{"id":1794,"date":"2024-08-23T11:29:35","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T11:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/supportedindependentliving.com.au\/?p=1794"},"modified":"2025-03-05T09:46:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T09:46:25","slug":"what-are-the-different-types-of-sda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/supportedindependentliving.com.au\/what-are-the-different-types-of-sda\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the different types of SDA?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qualifying for SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation)<\/strong><\/a> under the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) involves several key steps. First, individuals need to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility criteria for SDA funding. This involves having a disability that significantly impacts their daily living and requires high levels of physical support. An assessment by a NDIS planner or support coordinator will determine if the individual\u2019s needs align with the SDA high physical support requirements.<\/p>\n

Next, the individual\u2019s NDIS plan must include funding for SDA. This is determined based on their functional needs and the level of support required. The NDIS will review the individual\u2019s needs assessment to ensure that the accommodation is not just accessible but also provides high physical support. Fully accessible SDA is designed to support people with high physical support needs through features such as wheelchair accessibility, modified bathroom facilities, and assistive technology integration.<\/p>\n

Once eligibility is confirmed, the NDIS will allocate SDA funding to the individual\u2019s plan. This funding supports the cost of renting or owning a property that meets SDA standards, ensuring that the accommodation is both physically accessible and capable of meeting high support needs. The individual can then work with their support coordinator to identify suitable properties that meet the NDIS’s criteria for improved liveability, ensuring that the accommodation enhances their quality of life and independence.<\/p>\n

There are 4 main categories as below:<\/strong><\/p>\n