October 2026 has brought the most significant funding changes the disability and aged care sectors have seen this year. They are arriving on several fronts at once: the NDIS, Support at Home and the housing system.

Across Australia, a clear shift is taking place in housing, disability, and community funding. While public attention often focuses on crisis responses such as homelessness, hospital admissions, and emergency accommodation, recent government and sector updates point to something far more strategic and effective: prevention and tenancy sustainment. Recent funding announcements and sector briefings show growing alignment around keeping people housed safely and sustainably, rath