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WE BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO A SAFE AND SECURE HOME

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is designed and built to meet the needs of people with disability.

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How we provide SDA across Australia

CHL is a registered SDA provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), as well as an SDA Alliance member. Our homes in locations across Australia are designed and built to meet the needs of people with disability and are allocated to eligible National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants.

In addition to enjoying a home specifically designed and built to SDA requirements, our customers who live in these homes may need or choose to access a range of different support services based on their individual needs. These services are delivered by independent providers. We work with our customers, prioritising their needs, choices and preferences wherever possible to select support providers.

SDA in Woree, Cairns coming soon

Coming in 2026 is a brand-new complex in Woree, Cairns with a range of housing options including one- and two-bedroom high physical and fully accessible support SDA apartments.

The homes are wheelchair accessible with ground floor or lift access, wide doorways and hallways, ensuite bathroom, outdoor area for relaxation and heating and cooling for year-round comfort.

Our SDA homes

Our homes are diverse, just like our customers. They range from apartment buildings which can help meet greater demand in a higher-density area, to stand-alone homes that may provide high impact, especially in a regional or rural location.

Our developments are often a mixture of social, affordable and market housing as well as SDA – creating rich and diverse communities. Discover examples of our SDA developments from across the country and explore potential vacancies.

Woree, Cairns, QLD

These beautifully designed 1-bedroom apartments for people with disability is now available in the vibrant suburb of Woree, Cairns.

Summerville Boulevard, Caversham, WA

These homes provide private bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms and shared living spaces, meeting Fully Accessible SDA standards, with features like low-positioned switches. Homes include a separate room and bathroom for overnight support staff.

This property provides homes for eligible NDIS participants with private bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms and shared living spaces.

McCole St, Sale, VIC

This brand-new, fully accessible one-bedroom private villa with a private courtyard is located in central Sale in regional Victoria.

Bangs Street, Prahran, VIC

Located in the Bangs Street, Prahran complex, these new two-bedroom, two-bathroom SDA apartments are built to High Physical Support standards. They offer a safe, stylish and supportive living environment for eligible NDIS participants.

Located in the Bangs Street, Prahran complex, these new two-bedroom, two-bathroom SDA apartments are built to High Physical Support standards.

OUR CUSTOMERS, OUR STORIES

We proudly work with our customers to turn houses into homes. Each customer and community are different, so we tailor community development programs and initiatives to meet their needs and create a sense of place, safety and belonging that allows people to thrive.

Frequently asked questions

What is SDA?

People with disability who have very high support needs may qualify to live in a Specialist Disability Accommodation funded by the NDIS.

Some people with disability have very high support needs. They may need to live in a specially designed house. These houses are called Specialist Disability Accommodation and are funded by the NDIS.

SDA homes have accessible features to help residents live more independently and allow other supports to be delivered better or more safely. SDA homes include four different build types to meet the varying support needs of residents:

Two-to-three-bedroom houses with shared living spaces
One or more bedroom apartments in higher density diverse community apartment complexes
Villas or townhouses with shared or individual homes on a block of land
Communal (group) homes – a house with four or more individual residents living together.

How can I apply for SDA?

To apply for an SDA property, please use the Contact Us form to make an enquiry or view our CHL listings on the Housing Hub. One of our team members will contact you to talk about your application and the home you are interested in. They will then help you go through the eligibility process before you apply.

What are the SDA design categories?

SDA homes are designed according to four categories.

Improved liveability: homes with a reasonable level of physical access, with extra features for people with sensory, intellectual or cognitive impairments designed to enable more independence in day-to-day life.
Fully accessible: homes have a high level of physical access for people with significant physical impairments, designed to encourage independent engagement in day-to-day activities
High physical support: homes have a high level of physical access designed for people with significant physical impairments needing high levels of support.
Robust: homes have a high level of physical access and are built with very resilient building materials to reduce day-to-day risks for customers and members of their community. The design also reduces the likelihood of reactive maintenance needs.

How do I know if I am eligible to apply for one of your SDA homes?

A number of things make someone eligible for an SDA home. Firstly, you need to be an NDIS participant. Other criteria are designed to ensure you have the right support funding to enable you to live safely in the home and the property is the right fit for you and your needs. If a home is shared or has shared spaces with others, there are criteria to make sure the needs and choices of other residents are considered and respected in addition to yours.

To discuss your eligibility with a member of our team, please reach out using the Contact us general enquiry.

How do I know if I am eligible for SDA funding?

SDA funding is set by the NDIS and is allocated to people with extreme functional impairments or very high support needs.

In making an assessment on your funding, the NDIS will consider the design category, build type, location of the home, the number of other participants you might live with and any additional features you need.

Your support coordinator can help you to understand what your options are and whether SDA would be the best solution for you. To get SDA funding, the NDIS will need evidence provided explaining that SDA funding is the best option for you.

To discuss your options with the CHL’s SDA team, use our Contact Us general enquiry and one of our team members will contact you.

What support services are available for SDA customers?

We work with high quality registered support providers who, like CHL, commit to providing our customers with choice and control about the services and support they receive. When choosing providers, we ask our customers and their advocates to be part of the decisions about who provides their services.