SDA Housing in Victoria
Caring Hearts helps NDIS participants find Specialist Disability Accommodation across Victoria and provides the onsite SIL support inside the home. High Physical Support, Fully Accessible, Improved Liveability and Robust designs, matched to your funded design category.
Why Choose Caring Hearts for SDA Housing
Caring Hearts is a registered NDIS provider and your onsite SIL provider. The SDA home itself is owned by a separate home owner. We work with a network of accredited SDA home owners to help you find High Physical Support, Fully Accessible, Improved Liveability and Robust homes.
We provide Supported Independent Living (SIL) once you have found the right home, so your housing and your day-to-day support can be arranged through one point of contact.
Whether your SDA funding is already approved or you are still working through eligibility with your Support Coordinator, we can talk you through your options in Victoria’s highest-demand locations.
Not sure if you qualify for SDA?
Not everyone needs SDA-level housing. Tell us about your situation and we will explain your options, including other NDIS home and living supports.
Call 1800 844 995 Make a referralWhere Demand for SDA Housing Is Highest in Victoria
Victoria has 7,295 NDIS participants with SDA funding in their plan, and 1,176 of them are still looking for a suitable home. Demand is not spread evenly. Our network’s current top-demand areas are Reservoir, Footscray, Dandenong, Frankston, Ferntree Gully, Clyde North, Armstrong Creek (Geelong) and Brunswick West. Fast-growing areas in Melbourne’s west, north and south-east are also part of our coverage, and we add new areas as homes become available.
We prioritise housing participants in areas with genuine, ongoing demand, not just wherever a property happens to be available, so your enquiry gets a faster and more realistic response.
SDA Design Categories We Offer
High Physical Support (HPS)
Ceiling hoists, automated doors, backup power and assistive technology for participants needing 24/7 support.
Fully Accessible (FA)
Wide doorways, roll-in showers, level-access entry and accessible kitchens for full-time wheelchair or mobility aid users.
Improved Liveability (IL)
Better lighting, sound insulation and a calmer sensory layout, suited to sensory, intellectual or cognitive support needs.
Robust
Reinforced walls, fixtures and fittings with reduced ligature points, for participants with complex behavioural support needs.
Where We Have SDA Homes
Our SDA housing network covers the Victorian suburbs below, prioritised toward areas of genuine, ongoing demand. Select a suburb for local details.
Call us on the number above for current availability and photos of specific properties.
Availability changes daily. Call 1800 844 995 to confirm what is currently open in your preferred area.
Frequently Asked Questions About SDA in Victoria
Funding and eligibility
What is the difference between SDA and SIL?
SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) is NDIS funding for the accessible home itself. SIL (Supported Independent Living) funds the day-to-day support and staffing inside it. You can have both: SDA covers your home, SIL covers your support. Caring Hearts can help arrange both. See our guide to ILO vs SIL for more on home and living options.
Who pays for SDA housing?
The NDIS pays your SDA provider directly, based on your approved design category and building type. You contribute a Reasonable Rent Contribution, generally capped at 25% of your Disability Support Pension plus any Commonwealth Rent Assistance.
Are there SDA vacancies in Victoria right now?
Availability changes regularly across our network. Call 1800 844 995 and our team will confirm current vacancies that match your design category and preferred location.
Process and local support
How long does it take to get SDA approved?
SDA approval typically takes 2 to 6 months. The process includes an Occupational Therapist assessment, an SDA funding request submitted through your Support Coordinator, NDIA review of your assessed needs, and a plan amendment or review.
What if I don't currently qualify for SDA?
Not everyone needs SDA-level housing. Our team can talk through other NDIS-funded home and living options, and can put you in touch with a Support Coordinator experienced in SDA applications if that is the right path.
Build types and design categories
What is an SDA house, villa and apartment?
An SDA house is a standalone property offering maximum privacy and space. A villa is a smaller, often single-level dwelling, typically part of a small group. An apartment is a unit within a larger building, often suited to inner-city locations with strong transport and healthcare access.
What is High Physical Support (HPS) SDA?
HPS includes comprehensive accessibility features such as ceiling hoists, automated doors, backup power and assistive technology, designed for participants with significant physical impairment requiring 24/7 support.
More Caring Hearts supports
Other supports that can sit alongside your SDA home.
Interested in SDA Housing in Victoria?
Our team can talk you through current availability, eligibility and next steps.
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