Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is housing designed for people with very high support needs, where the physical environment plays a critical role in safety, accessibility, and quality of life.
SDA homes are purpose-built to be safe, accessible, and comfortable, allowing people with disability to live more independently while receiving the right level of support. These homes are designed to reduce daily barriers and support long-term living needs.
Unlike standard housing, SDA includes special design features such as wider doorways, step-free access, reinforced structures, accessible bathrooms, and layouts that support mobility and assistive technology.
SDA homes may also include features that support higher physical needs, such as ceiling hoists, space for specialised equipment, and stronger building materials to improve safety and durability.
Importantly, SDA is about the building itself, not the daily support services. While support workers may assist residents, SDA funding focuses on the design and construction of the home to ensure it meets specific NDIS design standards.
Your NDIS plan confirms whether SDA funding is included.
We help you look at SDA homes that suit your needs and preferences.
You choose your home and who supports you.
You live in a safe, suitable home with supports that work for you.
NDIS recognises different types of SDA housing:
for people with sensory, intellectual, or cognitive disability
for people who use wheelchairs or have high physical support needs
for people who need a very strong and durable home
for people with very high physical or complex needs
Your SDA type depends on your NDIS plan and assessed needs.
SDA is for people who:
Have very high support needs
Need a specialised and accessible home
Have SDA funding included in their NDIS plan
Want to live more independently with the right housing support
Only a small number of NDIS participants are eligible for SDA.
It’s important to know:
SDA = the home (building)
SIL or other supports = daily support services
You can choose:
Who provides your daily supports
Who manages or owns the SDA property
You have choice and control over your living arrangements.
SDA can help you to:
Live in a home designed for your needs
Feel safer and more comfortable
Be more independent
Reduce reliance on others
Improve quality of life
Your home should support your lifestyle and goals.
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