neighbour issues – and support you to resolve it and keep your home.

Is tenancy assistance funded by the NDIS?

Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance is an NDIS registration group (0101). Whether it is funded in your plan depends on your goals and plan. We can help you understand your options.

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