Enliven Housing's Model
Not all SDA providers are the same. At Enliven Housing, our specialists work alongside you right throughout the SDA journey – from design to tenancy, so you’re always at the centre of the decision-making process.
Our unique disability housing model is set up so that you can achieve your independent living goals while receiving all the support you need.
Why our SDA model is best for you
We build and lease quality disability housing throughout Australia.
Our accessible housing apartments are scattered throughout medium to large-size property developments in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth and Adelaide. All of our disability housing apartments are in desirable locations near transport, medical facilities, shopping centres and entertainment.
We usually have 10 specialist disability housing apartments in each building and one additional apartment for the on-site Support Hub.
We can tailor each apartment to your needs with smart technology and home automation to help you live independently.
We build our apartments to the highest SDA standard in the categories of:
- Improved Liveability
- Fully Accessible
- High Physical Support.
The Enliven Housing Difference
Most 5-star reviewed
Friendly landlord model
100% pet friendly
Community Cooperative
We don't outsource
How our model helps you live your best independent life
Community cooperative
When you move into an Enliven Housing apartment, you join the Community Cooperative.
The Cooperative helps you share some of your supports with other members of the Cooperative to make your NDIS funding go further.
Some participants use our unique Community Cooperatives to make sure they have access to 24/7 on-site support. Others use their funding to help them have support at the times they need it and not the times they don’t.
The Support Hub
The Support Hub is the on-site apartment for the Shared On-site Support Provider (SOSP) to operate out of. You can access the Hub via smart technology in your apartment, or you can visit the Hub in person.
To make it viable for a support provider to staff the Hub 24/7, tenants need to commit to sharing the cost.
You can use the Support Hub for all or some of your support, but you must use the Hub for the minimum time that the Community Cooperative agrees to purchase.
Friendly landlord model
Our friendly landlord style of tenancy management sets us apart from other disability housing providers.
Our tenant-centred approach focuses on sustaining tenancies with a commitment to tenant skills development.
We make tenancy decisions with an awareness of what support people with disability might need.
We’re committed to long-term relationships with our tenants and we’ll will work with you and your support networks to achieve your independent living goals.
Assistive Technology (AT)
We partner with SDA Assistive Technology to ensure apartments are technologically customised to suit the your individual needs – ultimately creating a home environment conducive to long-term independent living. For example, we can setup Amazon Alexa smart home technology to enable voice command automation for blinds and lighting, so you have greater control over basic functions of daily living.
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.
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.
Who decides who will provide the on-site support?
The Cooperative plays a key role in making this decision. Tenants who are moving into the complex collectively determine the provider for onsite shared support, the extent to which supports will be shared, the method of sharing, and the individual contribution of each tenant to the arrangement. Enliven Housing will offer support to the Cooperative in exploring available options and formalising these arrangements.
What other costs do I need to cover?
In addition to your rent, you’ll be responsible for covering various utility expenses, including:
- Electricity
- Gas
- Water
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Phone (if not bundled with the ISP)
Also, you’ll need to furnish and equip your home and budget for expenses such as food, toiletries, cleaning products, consumables, and medicines. Your contribution toward rent will be calculated as 25% of your Disability Support Pension, 25% of your Pension Supplement, along with the full amount of Commonwealth Rent Assistance.
What is Enliven Housing's 'blended model' of support and its benefits?
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