Housing Options
The Western Australian government and not-for-profit agencies provide social housing for people on low to moderate incomes. Housing options include public housing, community housing, remote Aboriginal housing, service worker accommodation and government employee housing. These options offer you secure affordable long-term rental accommodation.
Innovative living arrangements
There are several alternative living arrangements that are available to people with a disability. This includes sharing a home with a person that can help or using technology for increased independence.
Bond Assistance Loan
If you need help paying a rental bond, you may be able to receive bond assistance through an interest-free loan.
Bonds Loan Rental
If you need help paying a rental bond, you may be able to receive bond assistance through an interest-free loan.
Commonwealth Rent Assistance
If you are a Centrelink customer and pay rent, you may be eligible to receive rent assistance in addition to your payment.
Community Housing
Community housing is provided by community organisations and local governments. There are different types of housing, this includes crisis and emergency accommodation, transitional housing and long-term affordable housing. People on low to moderate incomes can apply.
Community housing in Tasmania
Community housing is provided by not-for-profit organisations to people on low to moderate incomes. Community housing provides safe, affordable and secure rental apartments and houses.
Disability Housing Information Line
People With Disability Australia provides information and advice about your housing rights in New South Wales. Call 1800 422 015.
Victorian Government Home and Community Care (HACC) program
The HACC program offers household services for the elderly, younger people with disability, and their carers.
Veterans' Home Care
Veterans’ Home care can provide home help, including cleaning and ironing, for eligible veterans.