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Enliven Housing is Australia's most trusted SDA housing provider
We’re Specialist Disability Accommodation experts that work with you through every phase of your journey to ensure you move into the home you’ve always wanted, so you can live your best independent life.
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SDA Your Way
Enliven Housing is Australia's most trusted SDA housing provider
We’re Specialist Disability Accommodation experts that work with you through every phase of your journey to ensure you move into the home you’ve always wanted, so you can live your best independent life.
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"Why I'm glad I chose Enliven"
From design to tenancy, our dedicated specialists are committed to working with you every step of the way to achieve your independent living goals. Contact us today to start your journey to independent living.
"Why I'm glad I chose Enliven"
From design to tenancy, our dedicated specialists are committed to working with you every step of the way to achieve your independent living goals. Contact us today to start your journey to independent living.
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SDA Housing FAQs
What type of housing does Enliven offer?
Enliven Housing offers a unique approach to SDA living, combining luxury apartment-style accommodation with a strong sense of community. Our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) apartments, available in both one and two-bedroom configurations, are thoughtfully integrated within multi-unit developments.
Unlike clustered SDA models, our apartments are strategically positioned across different floors and areas of the building, fostering a diverse and inclusive living environment. This design reflects our Community Cooperative Model, where tenants have the opportunity to engage with their neighbours—both SDA participants and the wider community—encouraging social connection, independence and meaningful participation in everyday life.
What are the specification differences between the SDA design categories?
When it comes to SDA housing, we support three distinct SDA design categories:
| Improved Liveability | Designed for people who have sensory, intellectual, or cognitive impairment. These properties are designed to not only make it easy to manoeuvre through the property, but the doorways, handles, and switches are all clearly visible to allow for seamless access. |
| Fully Accessible | Designed for people with significant physical impairment. Wheelchair users will benefit from this design category as there are no steps in a Fully Accessible home. The doorways are wide, and the bathroom and kitchen are made to be used by people either in a seated or standing position. |
| High Physical Support | This type of SDA home has all the amenities of a Fully Accessible SDA with additional features including provision for hoist if required and a backup UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) for important equipment when there is a power outage. Provisioning for AT in this category is more extensive, and you will be able to apply to have voice or remote-controlled doors, lights, and heating. specifically designed to ensure those with significant physical impairments and critical needs can access it effortlessly. |
Check out our SDA housing guide to read more about each categories and their features.
What is the difference between SDA and SIL?
Your SDA funding covers the actual property or the ‘bricks and mortar’.
Your SIL or ILO (Individual Living Options) funding pays for the people who deliver support and your daily living services to help you live more independently.
You can get these services on their own or at the same time. You don’t need to live in an SDA housing to get SIL support.
Check our SDA Housing Guide for more insights.
Why is my housing provider separated from my personal support provider?
The separation of these two functions allows you to choose where you live and who supports your daily living needs. Enliven Housing specialises exclusively in housing and tenancy services, not personal support.
We collaborate closely with our tenants and their chosen support providers to ensure the achievement of stable housing, effective support arrangements and an improved quality of life.
Our tenancy model at Enliven Housing entails tenants becoming members of a Cooperative and actively engaging with the Onsite Support Provider.
I'm over 65, can I still be eligible to live in an SDA apartment?
Yes, you can still be eligible to live in an SDA apartment if you are an NDIS participant with SDA funding in your plan. However, if you are over 65 and not currently an NDIS participant, you cannot become one after reaching this age. NDIS eligibility is determined before the age of 65, and new participants cannot join beyond this age.