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Cognitive Impairment Accommodation in NSW
Looking for cognitive impairment accommodation in NSW for an NDIS participant? Edenbridge Living designs and manages homes for people with cognitive impairment across New South Wales. Our single-storey, purpose-built homes suit people with intellectual disability, autism, acquired brain injury, and memory impairment. As a Sydney-based family office, we develop, own, and manage every property for the long term. Each home is planned around cognitive support needs, with clear layouts, secure fittings, and calm, low-hazard spaces. Explore our Improved Liveability SDA homes and other design categories.
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Registered NDIS Provider
Edenbridge Living is a registered NDIS provider. We provide homes that support independence, orientation, and safety. We design homes where comfort meets accessibility, and we manage every home for the long term.
Edenbridge Living: Resident Focus
NDIS Participants We Support Across NSW
Edenbridge Living provides cognitive impairment accommodation across NSW for NDIS participants with intellectual disability, autism, acquired brain injury, Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other cognitive support needs. We specialise in the Improved Liveability and Robust design categories. Every home is purpose-built for safe, long-term living. As a family-owned provider, we know, value, and support each resident well beyond any single funding cycle. You can also explore our housing for people with intellectual disability and our acquired brain injury housing across the state.
Purpose-Built Cognitive Impairment Accommodation, NSW-Wide
Edenbridge Living builds cognitive impairment accommodation across NSW. Every home is single-storey, purpose-built, with one to three bedrooms. These are genuine homes in welcoming neighbourhoods, not institutions, and each resident keeps their own private space. Our homes are planned with cognitive support needs in mind. Clear sightlines, simple layouts, and visual contrast on walls, floors, and doorways help with orientation and wayfinding. Secure, low-hazard fittings reduce everyday risk. Calm, sensory-aware spaces with reduced clutter and softer lighting help residents feel settled. Each home is matched to an approved SDA design category. Eligibility and funding are decided by the NDIA, so your planner or support coordinator can confirm your options. To see how the standards work, read our guide to the SDA design categories.
Why Choose Edenbridge Living ?
Our Answer: Homes Built Around Cognitive Support
At Edenbridge Living, we believe everyone deserves a home that suits their needs and supports their quality of life. That is why we provide cognitive impairment accommodation that is comfortable, calm, and empowering for NDIS participants across NSW. Every Edenbridge home is planned to put safety, orientation, and independence first, so residents can feel settled at home. If you would like to talk it through, you can contact our team at any time.
Explore Cognitive Support HousingSDA Design Categories for Cognitive Support
SDA housing is grouped into four design standards under the NDIS SDA rules. For these homes, the Improved Liveability category is often the best fit. Each Edenbridge Living home across NSW is matched to the design category that suits a resident's specific needs and support level.
Eligibility Criteria
For SDA
Eligibility for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), including homes for cognitive support, is decided by the NDIA, based on your individual needs and NDIS plan. In general, SDA funding may be available if you meet the following criteria:
Eligible NDIS Participant
You are an approved NDIS participant with an active plan managed through the NDIA.
Extreme Functional Impairment
You have an extreme functional impairment in areas such as mobility, self-care, communication, or self-management.
Very High Support Needs
You require very high levels of ongoing support to live safely and as independently as possible.
Housing Needs Assessment
An occupational therapist or allied health professional has assessed that SDA is a suitable housing solution for you.
SDA Listed in Your Plan
The NDIA has approved Specialist Disability Accommodation as a reasonable and necessary support within your NDIS plan.
Long-Term Housing Goals
Accessible, stable, long-term accommodation aligns with the goals set out in your NDIS plan.
How to Apply for SDA in NSW
Applying for an SDA home in NSW follows a clear series of steps under the SDA process. Our team can support you through each one.
01Understand Your SDA Eligibility |
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02Gather Documentation |
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03Plan Meeting |
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04Include SDA in Your NDIS Plan |
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05Seek Provider Options |
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06Application to Providers |
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07Assessment and Approval |
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08Agreement Signing |
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09Move-in Preparation |
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10Seek Support if Needed |
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Our NDIS SDA Housing Options
We understand a home is more than bricks and mortar. It is a feeling. With every home, our goal is that your loved ones are not just housed, but truly at home.
Our Collaborations Make A Difference
We're proud to collaborate with leading organisations that share our vision of inclusivity and empowerment. If you have had a great experience with another particular support provider, please reach out to us to discuss how we may be able to collaborate. Together, we create a tapestry of support, enriching the lives of our residents.
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Let’s work together to make bright futures for people with disability.
JewishCare NSW has been helping our community thrive since 1937. Our specialist teams provide community aged care, mental health, disability, and family and child services to ensure an inclusive and supported community.
We have subject matter experts in ageing, specifically in, home care packages and dementia, suicide prevention, domestic violence, NDIS and employment. We work with individuals, the Government, referrers, families and the community to build resilience for today and tomorrow.
Trusted Home Care are an established and sought after provider of in-home care services for the aged and disabled communities, on the NSW Central Coast and Northern Beaches of Sydney.
As a Registered NDIS Provider we offer a full suite of standard and complex support needs, accommodation options and coordination of supports. Our personable team strive to meet individual needs.
As one of Australia’s leading disability service providers, Aruma is dedicated to empowering the people we support to live life on their terms.
We support people to realise their goals and dreams – whether it’s moving out of home, finding a job they love, or becoming active members of the community.
For us, there’s nothing more satisfying than discovering where someone wants to go and supporting them in getting there.
My Independent Support (MIS) is a trusted, NDIS-registered organisation dedicated to delivering personalised, participant-focused support. We work independently alongside each individual to ensure their NDIS plan reflects their unique goals, preferences, and lifestyle.
At MIS, we believe that no two journeys are the same — that’s why we take the time to truly understand each participant’s needs and tailor our support accordingly. Whether it’s helping you build capacity, navigate services, or connect with the right providers, our team is here to empower you every step of the way.
We’re proud to collaborate with Edenbridge Living while maintaining our independent approach, ensuring participants receive holistic, high-quality support without bias or conflict of interest.
For over 70 years, Achieve Australia has worked alongside people with disability to live on their own terms. In Greater Sydney, the Northern Rivers and South East Queensland, we offer independent living services that suit different goals and stages of life. We add to this with Community Participation and Community Lifestyle programs, pathways to employment and clinical supports when they’re needed. The aim is simple: true inclusion, real choice, everyday independence and a genuine sense of belonging.
Sunnyfield is a for-purpose organisation built on a heritage of community spirit, trust, inclusion and heart. Work, life or leisure, we support children, youth and adults with disability to build independence in every opportunity, find a place to call home, connect with their community and build skills for life.
Let’s work together to make bright futures for people with disability.
JewishCare NSW has been helping our community thrive since 1937. Our specialist teams provide community aged care, mental health, disability, and family and child services to ensure an inclusive and supported community.
We have subject matter experts in ageing, specifically in, home care packages and dementia, suicide prevention, domestic violence, NDIS and employment. We work with individuals, the Government, referrers, families and the community to build resilience for today and tomorrow.
Trusted Home Care are an established and sought after provider of in-home care services for the aged and disabled communities, on the NSW Central Coast and Northern Beaches of Sydney.
As a Registered NDIS Provider we offer a full suite of standard and complex support needs, accommodation options and coordination of supports. Our personable team strive to meet individual needs.
As one of Australia’s leading disability service providers, Aruma is dedicated to empowering the people we support to live life on their terms.
We support people to realise their goals and dreams – whether it’s moving out of home, finding a job they love, or becoming active members of the community.
For us, there’s nothing more satisfying than discovering where someone wants to go and supporting them in getting there.
My Independent Support (MIS) is a trusted, NDIS-registered organisation dedicated to delivering personalised, participant-focused support. We work independently alongside each individual to ensure their NDIS plan reflects their unique goals, preferences, and lifestyle.
At MIS, we believe that no two journeys are the same — that’s why we take the time to truly understand each participant’s needs and tailor our support accordingly. Whether it’s helping you build capacity, navigate services, or connect with the right providers, our team is here to empower you every step of the way.
We’re proud to collaborate with Edenbridge Living while maintaining our independent approach, ensuring participants receive holistic, high-quality support without bias or conflict of interest.
For over 70 years, Achieve Australia has worked alongside people with disability to live on their own terms. In Greater Sydney, the Northern Rivers and South East Queensland, we offer independent living services that suit different goals and stages of life. We add to this with Community Participation and Community Lifestyle programs, pathways to employment and clinical supports when they’re needed. The aim is simple: true inclusion, real choice, everyday independence and a genuine sense of belonging.
Voices From The Community
Finding the right accommodation for my clients is always a top priority. Edenbridge Living has consistently provided homes that not only meet but exceed the client's needs. Their attention to detail in making the homes light, bright and comfortable for all, truly makes a difference in the lives of the people I work with.
Elisa Patterson
Support Coordinator
Moving into an Edenbridge Living home is a life-changing experience for my brother, who has an intellectual disability. The 1-bedroom villa gives him the independence he craved but still with support available and friends living next door. The Edenbridge team's dedication to their residents' comfort is evident in every detail of their homes.
Alexia
Support Coordinator
As a support coordinator, my primary concern is to find accommodation that not only ensures the safety and comfort of my clients but also enriches their lives. Edenbridge Living has been a remarkable partner in this regard. It's a relief to know that such a dedicated provider is just a call away.
Noah Taylor
Support Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cognitive impairment accommodation in NSW?
Cognitive impairment accommodation in NSW is housing designed to suit people with cognitive support needs, such as intellectual disability, autism, acquired brain injury, or memory impairment. It is housing, not clinical care. Homes use clear layouts, visual contrast, and secure, low-hazard fittings to support safety, orientation, and independence. Edenbridge Living designs, owns, and manages these homes across New South Wales for the long term.
Who is cognitive impairment accommodation suitable for?
Our homes suit NDIS participants with cognitive support needs. This includes people with intellectual disability, autism, acquired brain injury, Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and memory impairment. We also support people with sensory processing needs and complex behavioural support needs. Every home is matched to an approved SDA design category, so it fits the way each resident lives day to day.
What makes a home cognitive-friendly?
A cognitive-friendly home uses design that supports orientation and safety. Features include simple, logical layouts, clear sightlines, and visual contrast on walls, floors, and doorways to aid wayfinding. Improved acoustics reduce noise, and secure, low-hazard fittings lower everyday risk. These features support independence and comfort. They are design choices for the home, not treatment for any condition.
Which SDA design category suits cognitive impairment?
For many people with cognitive impairment, the Improved Liveability category is often the best fit. It adds features like visual contrast, clear wayfinding, improved acoustics, and good lines of sight. Some residents suit the Robust category if they need a more durable, secure environment. The NDIA decides eligibility case by case, so your planner or support coordinator can confirm the right category for you.
Am I eligible for cognitive impairment accommodation through the NDIS?
SDA funding is decided by the NDIA based on your individual needs and NDIS plan. Generally, you may be eligible if you are an NDIS participant with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs, and an allied health assessment shows SDA is suitable. SDA must be listed as a funded support in your plan. Talk to your planner or support coordinator to confirm your options.
Where in NSW does Edenbridge Living provide homes?
Edenbridge Living provides cognitive impairment accommodation across New South Wales. We are a Sydney-based family office, and we develop, own, and manage single-storey, purpose-built homes for the long term. Our homes include one-bedroom villas and three-bedroom shared houses. Contact our team to talk about current and upcoming homes that suit your cognitive support needs.
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Redefining Living For Those Who Matter Most
At Edenbridge Living, we go the extra mile to ensure each of our Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes have the following attributes:
