About SDA
Housing for participants within the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which assists with the delivery of supports that cater for extreme functional impairment and high support needs.
SDA Housing
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) provides housing options for participants within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), supporting those with significant functional impairments and high support needs. Traditionally, these housing solutions include group homes or nursing homes, which restrict individuals to gain independence and can have a negative impact on their life.
The introduction of the NDIS and SDA has allowed our industry to move assisted living away from segregated and institutional housing and integrate purpose-built accommodation within the broader market, creating communities where individuals can have greater engagement and lead more independent and enriching lives.
iNSiTU Housing partners with developers such as Thirdi to establish functional properties in desirable locations, complete with nearby amenities such as public transport and shopping centres, truly enhancing the living experience for our residents.
As participation in the National Disability Insurance Scheme increases, so does the demand for SDA housing and supported independent living services. The Federal Government Department of Social Services expects SDA funding for NDIS participants to grow to approximately $700 million per year and has already begun to attract investment and stimulate the development of new SDA dwellings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to housing for participants within the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which assists with the delivery of supports that cater for extreme functional impairment and high support needs. Traditionally these housing solutions have involved group homes or nursing homes, which don’t allow individuals to gain independence and can negatively impact the quality of their life.
An SDA provider offers accessible housing options, specifically designed to cater to the needs of people with significant and permanent disabilities. Tailored to provide suitable living environments that support independence, safety, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. As an SDA provider, iNSiTU Housing assists with the delivery of supports for residents – from our housing projects to the relationships between residents and service providers.
According to the NDIS, there are 4 categories in the SDA Design Standard, which is a detailed set of requirements for all new specialist disability accommodation:
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is able to fund support for SDA for participants who meet the eligibility criteria. NDIS participants will be expected to make a reasonable rent contribution. This contribution is 25% of the Disability Support Pension, plus any Commonwealth Rent Assistance.
Under the NDIS, SDA and SIL refer to very different things. Specialist Disability Accommodation, also known as SDA, is specially designed disability housing for participants with high physical support needs. Supported Independent Living, also known as SIL, refers to one of the services that assist individuals to live independently within SDA homes.
SDA Housing
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SDA Housing
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