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Specialist disability accommodation, or SDA, is housing that has been specifically designed and built for people with disability who need a lot of support in the home. Funding for SDA is a support category in the NDIS.
There are different types of specialist disability accommodation, depending on where you want to live and what will meet your needs. Designs range from inner-city apartments to suburban terraces and stand-alone houses. All must meet the SDA Design Standard and latest accessibility requirements, with comfort, security and modern design front of mind.
In most circumstances, a small number of people live in an SDA dwelling together, often with a support worker.
NDIS funding for specialist disability accommodation is for the provider of the building. People who live in specialist disability accommodation still have to pay a reasonable rent contribution and other daily living costs, and use their NDIS funding to access other disability supports.
Claro is a registered SIL (supported independent living) provider and works closely with SDA providers across Australia, to provide in-home support for residents. Not everyone who lives in specialist disability accommodation will have SIL supports, but some do. See more about Supported Independent Living
Specialist disability accommodation is very specific housing for people who need a lot of support in the home, or a highly customised building to make it safe and accessible for them to live in.
To be eligible for specialist disability accommodation, you will need to demonstrate to the NDIA that you have very significant functional impairment or support needs, and that SDA is the best 'reasonable and necessary' home and living option for you.
Find out more about SDA eligibility.If you think you or someone you support is eligible for SDA funding, you'll need to apply for it during the NDIS planning process.
Most NDIS participants don't need SDA. There are other home and independent living options you can access through the NDIS to access the kind of home and living situation you want. Some of the properties we work within accept flexible funding, and can be suitable for individuals with SIL-only funding, or state-based insurer funding. If that sounds like you or someone you support, please view our properties and get in touch.
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The 4 SDA categories are; Improved Livability, which are designed for people with sensory, intellectual or cognitive impairments and feature high contrast fittings to improve visibility, easy to use switches and handles and clear pathways which make homes easier to navigate and understand. Fully Accessible homes feature step-free entryways, pathways and transitions, wide doorways and kitchens and bathrooms designed for easy access by people with significant disabilities or those who may use mobility aids. High Physical Support is for very high physical needs, including features like assistive technology, emergency power back up, ceiling hoist provisions and structural considerations for future customisation or the implementation of complex equipment. Robust is the final category, tailored for individuals needing extra safety due to behaviours of concern – strong building materials, secure windows and doors, soundproofing and retreat areas are common features. Note that Claro does not currently provide SIL services within Robust SDA environments.
Understanding what features suit your preferences and funding are key. Do you have a suburb or catchment area within which you would like to live? Do you need to be close to medical services, or public transport? Do you wish to live alone or with others? The Claro SDA finder (link) lets you filter by area, dwelling type, SDA design category and more, so you can see which homes are available. If you don’t see the perfect home we recommend still reaching out to our helpful team – one of our SDA partners may have the perfect home for you in their portfolio or in the pipeline and we are happy to refer you.
The NDIS provides funding for participants to live within SDA properties. If you are determined to be eligible, the SDA payments will be included in your NDIS plan and paid directly to the SDA provider. You may have to contribute additional funds too – people living within SDA usually have to pay a “reasonable rent contribution” no greater than 25% of the disability support pension, plus any Commonwealth rent assistance they may receive. SDA funding only funds living in the home – your living costs, medical expenses and the cost of your support workers are funded through a combination of your NDIS funding or your DSP (disability support pension).
To receive SDA funding, the NDIS has to determine you are eligible for SDA. The NDIS has stated that SDA funding is for people with; extreme functional impairment, and/or very high support needs. You will need to show that you fit in to one or both of these categories, and provide references such as a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA). It is helpful to engage a Support Coordinator as they are highly experienced in navigating the NDIS and submitting funding reviews. If one of your goals is to live an independently as possible the NDIS may find that SDA funding is reasonable and necessary in order for you to achieve that.
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