Specialist Disability Accommodation

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🏡 NDIS Support Category: 0131 – Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

Support for finding and living in specialized housing tailored to your needs

✅ What is This Support?

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) provides participants with funding to access housing that meets specific disability needs. SDA housing is designed to support people with higher needs for assistance in daily living, providing a safe, accessible, and suitable living environment.

SDA can include homes with accessible features, specialized equipment, and support to help you live more independently.

🏠 What Services Are Included?

SDA supports are designed to help with:

• Finding suitable specialized accommodation that meets your needs

• Housing with assistive technology, such as hoists, ramps, and adjustable features

• Access to accommodation with high physical needs, such as wheelchair-friendly homes

• Specialized housing for those with high support needs, such as 24/7 on-site support

• Community living options with shared spaces or independent living units

• Help with housing modifications if your current home needs to be adjusted for accessibility

🏡 SDA housing options are tailored to support people with complex needs and help them live as independently as possible

👤 Who is This For?

You might need SDA support if:

• You require specialized accommodation to meet complex or high-level physical support needs

• You need housing that is wheelchair accessible or features assistive technology

• You have high support needs, such as 24/7 support or in-home assistance

• You’re looking for housing that allows you to live as independently as possible while having your needs met

• You have complex health or mobility issues that require specialized home features

📝 How to Get These Supports

1. Talk to your NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator (LAC) about your housing needs.

2. Ask for “Specialist Disability Accommodation” (0131) to be included in your NDIS plan.

3. Work with your NDIS team to find appropriate SDA housing options that suit your specific needs.

4. Choose a housing provider that specializes in SDA housing and supports.

5. If necessary, apply for SDA funding to help cover the costs of the accommodation.

🙋 Need Help?

If you're unsure whether SDA is right for you or how to access this support, your NDIS planner or support coordinator can guide you through the process and help you find the best housing options.

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