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Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

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Discover how our tailored care and dedicated support can empower you to achieve your goals in SDA. Contact us today to learn more about SDA and start your journey.

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What is Specialist Disability Accommodation?

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to housing solutions designed specifically for NDIS participants who require a high level of support. These homes are purpose-built to provide accessibility, safety, and comfort, ensuring participants can live as independently as possible.

 

SDA is not just about the physical building – t’s about creating an environment that supports your lifestyle and care needs. These accommodations are tailored to individuals with extreme functional impairments or very high support requirements, offering features such as:

  • Wheelchair accessibility.
  • Ceiling hoists in bedrooms and bathhrooms
  • Assistive technology integration.
  • Enhanced safety measures.
  • Spaces designed for easy access to supports and care.

 

Who is eligible for SDA?

To be eligible for SDA, you must meet specific criteria, including having an NDIS Plan with approved funding for Specialist Disability Accommodation or an NDIA Home and Living decision letter confirming your SDA eligibility. You must also be over the age of 18.

How is SDA Funded?

SDA is funded through the NDIS and included in a participant’s plan if deemed reasonable and necessary. The funding covers the cost of the accommodation itself, while additional supports (such as personal care or daily living assistance) are funded separately.

You can choose from different types of SDA housing, such as:

  • Shared living arrangements.
  • Apartments.
  • Villas, duplexes, or townhouses.
  • Houses designed for single occupancy.

 

What are the Benefits of SDA?

SDA provides a range of benefits for participants, including:

  • A safe and accessible living environment tailored to individual needs.
  • Increased independence and quality of life.
  • Opportunities for social connection and community participation.
  • Enhanced access to care and support.

 

How to Access SDA?

If you believe SDA is the right option for you, speak with your Support Coordinator or NDIS Planner. They can guide you through the eligibility process and help include SDA in your NDIS plan.

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Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) FAQs

SDA housing comes in various forms to suit different needs, including: Shared living arrangements, Apartments, villas, duplexes, or townhouses, and houses designed for single occupancy. Each type of SDA home is tailored to meet the specific accessibility and support needs of its residents.

No, SDA funding only covers the cost of the accommodation itself. Additional supports, such as personal care or daily living assistance, are funded separately through your NDIS plan. Participants are also responsible for covering everyday living expenses such as food, utilities, and internet.

To access SDA, speak with your Support Coordinator or NDIS Planner. They will guide you through the eligibility process and help include SDA funding in your NDIS plan. You’ll also need to provide evidence of your support needs and eligibility.

Yes, SDA participants can choose from a range of housing options that meet their needs and preferences. Your Support Coordinator can help you explore available SDA properties in your area.

SDA provides a safe and accessible environment that supports independence and enhances quality of life. By reducing barriers to daily living and integrating necessary supports, SDA enables participants to live more comfortably, build relationships, and engage with their community.

SDA homes can be either shared or private, depending on your preferences and support needs. Shared arrangements often include housemates, while private options provide single-occupancy living.

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What our clients and families are saying

“I wanted to say sincerely how wonderful your team is, your orgnisation is, and how tirelessly I see them all work to give the true quality of life, the independent life, and mostly the happy life supplied by all of you is truly wonderful.”
Client's family - Pauline Queensland
"A huge thank you to Team! Your support has helped Mason achieve incredible progress this year. We’re so grateful for your dedication, care, and the positive impact you’ve made."
Tammy, Mason's Mum Queensland
"We go out fishing, movies, to the gym, stuff like that. Kanda is the way to go!"
Jake Queensland
“They have gone above and beyond in their care, their professionalism and their support. They certainly live their values.”
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