Hospital Discharge Program
Hospital discharge support
Our Hospital Discharge Program supports NDIS participants who have been medically cleared for discharge but need suitable accommodation or disability supports arranged before leaving hospital. Your preferences and choices are central to planning your next steps.We work alongside you, your hospital discharge team, Support Coordinator, the NDIA and other relevant stakeholders to explore suitable options and coordinate a safe, timely transition that reflects your wishes and support needs.
The program
What is the Hospital Discharge Program?
Our Hospital Discharge Program supports NDIS participants who are medically ready to leave the hospital but require suitable accommodation and supports to transition safely into the community.
We work closely with hospitals, the NDIS and other relevant stakeholders to identify appropriate housing options, coordinate essential supports and help make the transition from hospital to home as smooth and timely as possible.
Who this is for
This program may be right for you if…
- You have been medically cleared for discharge but do not have suitable accommodation to return to.
- You require additional supports to be arranged before leaving the hospital.
- Your current home is no longer suitable for your care and support needs.
- You require specialised equipment or home modifications to ensure a safe transition from the hospital.
Not sure whether this applies to you? Contact our team to discuss your circumstances.
Discuss a referralWhat you get
Planning your transition together.
- Explore accommodation and support options guided by your preferences
- Coordinate the daily supports identified in your support plan
- Work alongside your hospital team, Support Coordinator and NDIA planner
- Explain the next steps and involve the people you choose
How it works
Five simple steps home.
- 1
Get in touch
You, your family, or the hospital reach out.
- 2
We check your needs
You share your goals, preferences and support needs.
- 3
We set things up
We explore accommodation and arrange agreed disability supports.
- 4
You go home
Your discharge team guides medical readiness and transition planning.
- 5
We check in
To make sure it is working.
Specialised support
Complex needs and coordinated support
Some people leaving hospital need additional coordination. Your preferences and support instructions guide how our trained disability support workers assist you.
What is different
- Disability support workers trained for participant-specific support needs
- Daily routines guided by your preferences and individual support plan
- With your involvement, collaboration with your chosen supporters and external treating professionals
Who this is for
- People with a Behaviour Support Plan developed by their Behaviour Support Practitioner
- People who need coordinated support when moving into the community
- People exploring accommodation that reflects their accessibility and support needs
FAQs
Questions people often ask.
Your hospital team determines medical readiness. With your involvement, we explore accommodation and coordinate disability supports alongside your hospital, Support Coordinator, the NDIA and the people you choose. Timing depends on your circumstances and available options; no fixed timeframe is promised.
Yes. With your involvement, our team works alongside hospital discharge planners and treating professionals to coordinate disability supports.
Yes. Your preferences, goals and choices guide planning. You choose which supporters you wish to involve.
Resources
Learn more
This page is based on the NDIS’s own guidance on hospital discharge and high-intensity supports.
Need support or want to make a referral?
Let’s talk about how we can help.
Our team is here to answer your questions and help you understand the next step.