
SDA Building Types
There are 4 common building types in specialist disability accommodation:
Apartments – self-contained units that are part of a larger residential building.
Duplexes, villas, townhouses – separate but semi-attached properties within a single land title or strata titled area. This also includes stand-alone villas or granny flats.
Houses – detached low-rise buildings with garden or courtyard areas.
Group homes – houses that have 4 or 5 residents.
An SDA house or unit building looks very similar from the outside to standard residential houses and units, however it is not until you step inside that you can understand the level of modification that takes place to ensure NDIS participants can enjoy supported living, whatever their disability is.
NDIS Funding
The common types of SDA available for NDIS funding include:
High physical support (HPS) housing that includes a high level of physical access for people who need very high levels of support. For example, you may need a ceiling hoist, backup power supply, or home automation and communication technology.
Robust – housing that is very strong and durable, reducing the need for repairs and maintenance. The way it is built should make it safe for you and others. This type of design category may suit people who need help managing complex and challenging behaviours. We think about how often you currently cause property damage, and the extent of the damage.
Fully accessible – housing with a high level of physical access features for people who have lots of physical challenges. For example, you need to use a manual or powered wheelchair at home, or can’t use steps.
Improved liveability – housing with better physical access. It also has more features for people with sensory, intellectual or cognitive impairments. For example, you may need walls and floors that are very easy to see, living areas that mean your support workers can see you easily, or very few stairs in your home.
