What is SDA
At Enliven Housing, our Specialist Disability Accommodation (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 with purpose-built SDA apartments across all major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra and Perth. 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.
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 home, we take things a step further. Most of our homes 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
Improved Liveability
Our Improved Liveability SDA homes are designed to make life better for individuals with sensory, intellectual or cognitive challenges
Fully Accessible
Our Fully Accessible SDA homes are designed with wheelchair accessibility in mind, ensuring ease of movement in the bathroom, kitchen and outdoor spaces.
High Physical Support
Our High Physical Support SDA homes 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.
SDA Housing FAQs
Am I eligible for SDA Housing?
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 must meet certain requirements:Â
- 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.
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Try our SDA eligibility calculator to check more about your eligibility.Â
How much does Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) cost?
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.
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.
What is Enliven Housing's 'blended model' of support and its benefits?
What sets us apart from other providers is our “Blended Model” of support. While most providers typically offer only one SDA design category per home, we take it a step further. The majority, if not all, of our homes 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.
Do you provide SDA homes with funding for Robust?
We specialise in providing homes for tenants with Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible and High Physical Support SDA categories. We do not offer housing for participants with ROBUST funding.
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 home 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.
