The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is
proposed to be fully rolled-out in Western Australia by 2020. It
aims to provide 'reasonable and necessary support' to
Australians under the age of 65 years who have a permanent and
significant disability.
One aspect of interest to developers and investors is the
provision of Specialist Disability Accommodation
(SDA) which is a form of capital funding for NDIS
participants to acquire specialist housing solutions that address
significant functional impairment, very high support needs, or
both. SDA may range from a purpose-built apartment in a mixed
development through to a modified free-standing house.
WHO IS ENTITLED TO SDA?
The NDIS acknowledges that those with disabilities have the same
right as everyone else to determine their best interests, and to
have choice and control over their lives. To this end, funding for
SDA is made directly to eligible participants, and is based on what
is reasonable and necessary
