Navigating the NDIS can often feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to specialised housing. At Disability Housing Solutions, we focus on helping you through every stage of the SDA funding process to ensure you find a stable home for life. As the largest provider in Australia with over 10 years of experience, we manage more than 350 properties across Queensland, New South Wales, the ACT, and Western Australia.
Our “SDA only” model ensures that your home and your support workers remain separate. This means you have total choice and flexibility to bring your preferred support workers with you, rather than being pushed toward partnered providers.
Understanding SDA Funding Eligibility
Before beginning the SDA funding process, it is vital to determine if you meet the requirements set by the NDIS. SDA funding eligibility is typically reserved for participants who have an extreme functional impairment or very high support needs.
The NDIS evaluates whether a specialised home will help you achieve your goals, such as improving your independence or maintaining your health and safety. Our team provides navigation support to help families and health professionals understand these complex requirements.
What is the SDA Application Process? A Step by Step Breakdown
If you are wondering what the SDA application process, we have simplified the journey into these clear steps to help you move into your new home.
Step 1: Goal Setting in Your NDIS Plan
The process starts with your NDIS planning meeting. You must ensure that your plan includes goals related to your living arrangements and independence. This is where you first express the need for a home that accommodates your specific physical or cognitive requirements.
Step 2: Gathering Professional Evidence
Evidence is the most critical part of the SDA funding process. You will need reports from health professionals, such as Occupational Therapists, that detail why a standard home is not suitable for you. This evidence must align with one of the four SDA design categories:
- High Physical Support: For those requiring significant physical assistance and structural provisions like ceiling hoists.
- Fully Accessible: Designed for participants with significant physical functional impairment.
- Robust: High quality homes designed to keep residents and staff safe.
- Improved Liveability: Homes with enhanced features for those with sensory or intellectual impairments.
Step 3: Submitting the Home and Living Support Request
Once your evidence is ready, a Home and Living Support Request Form is submitted to the NDIS. The NDIS will then review this against the SDA funding eligibility criteria to determine the level of funding you are entitled to receive.
Step 4: Finding Your New Home
Once funding is approved, the search for your home begins. At Disability Housing Solutions, we help you find a home that fits your lifestyle. One of the most important aspects of our service is that we encourage you to live with family if that is your choice, helping you stay together while maintaining your independence.
Why Choice and Flexibility Matter in SDA
Securing a home is about more than just a building; it is about who supports you within those walls. Because we are an SDA only provider, we maintain a clear separation between your home and your support workers (SIL). This ensures you have the freedom to choose your own team without any conflict of interest.
We use our deep disability knowledge and commercial expertise to maintain ongoing compliance and ensure your home meets the highest design standards. Whether you are a support coordinator, a family member, or a health professional, we are here to help you navigate the system and balance the needs of participants with the quality of the home.
Ready to start your navigation journey?
Contact the Disability Housing Solutions team today to discuss your SDA application
FAQ’s
Can I live with my family in an SDA home?
Yes, Disability Housing Solutions encourages participants to live with family members to maintain their important relationships while receiving the support they need.
What is the difference between SDA and SIL?
SDA provides the physical home, while SIL (Supported Independent Living) provides the support workers inside the home. We believe in keeping these separate to give you more choice and flexibility.
Is SDA housing the same as homeless housing?
No, SDA is specifically for NDIS participants with extreme functional impairments and is not intended for elderly residents not on the NDIS or for general homeless support.
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