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Refer participants to specialist disability accommodation (sda) providers

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4,043 NDIS registered providers filtered by Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) registration group. Select a suburb below or send the referral form.

4,043 providers · 8 states · Category 6: Home Modifications and Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA)

Refer to specialist disability accommodation (sda)

4,043 registered providers across 8 states
Category 6: Home Modifications and Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Free, no obligation

Takes about 30 seconds.

Refer to specialist disability accommodation (sda)

4,043 registered providers across 8 states
Category 6: Home Modifications and Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Free, no obligation

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How this provider list is built

Counts include distinct active organisations marked NDIS registered with the relevant registration group and an active location listing. Organisations operating in several states are counted once nationally. Confirm the current registration and support types on the NDIS Commission register before referring.

The national shortlist uses primary listings, ordered by recorded Carevo connections, then name. Providers who have declined all related service types are omitted from the shortlist. A claim records an intention to contact someone, not completed support or care quality. Payment, featured status and purchased placement do not determine this order.

Receiving Carevo enquiries means a contact is set up to receive requests from Carevo and has signed in recently. Not confirmed means we cannot tell either way, usually because nobody has signed in recently; it is not a negative mark. Neither confirms vacancies or capacity. Providers confirm availability, suitability and prices directly.

Can you hire an independent worker?

It depends on how the NDIS plan is managed.

Self-managed: Yes; You agree the rate directly, within the funding rules and your budget.
Plan-managed: Yes; At or under the applicable price limits.
NDIA-managed: No; Registered providers only.

Registration rules and sources

Some supports require registration whatever the plan type, including specialist behaviour support and plan management. Check current SIL registration and transition requirements before arranging SIL.

A worker's professional registration, NDIS provider registration and a profile on Carevo are three different things. A Carevo listing establishes neither kind of registration.

NDIS disability support and clinical mental-health treatment have different funding pathways (NDIA therapy guidance).

Confirm the rules for the specific support before booking. Sources: NDIA self-management, NDIS Commission registration rules.

Where to find specialist disability accommodation (SDA)

Providers listed

4,043

States with coverage

Top suburbs by provider count

Brisbane2457 Providers Melbourne1427 Providers Sydney1139 Providers Central Coast921 Providers Canberra659 Providers Blacktown652 Providers Parramatta651 Providers Perth648 Providers Adelaide626 Providers Liverpool581 Providers Ipswich553 Providers Geelong548 Providers

How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo shows register-sourced status fields and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm the current entry before referring a participant. Here is what each listing shows and where to verify it.

NDIS registration

Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

The aged care approval label is sourced from the Australian Government's My Aged Care provider register. Confirm the current entry and the services listed there before choosing a provider.

Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)

ABN you can check

Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.

Source: Australian Business Register

Complaints process

If you or a participant has a concern, the NDIS Commission handles complaints about NDIS providers and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission handles aged care complaints. We also accept complaints via our own channel.

Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care Commission

About Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is purpose-built or modified housing for NDIS participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. SDA is the building itself, funded separately from the support staff (SIL). Only about 6% of NDIS participants qualify for SDA funding. Four design categories exist: Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, Robust, and High Physical Support.

With 4,043 providers across all states and territories, specialist disability accommodation (sda) is listed here by registration-group match. Directory presence does not confirm local capacity, suitability or availability.

What Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Covers

The Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.

Improved Liveability

Housing designed for participants with sensory, intellectual, or cognitive disabilities. Features include simplified layouts, good lighting, visual cues, and technology-assisted living. Lowest SDA payment level.

Fully Accessible

Housing designed for wheelchair users. Wider doorways, accessible bathrooms, ramped or level entry, and wheelchair-height benchtops. The most common SDA design category.

Robust

Housing designed to withstand impact damage from participants with complex behaviours. Reinforced walls, durable fixtures, and reduced breakable elements. Suitable for participants who may cause property damage during episodes.

High Physical Support

Housing with the highest level of physical modifications: ceiling hoists, automated doors, adjustable-height benchtops, emergency power supply, and smart home technology. For participants with the most significant physical support needs.

Common Referral Scenarios

Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for specialist disability accommodation (sda).

A participant with quadriplegia needs High Physical Support SDA with ceiling hoists in all rooms. Register them on the SDA Finder portal, contact SDA providers directly, and check with the NDIA about SDA funding in their plan.

A participant with ASD and an intellectual disability would benefit from Improved Liveability SDA but does not currently have SDA funding. Prepare evidence for a plan review requesting SDA, including OT assessment of housing needs and evidence that current housing is not meeting their needs.

A participant's current SDA property is being sold by the landlord. They need to find alternative SDA in the same area within 3-6 months. Start searching immediately as SDA vacancies are scarce.

What to Expect After Referral

SDA is the most difficult NDIS support to access. Only about 6% of NDIS participants qualify for SDA funding. The process involves demonstrating extreme functional impairment or very high support needs, obtaining an SDA needs assessment (usually from an OT), and getting SDA included in the participant's plan. Finding a vacancy can take months or years depending on the design category and location.

Red Flags to Watch For

Warning signs that a specialist disability accommodation (sda) provider may not be delivering quality services.

SDA provider not maintaining the property to the required standard

SDA payments not matching the enrolled design category

Provider pressuring participant to accept a property that does not meet their needs

SDA property not meeting the registered design specifications

Provider restricting participant's choice of SIL provider within the SDA property

SDA is the building. SIL is the support staff inside it. Most SDA participants also have SIL funding. SDA also works with Assistive Technology (for equipment installed in the property), Home Modifications (for minor modifications beyond the SDA design), and Therapeutic Supports (for therapy delivered in the home environment).

What to Include in the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Referral

Include these details with the participant's consent so providers and workers can assess fit before contacting them.

Approved SDA design category, dwelling type and participant funding
Preferred suburbs, accessibility requirements and target move date
Housemate compatibility, pets, living preferences and support model
Whether SIL is arranged and any assistive-technology or overnight requirements

How to Refer a Participant for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

Step 1

Check plan funding in Category 6

Step 2

Check funding management and registration requirements

Step 3

Compare suitable providers and independent workers

Step 4

Set up service agreement with line items

Step 5

Monitor delivery and document outcomes

Referral Tips for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

SDA is the hardest NDIS support to access. Confirm the participant actually has SDA funding in their plan before searching for vacancies. Check the SDA design category and building type specified in the plan. Most SDA has long waitlists. Register the participant on the SDA Finder portal and contact providers directly about upcoming vacancies. Coordinate with SIL providers early, as most SDA requires a matched SIL arrangement.

Need a provider shortlist for this participant?

Send the service, suburb, timing and participant requirements once. Carevo will pass the inquiry to suitable providers.

Find Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Providers by Suburb

New South Wales

1,500 providers

Sydney (169) Central Coast (123) Blacktown (113) Parramatta (110) Liverpool (103) Penrith (93) Campbelltown (87) Bankstown (75)

Victoria

1,301 providers

Melbourne (227) Dandenong (74) Frankston (71) Werribee (71) Geelong (67) Tarneit (66) Point Cook (64) Truganina (64)

Queensland

596 providers

Brisbane (261) Brisbane City (63) Ipswich (56) Southport (44) Caboolture (39) Logan Central (35) Redcliffe (28) Woolloongabba (28)

South Australia

419 providers

Adelaide (100) Mawson Lakes (26) Salisbury (25) Modbury (23) Prospect (23) Salisbury North (19) Mount Gambier (18) Mount Barker (17)

Western Australia

359 providers

Perth (75) Joondalup (27) Canning Vale (25) South Perth (25) Mandurah (23) Ellenbrook (20) Gosnells (20) Armadale (19)

Australian Capital Territory

57 providers

Canberra (57) Belconnen (11) Gungahlin (9) Phillip (9) Canberra Airport (5) Ngunnawal (5) Amaroo (4) City (4)

Northern Territory

52 providers

Darwin (34) Alice Springs (15) Winnellie (9) Katherine (7) Darwin City (5) Berrimah (4) Palmerston (4) Tennant Creek (4)

Tasmania

52 providers

Hobart (16) Launceston (13) Devonport (10) Perth (5) Riverside (5) Burnie (4) Glenorchy (4) Moonah (4)

Browse all specialist disability accommodation (sda) suburbs

Every suburb with providers in this registration group, grouped by state.

Australian Capital Territory24

New South Wales631

Northern Territory20

Queensland472

South Australia229

Victoria444

Western Australia167

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find SDA vacancies in Australia?

Check the NDIS SDA Finder tool at housing.ndis.gov.au, contact SDA providers listed on this page directly, and register the participant's interest with multiple providers. SDA vacancies are scarce in most areas, so casting a wide net across nearby suburbs improves your chances.

What is the difference between the four SDA design categories?

Improved Liveability suits participants with sensory, intellectual, or cognitive disabilities. Fully Accessible is for wheelchair users. Robust is designed to withstand impact for participants with complex behaviours. High Physical Support includes ceiling hoists, automated doors, and emergency power for participants with the highest physical support needs.

Can I refer an NDIA-managed participant to an unregistered provider?

No. NDIA-managed participants can only use NDIS registered providers. Plan-managed and self-managed participants can often choose unregistered providers, but some supports require registration. Confirm the rules for the specific support, including current SIL transition arrangements.

How do I check if a provider is NDIS registered?

Check the NDIS Provider Register at provider.ndis.gov.au. Search by provider name or ABN. Providers listed on Carevo display their registration status on their profile.

What information should I include when making a referral?

Include the participant's name (with consent), NDIS plan number, relevant line items, budget available, service frequency, specific requirements (cultural, language, gender preference), and your contact details.

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