Moving into your own home is an exciting step towards independence.

However, recent changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) means you need to plan carefully.

If you are thinking about Supported Independent Living (SIL), Individualised Living Options (ILO), or Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), knowing the latest rules can help.

It can save you time and reduce stress.

Endeavour Foundation is a trusted NDIS provider with decades of experience helping people with intellectual disability find the right housing supports.

In this article, we guide you through NDIS funding, provider compliance (how providers keep you safe by following NDIS rules) and housing options to help you live more independently.

NDIS Support Item List Updates You Should Know

In October 2025, the NDIS Support Item List 2025, which is used to pay providers for different supports, was updated.

It is important to get these codes correct as wrong codes can cause invoice rejection.

This can lead to participants having to pay back funds, which can cause delays or extra costs.

Checking your plan and invoices carefully helps ensure you receive the supports you need.

A registered and experienced provider like Endeavour Foundation can help you with these changes and make the process easier.

Tips for Participants

• Review your plan to ensure all support item codes match your services
• Ask your provider to check their invoicing against the updated list
• Speak with your Support Coordinator if you are unsure

New Funding-Management Rules

Since March 2025, the NDIS has been paying closer attention to how plans are managed. This means they want to make sure funding is used safely and correctly.

There are three ways funding can be managed:

• Self-managed NDIS plan: You look after your own funding and pay your supports yourself.
• Plan-managed NDIS plan: A plan manager helps you pay for your supports and keep track of your budget.
• NDIA-managed plan: The NDIA pays your providers for you, but you can only use NDIS-registered providers.

The goal is simple: to make sure funding is used the right way and supports are delivered properly.

This keeps your plan running smoothly and helps avoid problems with payments.

Practical Steps

• Confirm how your plan is managed
• Track spending and supports carefully
• Ask your provider how they make sure funding is used correctly

Provider Registration and Compliance

It is important to choose a provider who is fully registered, experienced and up to date with regulations.

Working with a registered provider helps ensure your day-to-day supports run smoothly, so you can focus on living independently.

Red Flags to Watch for

• Providers who are not registered
• Unclear invoicing practices
• Providers unfamiliar with the 2025 support-item list or funding rules

Housing Options with Endeavour Foundation

At Endeavour Foundation, we offer a range of housing supports to help you live independently.

Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides tailored daily support so you can build skills, confidence and independence in your own home.

Individualised Living Options (ILO) offer flexible support in shared or semi-independent homes, giving you more choice in how you live and who you live with.

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is more than just a home; it is designed for safety, accessibility and wellbeing.

Our homes in Queensland and Sydney help you feel confident while achieving your goals, whether you prefer a quiet neighbourhood or a lively community.

With more than 70 years’ experience and thousands of happy housemates, we do more than provide housing — we create homes where dreams are made.

How NDIS Changes Affect Your Independent Living Goals

Choosing the right provider and understanding NDIS updates are key to achieving your independent living goals.

The correct provider ensures:

• Funding is correctly used and compliant with NDIS rules
• Supports are delivered safely and effectively
• You can focus on building skills, independence and community participation

By learning about changes to the Support Item List, funding management and provider requirements, you can reduce risk.

Having this information helps you take control of your living situation.

Practical Tips for Choosing Your Housing Support

• Confirm your provider is fully registered with the NDIS
• Check your plan’s funding allocation and invoicing codes
• Ask your provider how they manage risk and compliance
• Review your plan regularly with your Support Coordinator
• Explore housing options that match your independence goals

Endeavour Foundation can help you navigate these steps and connect you with SIL, ILO, or SDA options that suit your needs.

Your Trusted Provider

NDIS changes can seem complicated, but understanding the rules and choosing the right provider makes independent living achievable.

Endeavour Foundation has the expertise to help you find housing that is safe, supportive and designed for your goals.

With the right guidance, you can enjoy independence, choice and a home where possibilities become reality.

Contact Endeavour Foundation today to explore how housing options such as SIL, ILO, or SDA can help you live more independently.

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