What is SDA?

Those with severe functional impairments or high support needs can live in a variety of housing options known as specialist disability accommodation (SDA).

Accessible elements in SDA homes enable people to live more independently and improve the quality or safety with additional assistance.

Participants who qualify for SDA  have a severe functional impairment or  high support needs, as well as meet the requirements for Specialist Disability Accommodation and NDIS funding criteria.

Homes owned, built and managed by Living Well Solutions meet or exceed the Livable Housing Australia Guidelines’ platinum standards.

What is SIL?

Supported Independent Living, also referred to as SIL, is an NDIS-funded service that offers assistance with and/or oversight of everyday tasks to enable you to live as independently as possible while developing your abilities.

SIL takes place at your residence, and is a type of financial support that is used.It is a type of financial support that is used to assist participants with daily duties like cooking or taking care of themselves, as well as with activities outside the home like going to the doctor or taking the bus. SIL services can be provided round-the-clock and frequently include overnights.  SIL funding does not cover additional costs like rent, utilities, groceries, or lodging (including Specialist Disability Accommodation).

SDA Housing Categories

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Improved Livability

These homes are designed for those who suffer from cognitive, sensory, and intellectual disabilities. Many of the homes have luminance contrasts, tactile elements on the wall or inside the door, or both, to make the environment easier to navigate for someone with vision loss.

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Robust

This is particularly resilient housing, made to keep people safe who could put themselves or the people who support them at risk.  Additionally, they are designed to lower the possibility of reactive maintenance.

Among the building requirements are soundproofing, laminated glass, high impact wall lining, soundproof windows, doors, and outside areas, as well as fittings and fixtures like blinds and door handles. All of this is done to offer staff members and other residents safe spaces.

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Fully Accessible

People with a significant functional disability can assimilate a high level of physical support in housing that is fully accessible. These accommodations include allowing wheelchair access throughout the entire house as well as seated or standing access to furniture like kitchen and laundry room countertops and appliances.

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High Physical Support

With a few additional features, such as structural facilities for ceiling hoists and clear opening width doors to all rooms, the High Physical Support category includes the similar requirements outlined in the Fully Accessible Design category. People in this category require very high level of support due to their disability.