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SDA 
Accommodation

Discover a new standard in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) with Edenbridge Living. We’re not just building houses — we’re creating homes that empower and inspire. Our thoughtfully designed SDA accommodations across Sydney and the Central Coast, NSW, blend comfort, accessibility, and community, tailored to your unique needs. With Edenbridge, you’re choosing a partner committed to your long-term well-being, offering stability and support every step of the way. Experience the difference with an SDA provider who truly cares. Welcome home to Edenbridge Living.

  • Select a suburb or area that suits your needs

  • Give us a call or fill out our form

  • We’ll help find the perfect Edenbridge home

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Registered NDIS Provider

Edenbridge Living is a registered NDIS provider. We are dedicated to shaping spaces that empower every individual’s journey. Committed to excellence, we craft homes where comfort meets accessibility.

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Edenbridge Living: Resident Focus

NDIS Participants We Serve

Edenbridge Living is committed to assisting and supporting NDIS participants with Intellectual Disabilities or cognitive impairments. Our goal is to create an inclusive and empowering environment that caters to the unique needs of each individual.

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

  • Intellectual Disability (ID)

  • Down syndrome

  • Development Delay

  • Fragile x syndrome

  • Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)

  • Acquired Brain Injury

  • Cerebral Palsy (CP) with ID

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with ID

  • Other Diagnosis

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Why Choose Edenbridge Living ?

Simple Answer- Unwavering Dedication!

At Edenbridge Living, we believe everyone is entitled to a home that caters to their unique needs and enhances their overall quality of life. That's why we go above and beyond to provide SDA accommodation that is comfortable, inclusive, and empowering for NDIS participants.

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Local Experts

We are a Sydney-based family office and SDA provider with strong local knowledge and experience in NSW.

Stability and Long-Term Commitment

As a family office, we take a long-term approach to SDA. We develop, own and operate our SDA homes for the long haul.

Premium, Established Suburbs

SDA homes are provided to residents nearby, thus allowing residents to move into better homes without leaving behind their friends, community, or support they trust.

Future-Proof for Ageing in Place

Adaptable home designs to meet changing needs over time.

Innovative Designs

Focus on single-story villas and houses for better accessibility.

SDA Accommodation Design

SDA accommodations, categorised into four design standards according to SDA rules, caters to specific needs and support levels required by residents with disabilities.

Eligibility for
SDA Accommodation

The NDIS determines eligibility for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for those with the highest need.

Key Requirements:

  • NDIS Participation:

    • Must be an NDIS participant with a permanent disability affecting daily activities.

  • Age:

    • Typically 18-65, sometimes younger or older

  • Disability Types:

    • Includes severe physical limitations, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, intellectual disabilities, cognitive impairments, and chronic or degenerative diseases.

  • Support Needs:

    • Extensive assistance with daily activities like getting out of bed, moving around, meal preparation, personal care, and community access.

  • Assessment Process:

    • Provide evidence for all SDA criteria.
    • Undergo thorough support needs assessment.
    • Demonstrate SDA as reasonable and necessary.
    • Show other support options are unsuitable.

  • Other Factors:

    • Lack of informal support, history of institutional living, or safety concerns.

  • SDA Design Categories:

    • Designs with Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, Robust, or High Physical Support may be eligible.

SDA funding is limited to a few NDIS participants meeting these stringent criteria.

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SDA Application
Process

    SDA funding is limited to a few NDIS participants meeting these stringent criteria.

  • Initial Assessment:

    • Determine basic eligibility for SDA
    • Gather existing reports and assessments

  • Engage Support Coordinator:

    • Work with your NDIS Support Coordinator
    • Edenbridge Living can recommend coordinators if needed

  • Collect Documentation:

    • Medical reports
    • Functional capacity assessments
    • Occupational therapy reports
    • Evidence of previous accommodation

  • Complete SDA Assessment:

    • Undergo a comprehensive assessment with qualified professionals
    • Gather existing reports and assessments

  • Prepare SDA Housing Plan:

    • Develop a detailed housing planA
    • Edenbridge Living offers guidance on suitable options

  • Submit Application to NDIS:

    • Support Coordinator submits the application to NDIS
    • Edenbridge Living reviews for completeness

  • NDIS Review and Decision:

    • NDIS reviews and decides on your application

  • Outcome and Next Steps:

    • If approved, start searching for suitable SDA properties
    • If not, Edenbridge Living can help understand the decision and explore the next steps
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SDA Funding

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding is vital to the NDIS for participants with high support needs. Here's a brief overview:

  • How SDA Funding Works:

    • Included in NDIS plans under Capital Support Category 6
    • Provides access to specialist housing for participants’ needs
    • Used to find and apply for suitable SDA accommodation

  • What SDA Funding Covers:

    • Physical features of the property for high support needs
    • Accessible features for independent living
    • Specific modifications and maintenance related to disability needs

  • What SDA Funding Doesn’t Cover:

    • Support services
    • Daily living expenses

  • Participant Contributions and Additional Costs:

    • Participants contribute rent (typically 25% of Disability Support Pension plus Commonwealth Rent Assistance)
    • Additional costs: utilities, internet, personal items, daily living expenses

SDA funding is separate from supports like Supported Independent Living (SIL). Participants need housing (SDA) and support services funding to meet their needs..

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Find SDA Accommodation in Your Preferred Location

Explore our disability homes in your select suburbs, tailored for diverse needs

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Located in North Gosford, this modern bedroom features a neatly made bed accented with green and beige pillows. A bedside table with a lamp, a round mirror above a wooden desk, and a large window with curtains on the right complete the inviting space.
In a lush green garden in North Gosford, a colorful parrot with red and black feathers is perched on a bird feeder.
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In North Gosford, a cozy living room features a gray sofa adorned with gray and white pillows, complemented by a snug blanket. Two wooden tables grace the space, with one showcasing a vase filled with fresh green leaves.
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Improved Livability, Robust, Fully Accessible, High Physical Support

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Our NDIS SDA Accommodation
Options

We understand a home is more than just bricks and mortar; it's a feeling. With every project, our goal is to ensure your loved ones are not just housed, but truly at home.

Our single-storey 1 bedroom villas, provide a high level of independence and privacy for residents. By eliminating the need for lifts, we ensure easy accessibility, making daily living more convenient for individuals with mobility challenges.

Our single-storey 3-bedroom homes, provide a high level of independence and privacy for residents. By eliminating the need for lifts, we ensure easy accessibility, making daily living more convenient for individuals with mobility challenges.

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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.

Sunnyfield has supported people with intellectual disability across NSW for over 75 years. Our partnership means Edenbridge residents who need day programs, community access, or skill-building support can connect with a trusted provider whose values mirror our own: person-centred, rights-based, and focused on real outcomes.

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Sunnyfield

JewishCare NSW delivers aged care, disability, and family support services across the Sydney community. Through our collaboration, residents with connections to the Jewish community, or those simply seeking culturally sensitive support coordination and allied health, can access services through a provider built on compassion and continuity of care.

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JewishCare NSW

Trusted Home Care specialises in flexible, participant-directed home care and NDIS support services across Sydney. Our collaboration gives Edenbridge residents streamlined access to personal care, domestic assistance, and community participation support, delivered by a team that understands the importance of consistency and trust in every interaction.

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Trusted Home Care

Aruma is one of Australia's largest disability service providers, supporting thousands of people to live, work, and thrive. Edenbridge partners with Aruma to give residents access to a deep network of support workers, therapy services, and community programs, ensuring no participant is left without the right support simply because of geography or availability.

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Aruma

My Independent Support provides specialist support coordination and recovery coaching across Greater Sydney and NSW. When Edenbridge residents need help navigating complex NDIS plans, securing the right services, or advocating for plan reviews and SDA funding approvals, My Independent Support steps in as a knowledgeable, independent voice on their behalf.

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My Independent Support

Achieve Australia has been providing disability and mental health support across NSW since 1952. Our partnership with Achieve ensures that Edenbridge residents requiring psychosocial support, employment pathways, or community connection have access to a provider with decades of lived experience, robust clinical governance, and a genuine commitment to inclusion.

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Achieve Australia

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Sunnyfield has supported people with intellectual disability across NSW for over 75 years. Our partnership means Edenbridge residents who need day programs, community access, or skill-building support can connect with a trusted provider whose values mirror our own: person-centred, rights-based, and focused on real outcomes.

Sunnyfield

JewishCare NSW delivers aged care, disability, and family support services across the Sydney community. Through our collaboration, residents with connections to the Jewish community, or those simply seeking culturally sensitive support coordination and allied health, can access services through a provider built on compassion and continuity of care.

Jewish Care services logo

JewishCare NSW

Trusted Home Care services logo

Trusted Home Care specialises in flexible, participant-directed home care and NDIS support services across Sydney. Our collaboration gives Edenbridge residents streamlined access to personal care, domestic assistance, and community participation support, delivered by a team that understands the importance of consistency and trust in every interaction.

Trusted Home Care

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Aruma is one of Australia's largest disability service providers, supporting thousands of people to live, work, and thrive. Edenbridge partners with Aruma to give residents access to a deep network of support workers, therapy services, and community programs, ensuring no participant is left without the right support simply because of geography or availability.

Aruma

Logo for My Independent Support Disability Services, featuring a stylized person with raised arms inside a teal "M" shape, and the company name in teal and pink text.

My Independent Support provides specialist support coordination and recovery coaching across Greater Sydney and NSW. When Edenbridge residents need help navigating complex NDIS plans, securing the right services, or advocating for plan reviews and SDA funding approvals, My Independent Support steps in as a knowledgeable, independent voice on their behalf.

My Independent Support

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Achieve Australia has been providing disability and mental health support across NSW since 1952. Our partnership with Achieve ensures that Edenbridge residents requiring psychosocial support, employment pathways, or community connection have access to a provider with decades of lived experience, robust clinical governance, and a genuine commitment to inclusion.

Achieve Australia

Voices From The Community

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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

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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

SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) is purpose-built housing for NDIS participants with high support needs. These homes feature specialized designs to enhance independence and facilitate care. Funded by the NDIS, SDA provides eligible individuals with tailored living environments to improve their quality of life.

There are four distinct SDA design categories: Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, High Physical Support, and Robust.

SDA, a part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), is funded by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) for eligible participants. The NDIS pays SDA providers directly for specialized housing costs. Residents contribute with rent, usually from their Disability Support Pension and Commonwealth Rent Assistance. This combination covers the total cost of SDA accommodation.

To be eligible for SDA accommodation, an individual, typically aged between 18 and 65, must have extreme functional impairment or very high support needs and be approved for SDA funding in their NDIS plan.

The timeline can vary depending on individual circumstances, including the availability of suitable accommodations and the completeness of your application.

You can request a review of the decision through the NDIS. It’s also beneficial to consult with your NDIS planner or a local area coordinator for further guidance and to explore alternative solutions.

After reviewing the available enrolments and vacancies within suitable properties for SDA accommodation, you can select your accommodation based on its location, type, and provider.

Yes, you can move to another SDA accommodation if your needs change or if you find a more suitable option. However, this requires a reassessment of your eligibility and needs.

Support varies by accommodation but can include on-site care, access to therapy services, community activities, and assistive technologies.

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Redefining Living For Those Who Matter Most

At Edenbridge Living, we go the extra mile to ensure each of our disability homes have the following attributes:

  • Thoughtfully Designed

  • High Accessibility

  • Proximity to Essential Amenities

  • Industry-Leading NDIS Living

  • Designed to be light and airy

  • Prime Locations

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