Pairing Specialist Disability Accommodation with Supported Independent Living
Home in Place is a registered Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) provider with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
We partner with Supported Independent Living providers (SILs) in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria to provide SDA housing and care for people with high support requirements. Together, we can help tenants in our community achieve greater autonomy and an improved quality of life.
Modern SDA properties for SIL services
Home in Place is a trusted SDA provider committed to building strong, long-term partnerships with like-minded, community-focused organisations.
We focus on delivering purpose-built SDA homes for NDIS participants in collaboration with high-quality SIL providers, ensuring clear, consistent communication at all times.
Our approach is collaborative and proactive, working closely with SILs to identify compatible, long-term residents and assist timely transitions into available homes as soon as they become vacant.
With several exciting SDA housing developments and opportunities in the pipeline, Home in Place is seeking SIL partners who share a genuine dedication to supporting participants across the country.
SIL-only vacancies for NDIS participants
We also have SIL-only properties available. SIL-only refers to accommodation where residents living there do not have or need SDA housing in their NDIS plans. The SIL provider signs the lease agreement and places residents in the properties.
Check out the properties and let us know, via the EOI form in each listing, if you would like to apply to provide SIL services for any or all of the properties.
FAQs
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Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to homes for eligible NDIS participants who require specialist housing, to assist with the delivery of supports that cater for their extreme functional impairment and/or very high support needs. An SDA provider does not supply the support services, but the homes in which these are delivered.
On the other hand, Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers deliver approved in-home supports to people with extreme functional impairment and/or very high support needs to enable them to live as independently as possible with an improved quality of life.
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SDA funding is handled separately from SIL funding in an NDIS plan, even when they are delivered in partnership under one roof.
SDA funding will be paid to Home in Place, under a participant’s Capital Supports budget, to cover the cost of delivering and maintaining specialist housing.
As the SIL provider, you will receive funding under the Core Supports budget, within Assistance with Daily Life.
During our SDA and SIL partnership, we will work closely with you to ensure the home supports your service model, tenants are well matched, and transitions into new or vacant properties are well planned.
This collaboration helps to ensure stable homes for participants while supporting sustainable, long-term SIL service delivery.
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Yes. We provide SDA homes that have been specifically designed for participants with high support needs.
Our team understands how to address the challenges faced by these tenants every day. We can provide advice to property developers on essential housing features that enhance independence and well-being, and align with compliance criteria under the SDA Design Standard.
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Residents are matched to SDA homes through a careful, collaborative process that focuses on long-term suitability rather than filling a vacancy quickly.
Home in Place works closely with SIL providers, support coordinators and allied health professionals to truly understand each applicant’s support needs, how care will be delivered, and what will help them feel comfortable in their home.
This includes looking at the SDA design category, location, staffing arrangements, and how well residents are likely to live together. Just as importantly, it considers whether the home suits the SIL provider’s support model.
The goal is to ensure the home is the right fit for the participant, supporting their care needs while allowing them to live as independently as possible.
This approach helps avoid disruptions, supports smoother move-ins, and leads to better outcomes for both tenants and SIL providers.
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As the SDA provider, we are responsible for managing and maintaining each home. This includes organising repairs, routine upkeep and planned servicing of both the building itself and any specialist disability features within the home.
If an issue comes up, tenants or SIL providers report it directly to Home in Place, either by phone or through the online maintenance form.
This request is then assessed and prioritised based on urgency, and the work is carried out by our in-house maintenance team or licensed contractors, depending on the location and the nature of the repair.
Repairs related to fair wear and tear are generally covered by Home in Place to ensure the housing remains safe, functional and compliant with SDA requirements. If damage is caused intentionally, through neglect, or if access is not provided for repairs, the tenant may be responsible for the cost.
Throughout a tenancy, open communication with the SIL provider and resident helps us to resolve maintenance issues efficiently, with minimal disruption to daily supports and routines.
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If you are interested in learning more about working with Home In Place as your SDA provider, simply submit an EOI form, and our team will be in touch to discuss a partnership as soon as possible.
For further information before submitting this form, please contact Home in Place on 1300 333 733 or via email to [email protected]
