Enliven Residences
Shared SDA Housing
Enliven Housing is Australia's most trusted SDA provider, offering purpose-built shared homes across Australia. Live alongside others while keeping your own space and enjoying flexible shared support arrangements.
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Mentone
The Audrey
Introducing The Audrey Nestled inside the heart of Mentone is Audrey – two gorgeous SDA homes planted within a peaceful, […]
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Mentone
The Allegra
Introducing the Allegra Tucked away in the heart of Mentone, Allegra is a pair of beautifully designed SDA homes set […]
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Mentone
The Isadora
Introducing the Isadora The Isadora is a modern two-bedroom shared SDA home in Mentone, designed for people with disability. Each […]
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Essendon
The Celeste
The Celeste is a pair of purpose-built SDA homes in a quiet, welcoming neighbourhood in Essendon. Designed for people with […]
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Essendon
The Vivienne
Introducing the Vivienne The Vivienne is a pair of purpose-built SDA homes in Essendon, designed for people with disability. Each […]
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What Happens Next
How Shared Living Works at Enliven
You are the decision-maker at every step. Here is how a shared home comes together, from first enquiry to settling in.
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Understand the home and the household
Before any introductions, we look at the household’s routines, interests and communication styles alongside your own, so we only introduce you to homes where you might genuinely fit.
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Explore the home and meet people
View the home and meet potential housemates at a pace that suits everyone. Introductions are tenant-led. Face to face is where you find out whether things click.
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Apply and plan the move
Once everyone is comfortable with the match, applications are completed and we plan the transition together: support arrangements, any home modifications and how the household will run daily.
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Move in and settle
The move is supported and regular check-ins catch anything early. Your Tenancy Officer stays your contact, and Enliven Speak Up! is there if you ever need it.
How does housemate matching actually work?
Our compatibility framework covers everything from the first conversation to settling in, including what happens if a match isn’t right.
Still waiting on an SDA funding decision?
Through the Housing Outcomes Program, you can move in while your decision is under review, at no extra cost.
Enliven Residences
Homes built for
Shared Living
Enliven Residences is our range of SDA houses and villas built for shared and individual living. Choice over where you live, how you live and who you live with, in homes designed by specialist SDA architects to feel like a home, not a facility.
Lifestyle-first location
Every Enliven home is chosen for what sits around it — shops, parks, healthcare and the people you already know. We do not build where land is cheap and call it a location.
Transport accessibility
Homes sit close to train stations and bus routes, so getting out does not depend on booking a support worker and a vehicle first.
Beyond the minimum standard
Designed by specialist SDA architects to balance privacy, shared living and everyday usability. An ensuite, kitchenette and private outdoor area in every SDA bedroom.
Ready for changing needs
Ceilings are hoist-ready with no structural works and assistive technology provisions are pre-installed, so the home adapts to you instead of you moving again.
Choice & Control
Choosing an SDA Provider for Shared Living
Enliven Housing has been providing SDA since 2019. We've taken everything we've learnt over the years and built a shared living model around what matters most to tenants: choosing who you live with and having a genuine say in your supports. Here's how we do it.
Tenant-Led Housemate Matching
You have a genuine say in who you live with. Every shared home starts with an agreement between housemates, so you help shape how your household runs from day one.
Choice Collective
Choice Collective is a tenant-led group facilitated independently by Enliven Community. It gives you an ongoing say in how shared supports are delivered and who provides them.
Access to Enliven Speak Up!
Enliven Speak Up! is our award-winning safeguarding and dispute resolution program for tenants and their support networks. It provides a safe and simple way to raise concerns early, with the option to remain anonymous.
Housing and Support Kept Separate
Enliven doesn't provide SIL or any other support. You choose your own support provider, independently of your housemates' choices and your tenancy is never conditional on who that is.
Tenant Stories
Hear From Our Tenants
Tracy’s Tenant Story
“Moving here has given me more independence and a space that truly feels like home”
Tracy
Enliven Tenant
Tracy’s journey shows how the right home can create the freedom to live more independently and confidently every day. With a supportive, accessible environment, she’s been able to focus on what matters most and enjoy a better quality of life.
Emily’s Tenant Story
“I love living at an Enliven property. I recommend it to everyone with SDA.”
Emily
Enliven Tenant
Emily’s SDA journey has opened the door to greater independence and connection. Her story is a powerful reminder of how the right home can support choice, confidence and truly feeling at home.
Maya’s Tenant Story
“I would highly recommend Enliven to anyone looking for SDA”
Maya
Enliven Tenant
Maya’s story highlights how having a safe, stable home gave her the foundation to rebuild her confidence and move toward a more independent future. With the right support, she has been able to pursue her goals and create a brighter, more secure life.
Who is Eligible for Shared SDA Housing?
For Individuals
Am I Eligible for SDA Housing?
Specialist Disability Accommodation is funded through the NDIS for participants who need specialist housing solutions. Shared living suits tenants who want their own funded home while living alongside others, whether that's to build community with peers, reduce day-to-day costs or both.
Your current funding outcome doesn't always have to determine your living arrangement. If you believe a different housing option would better support your independence or quality of life, our Appeals Program can help you explore your options and navigate the NDIS review process.
If you're not sure whether shared living is right for you, our team can walk you through the process from initial enquiry through to move-in, including how housemates are matched.
For Support Coordinators
Independent SDA Assessment
If your client is highly likely to receive SDA funding and is considering shared living, Enliven can arrange an independent third-party eligibility assessment at no cost. The assessment is conducted by a specialist team separate to Enliven to ensure an impartial evaluation.
We work closely with you and your client's formal supports throughout the assessment, matching and referral process, so you always know where things stand.
For Support Coordinators
Provider at a glance
Everything you need to assess Enliven as an SDA provider for shared living placements — all in one place.
- Property summaries
- Referral process
- Key contact details
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More Than Just a Roof
A home should give you more than somewhere to live. It should give you a say in who you live with, control over who supports you and the stability to plan a life around it. That is what every Enliven shared home is built to do.
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Shared SDA Housing FAQs
What is shared SDA housing?
Shared SDA housing means living in a purpose-built home funded through the NDIS, alongside one or more other tenants. Each of you has your own individually funded place in the home, and your own choice of support, while sharing the house itself. At Enliven, shared living starts with your choice, from who you live with to how the household runs day to day.
How are housemates matched at Enliven?
You have a genuine say in who you live with. Before you move in, you and your prospective housemates work through a ‘How We Live Together’ agreement together, covering the things that matter day to day: routines, visitors, shared spaces and how you’ll make decisions as a household. It’s a conversation you’re part of from the start.
What happens if a shared living arrangement doesn't work out?
Sometimes a household needs to change, and that’s okay. Enliven’s Friendly Landlord approach means our Tenancy Team works with you directly if something isn’t working, rather than leaving you to manage it alone. If you’re part of a Choice Collective, that group also gives you a structured way to raise concerns about shared supports. If a change in housemates or property is needed, we’ll talk you through your options.
Does Enliven provide the support I need in a shared home?
No. Enliven Housing is a housing and tenancy provider, not a support provider. We don’t deliver SIL or any other support. Your support is entirely your own choice, arranged separately from your tenancy, whether you live alone or share your home. This separation protects you. If you’re ever unhappy with your support provider, you can change them without putting your home at risk.
What is the difference between SDA and SIL in a shared home?
SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) is NDIS funding for the physical home you live in, whether shared or individual. SIL (Supported Independent Living) is a separate NDIS funding for the support workers who help you day to day inside that home. In a shared home, each tenant holds their own SDA and SIL funding individually, even though you live under one roof. At Enliven, we keep housing and support completely separate, so your tenancy is never tied to a single support provider for the whole household.
Can I live with a partner, friend or family member who isn't an NDIS participant?
Yes, in many cases. Under current SDA rules, you can share your home with someone who isn’t an NDIS participant themselves, such as a partner, friend or family member. This needs to be planned properly, with the right evidence and agreement in place. Speak with our team or your Support Coordinator to work through what this looks like for your situation.
What is the Choice Collective and how does it affect my shared supports?
The Choice Collective is a group of Enliven tenants who share supports and come together to make decisions about how those supports are delivered. It’s facilitated by Enliven Community, a separate not-for-profit organisation, so you can raise questions or feedback about your shared support provider independently. The Collective gives you an ongoing say, including the ability to review and change providers as a group.
What does shared SDA housing cost, and what's separate?
Your SDA funding covers the home itself. You’ll also pay a reasonable rent contribution, generally based on a percentage of your Disability Support Pension, Pension Supplement and Commonwealth Rent Assistance. Living in a shared home often means splitting everyday costs like utilities with your housemates, which can make day-to-day living more affordable. Support costs, such as SIL, are separate again and depend entirely on your own NDIS plan and chosen provider.
How does Enliven handle safety and complaints in shared homes?
Enliven Speak Up! is our independent, anonymous reporting platform, run through a secure system called Elker. You can raise a concern about your home, your household, or anything else, with or without using your name. Enliven won the 2026 ADR Project of the Year Award for this approach. Combined with the Choice Collective, it means you always have more than one way to be heard.
