We’ve put together a guide to help you navigate SDA. SDA funding is only provided to a small proportion of NDIS participants who have extreme functional impairment or very high support needs and meet specific eligibility criteria.
SDA refers to the physical homes in which support services are delivered, not the support services themselves. Supports are assessed and funded separately by the NDIS and known as Supported Independent Living (SIL) costs. Eligibility for SDA funding is considered at the time of plan approval and plan review. If approved, it will appear under Capital Supports in your NDIS Plan.

The funding covers the cost of a person’s home so that they can live and receive their day-to-day supports. Importantly, it allows people with disability to remain integrated into the community. SDA gives people with disability a choice about their housing environment, ensuring they receive the right support and housing design for them, including lighting, access spaces and amenities.

For example, if you have an acquired brain injury, sensory or intellectual disability or complex mobility issue, SDA can ensure you receive the support you require, in a house that is suited to your needs.