Refer participants to specialist disability accommodation (sda) in Canberra, ACT
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is purpose-built or modified housing for NDIS participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs.
Refer to specialist disability accommodation (sda)
- 53 registered providers in Canberra
- Category 6: Home Modifications and Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA)
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Best Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) providers near me
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Canberra, ACT and 14 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Canberra Airport, ACT · Canowindra, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Forbes, NSW · Gosford, NSW · Harris Park, NSW · Hornsby, NSW · Parramatta, NSW · TOONGABBIE, NSW · +2 more · State-wide provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, SIL
Altido Consulting Services is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered and aged care approved providers in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory in our data. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
Excellent, energetic and over effective service.
Verified care seeker, Five Dock
Canberra, ACT and 77 othersAlso servesACT Remainder - Kowen, ACT · ACT Remainder - Paddys River, ACT · Acton, ACT · Armadale, WA · Auburn, NSW · BELMORE, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Berala, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bowral, NSW · Burwood, NSW · +65 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Gardening
Glow Health Care Australia is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for cleaning and gardening. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker, Social Worker
Canberra, ACT and 27 othersAlso servesBelconnen, ACT · Brisbane, QLD · Canberra Airport, ACT · Chapman, ACT · Coombs, ACT · Evatt, ACT · Florey, ACT · Forest Lake, QLD · Garran, ACT · Gungahlin, ACT · Harrison, ACT · Jerrabomberra, NSW · +15 more · National provider
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care, Transport
Haven Care Australia is an NDIS registered provider in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for cleaning and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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Canberra, ACT and 15 othersAlso servesBelconnen, ACT · Canberra Airport, ACT · Central Coast, NSW · City, ACT · Conder, ACT · Dickson, ACT · Downer, ACT · Griffith, ACT · Gungahlin, ACT · Ngunnawal, ACT · Palmerston, ACT · Stirling, ACT · +3 more · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, SIL
Chagoya Support Group is an NDIS registered provider in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Canberra, ACT and 15 othersAlso servesACT Remainder - Jerrabomberra, ACT · ACT Remainder - Majura, ACT · ACT Remainder - Tuggeranong, ACT · Belconnen, ACT · Braidwood, NSW · Bungendore, NSW · Canberra Airport, ACT · City, ACT · Duffy, ACT · Gungahlin, ACT · Ngunnawal, ACT · Queanbeyan, NSW · +3 more · Regional provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care
Yellow Birch Disability Care is an NDIS registered provider in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have a track record of following through on over a dozen enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for cleaning and personal care. Registered across 15 NDIS support categories, including high intensity personal care, behaviour support and group and centre activities.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Canberra, ACT and 7 othersAlso servesBelconnen, ACT · Gungahlin, ACT · Kaleen, ACT · Lawson, ACT · Ngunnawal, ACT · Queanbeyan, NSW · Weston, ACT · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Transport
HoliCare Community Service is an NDIS registered provider in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Registered across 12 NDIS support categories, including high intensity personal care, group and centre activities and daily personal care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Canberra, ACT and 8 othersAlso servesBrisbane, QLD · Bungendore, NSW · Canberra Airport, ACT · Loganlea, QLD · Queanbeyan, NSW · Stockleigh, QLD · Upper Coomera, QLD · Yass, NSW · National provider
- 5+ families connected
- Specialises in SIL, Nursing, Personal care
Vitium Care Services works across 18 NDIS support categories in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They operate across multiple states. They are most often contacted for SIL and nursing. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Personal care, Accommodation support
Based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Caring Humanity is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 15 NDIS support categories, including Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education, high intensity personal care and Therapeutic Supports. Personal care and accommodation support are among their most-requested supports. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Aboriginal Health Worker, Art Therapist, Audiologist
Canberra, ACT and 4 othersAlso servesBelconnen, ACT · Bella Vista, NSW · City, ACT · Palmerston, ACT
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
Daaccs is an NDIS registered provider in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Registered across 17 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, daily personal care and daily living skills. Active on Carevo in the past week. They typically respond to enquiries quickly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Social Worker
Canberra, ACT and 4 othersAlso servesAmaroo, ACT · Belconnen, ACT · Casey, ACT · Gungahlin, ACT
- Specialises in Support Workers, Transport, Respite Care
Capital Care Solutions is an NDIS registered provider in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Registered across 17 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, shared living support and transport assistance.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
About Canberra, ACT
Providers listed
53
How to check a provider's credentials
Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them 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 CommissionAged care approval
Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.
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 RegisterComplaints 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 CommissionHow we select and rank these providers
Providers on this page are filtered from our database of 53 specialist disability accommodation (sda) providers in Canberra by NDIS registration group. Registration status is drawn from the NDIS Provider Register, which you can check yourself.
Ranking factors include: NDIS registration status, profile completeness, a provider's track record of responding to families, and whether the listing is claimed. Listings rotate daily to give all providers fair visibility. Paying for a subscription does not affect ranking, and we do not accept payment for higher placement.
Provider data is sourced from the NDIS Provider Register and updated regularly. If you notice incorrect information, contact us and we will investigate.
About Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in Canberra
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.
Of the 53 specialist disability accommodation (sda) providers in Canberra, 10 are NDIS registered and 10 have claimed their listing on Carevo. Providers in this area cover 46 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.
With 53 providers in Canberra, you have a reasonable range of options when matching participants. Compare registration status, service descriptions, and proximity before making a referral.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in the Canberra Region
Our Canberra team serves the nation's capital with professional care that matches the city's high standards.
Highly educated population. Public service influence. Growing retiree population from government careers.
Purpose-built city with good accessibility. Light rail is fully accessible. Car-dependent outer suburbs.
Nearest Hospital
Canberra Hospital
Local Council
ACT Government
Public Transport
Canberra Light Rail, ACTION bus network, Good coverage across urban areas
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) in Canberra.
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
How Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Works with Other Supports
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).
How to Refer a Participant for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Step 1
Check plan funding in Category 6
Step 2
Verify provider registration status
Step 3
Contact provider or submit referral
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.
What to Check Before Making a Referral
Registration Status
Verify the provider holds the correct NDIS registration group for specialist disability accommodation (sda). Check the NDIS provider register if uncertain.
Service Area
Confirm the provider services Canberra and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader Canberra region.
Availability and Waitlists
Ask about current waitlist times. For urgent referrals, check multiple providers simultaneously to find the fastest availability.
Cultural and Language Needs
Match the participant's cultural background and language preferences where possible. Ask providers about staff diversity and interpreter availability.
Cancellation Policy
Review the provider's short notice cancellation terms. Under the NDIS Price Guide, providers can charge up to 100% for cancellations within 2 business days.
Reporting and Communication
Agree on how the provider will report progress to you. Regular updates make your own progress reports and plan review preparation much easier.
Australian Capital Territory NDIS Regulations and Compliance
All specialist disability accommodation (sda) providers in Canberra must comply with the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission oversees provider registration, complaints, and compliance enforcement in Australian Capital Territory.
As a support coordinator, you have a responsibility to refer participants to providers that meet quality and safety standards. If you observe or suspect non-compliance, report it to the NDIS Commission. Participants can also make complaints directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find SDA vacancies in Canberra?
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. If the participant is plan-managed or self-managed, they can use both registered and unregistered providers. Check the participant's plan management type before making a referral.
What should I do if there are no available providers in Canberra?
Expand your search to nearby suburbs. Many providers in the Canberra region service multiple suburbs. You can also submit a referral through our form above, and we will search our full database of specialist disability accommodation (sda) providers in the area.
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. The register shows current registration status, registration groups, and any conditions on registration. Providers listed on Carevo display their NDIS registration status on their profile.
What information should I include when making a referral?
Include the participant's name (with consent), their NDIS plan number, the relevant line items and budget available, the service frequency needed, any specific requirements (cultural, language, gender preference), and your contact details as the referring coordinator. The more detail you provide, the faster the provider can assess whether they can accept the referral.