SDA ELIGIBILITY TEST
SDA Eligibility Criteria:
To be Eligible for SDA you should provide evidence to support each criteria along one of the pathways bellow.
To learn more about Relevant Documents and Evidence see; https://www.edenability.com.au/services/eden-housing/sda-pathway/ 
How can I develop my Housing Goals?
In order to get SDA in your NDIS plan and go through the process of applying for SDA, you should check if your NDIS goals include Housing.
It is important that you develop your housing preferences and goals. You can work with your support coordinator to assist you to develop your housing preferences. These documents will help NDIS to make a decision about your housing requirements.
To learn more about Housing Goals and Preferences See: https://www.edenability.com.au/services/eden-housing/sda-pathway/
To learn more about EDEN Housing SDA Toolkit See: https://www.edenability.com.au/services/eden-housing/sda-pathway/
How can I choose the right Allied Health Professional?
NDIA
requires Allied Health Assessments to be undertaken by suitability qualified
professionals such as occupational therapists, behaviour therapist,
phycologist, speech therapist and physiotherapist.
It is
important that you choose your preferred professional. You can identify right
professional by talking to them about their:
-Experience
working with people with the disability.
-Knowledge of the NDIS Act and the SDA Rules
To learn more about SDA Rules See: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2017L00209/Html/Text#_Toc256000039
To learn more about Allied Health Professionals See: https://www.edenability.com.au/services/eden-housing/sda-pathway/
How can I choose the right Support Coordinator?
It is important to choose a support coordinator who could help you understand your needs and could assist you find your suitable housing and support options. A good support coordinator Listens to you and can negotiate well with others on your behalf.
You can identify right support coordinator by talking to them about their;
-Experience working alongside people with a disability
-Knowledge of the NDIS Act and the SDA Rules
To learn more about SDA Rules See: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2017L00209/Html/Text#_Toc256000039
To learn more about Housing Support Coordinator See: https://www.edenability.com.au/services/eden-housing/sda-pathway/
How can I develop my Housing Plan:
The NDIS may provide capacity building funding which can help you to develop your housing plan or to assess your housing and support needs. This process helps you find out what are your Housing needs.
In order to be eligible for SDA you should clarify that even with options such as Home Modifications on your existing building or Assistive Technology, you will still need support with your daily activities and SDA is the only way your housing goals can be met.
To learn more about Housing Goals and Preferences See: https://www.edenability.com.au/services/eden-housing/sda-pathway/
To learn more about EDEN Housing SDA Toolkit See: https://www.edenability.com.au/services/eden-housing/sda-pathway/
