Understanding SDA
Start here if SDA is new to you. These guides explain what Specialist Disability Accommodation is, how the design categories differ, what the homes look like, and how SDA fits with SIL and the other NDIS housing supports.
Start hereWhat is SDA? Specialist Disability Accommodation explainedSpecialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is specially designed NDIS housing for people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. Learn what SDA is, who it is for, what the funding covers, and how to find an SDA home.More in this topic
The four SDA design categories explainedNew SDA homes are built to one of four NDIS design categories: Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, Robust and High Physical Support. Learn what each category means and how to find homes in the one you are funded for.SDA vs SIL: what is the difference?SDA is the specially designed home; SIL is the day-to-day support you receive in it. Learn the difference between Specialist Disability Accommodation and Supported Independent Living, and how the two work together in your NDIS plan.Accessible home features in SDA explainedSDA homes include accessible features like step-free access, wider doorways, accessible bathrooms and ceiling hoists. Learn what these features are, which SDA design category they belong to, and how to find a home with the features you need.Types of SDA housing: apartments, villas, houses and group homesSDA homes come in a few different building types, from self-contained apartments to shared group homes. Learn what each SDA housing type means, how many people live in one, and how to find the right fit in South Australia.NDIS housing options explained: SDA, SIL, ILO and short-term optionsSDA, SIL, ILO, MTA and STA all sound similar but do different things. This plain-English guide explains each NDIS housing and living-support option, how they fit together, and where to start if you are looking for an SDA home.High Physical Support SDA Explained: Features, Design and EligibilityHigh Physical Support SDA is the highest-need NDIS design category. Learn who it is for, the mandatory design features like ceiling hoists, and how it compares to other SDA homes.