NDIS and SDA
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an Australian government initiative designed to provide support and services to people with disabilities. The NDIS operates on the principle of providing funding directly to eligible participants, enabling them to access the services and support they need to live more independently and participate fully in their communities.
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Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to housing designed and built to support individuals with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. SDA properties are specifically designed or modified to cater to the unique requirements of people with disabilities, providing accessible and safe living environments.
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There are four categories of SDA design which are set out under SDA rules:
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Improved Liveability
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Robust
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Fully Accessible
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High Physical Support
Useful Info
NDIS Eligibility
Persons with disability need to meet the following eligibility criteria for availing the NDIS:
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An Australian citizen, or
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Possess a permanent Australian visa, or
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Possess the protected Special Category Visa (SCV), and
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Under 65 years old
Furthermore, they should have a permanent disability that
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Reduces their ability to participate effectively in activities or perform tasks or actions without adequate support, and
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Affects their ability for social and economic participation, and makes them likely to require support under the NDIS for a lifetime.
SDA demand data
SDA demand data is updated regularly and includes information about the number of SDA-eligible participants who:
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are living in SDA
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have SDA funding and are looking for suitable SDA
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are seeking alternative SDA
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have completed the SDA housing assessment and are awaiting SDA funding in their plan.
Please feel free to contact us to request an updated demand data report.