What is Specialist Disability Accommodation?
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is for people who have extreme functional impairment or very high support needs and therefore need specialist housing solutions and supports. It is a product under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
NDIS registered
Link Housing became a Registered Provider of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in 2017 as part of our commitment to providing people with a disability greater choice about where and how they live in the community.
We work in partnership with established Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers to deliver appropriate and long-term housing to people with SDA funding.
Currently, we work with the following disability support providers:
Link Housing currently manages group and respite homes housing almost 300 residents in Sydney. We are deeply committed to helping them to access the support they need to live independent lives and reach their goals.
How we can help you
We have a dedicated and experienced team of Disability Housing Specialists who help adults and families living with disability.
Part of the Link Housing Disability and Ageing team, our Specialists take a person-centred approach and work closely with clients and their families to understand their individual needs and advise them on their options.
Our Disability Housing Specialists can help with:
- Advising on your eligibility for Specialist Disability Accommodation
- Assisting to include SDA in participant’s NDIS plan
- Placing you in appropriate and long-term SDA accommodation
- Finding suitable non-SDA accommodation options through our Social Housing, Affordable Housing or Property Development services
- Link Housing can also arrange for a home to be modified if requested by a health practitioner.
Register as a provider
Participants and families can register as SDA providers under the same terms of business conditions as a housing provider.
Read more on the NDIS website or call Link Housing on (02) 9412 5111 to find out more. Note: Family homes will generally not be considered as SDA eligible except partners and dependents.
Group Home Transfer
In 2017, Link Housing was awarded a package under the NSW Government’s Specialist Disability Services tender in partnership with Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA). Link Housing commenced management of 50 group homes in March 2018.
To find out more or apply for Specialist Disability Accommodation, contact our Disability and Ageing Team on (02) 94125111.