What is SDA?

At Enliven Housing, our SDA specialists are here to ensure that you're always well informed and fully aware of what's required throughout the SDA journey, so you can live your best independent life.

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What is Specialist Disability Accommodation

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is housing that is designed for people who have high support needs. These SDA homes have special features to make it easier for you to live independently and are provisioned with Assistive Technology to assist you.

To live in an SDA home, you need to have funding in your NDIS plan specifically for SDA.

SDA aims to empower people with disabilities by offering a wide range of accessible housing options. It follows strict design standards to make sure that these homes are not only welcoming but also inclusive.

The SDA program is designed especially for people with disabilities. It's all about giving you choice and control when it comes to housing. It follows strict design standards to make sure your home is accessible and inclusive.

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Our Blended Model

The unique approach that sets us apart is what we call our 'Blended Model' of support. While most providers typically offer just one SDA design category per apartment, we take things a step further. Most of our apartments are designed to accommodate all three SDA categories.

We specialise in three types of SDA design categories: Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, and High Physical Support SDA:

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Improved Liveability

Our Improved Liveability SDA apartments are designed to make life better for individuals with sensory, intellectual, or cognitive challenges

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Fully Accessible

Our Fully Accessible SDA apartments are designed with wheelchair accessibility in mind, ensuring ease of movement in the bathroom, kitchen, and outdoor spaces.

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High Physical Support

Our High Physical Support SDA apartments are designed for people with significant physical impairments who need extensive assistance and care.

What does this mean for you?

It means we can offer you support in multiple areas without any restrictions or limitations. With Enliven Housing, your needs come first and we provide the flexibility to ensure you receive the care and assistance that's just right for you.

Our SDA Locations

Australian Captial Territory

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New South Wales

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Queensland

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South Australia

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Victoria

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Western Australia

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Australian Captial Territory

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New South Wales

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Queensland

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South Australia

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Victoria

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Western Australia

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Frequently asked questions

To get SDA Housing, you must first be a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant. Then check if your NDIS plan includes funding for SDA Housing. If you're not sure, talk to your support coordinator.

To be eligible for SDA Housing, you need to meet certain requirements:

  • You must be under 65 years old.
  • You have high support needs or an extreme functional impairment.
  • You can provide evidence that SDA will help meet your NDIS goals and offer opportunities to develop your skills.

If you're eligible for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) housing, your plan will have funding for it. The SDA payment goes directly to your SDA housing provider.

You'll still have to make a 'reasonable rent contribution. Your rent will be 25% of the basic Disability Support Pension (or equivalent for those who do not receive Disability Support Pension) plus 25% of your Pension Supplement and 100% of your Commonwealth Rental Assistance entitlement. You will handle your day-to-day living costs towards your bills, food and other personal items.

Your SDA funding helps cover the cost of the actual property where you live, like the building itself. Your SIL or ILO (Individual Living Options) funding is for the support you get from people.

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.

What sets us apart from other providers is our "Blended Model" of support. While most providers typically offer only one SDA design category per apartment, we take it a step further. The majority, if not all, of our apartments are designed to accommodate all three SDA categories. This means we can provide you with flexible support across multiple areas without any restrictions or limitations.

We specialise in providing apartments for tenants with Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, and High Physical Support SDA categories. We do not offer housing for participants with ROBUST funding.

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.

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