Hoarding and squalor are rarely just cleaning issues. They are early warning signs of tenancy risk, safeguarding concerns, and escalating support needs. This article outlines what Support Coordinators need to recognise early and how trauma‑informed intervention can prevent crisis.

Psychosocial disability often shows up first inside the home — through withdrawal, overwhelm, and unsafe living conditions. This article explores why trauma‑informed, practical support at home is essential to stability, recovery, and long‑term NDIS outcomes.