Eden Housing · SDA pathway
A clearer route from housing need to the next decision.
Understand the conversations, evidence and choices that may form part of an NDIS home and living request and an eventual SDA match.
Six practical stages
The SDA pathway, step by step
The journey is individual and may not follow a perfectly straight line. These stages help organise the work without promising an eligibility outcome.
Describe the current housing situation
Record access barriers, risks, support arrangements, what is working and what needs to change.
Clarify goals and preferences
Consider location, who to live with, privacy, accessibility, support delivery and connection to community.
Talk with your my NDIS contact
Discuss home and living options and what information the NDIA needs. Review the official NDIS request steps.
Gather current evidence
Relevant treating professionals explain functional impact, daily support and housing needs, alternatives explored and the requested outcome.
Submit information and receive a decision
The NDIA reviews the request against current NDIS criteria and may ask for more information before making a decision.
Compare suitable homes and providers
If SDA is included, compare the plan details with dwelling design category, building type, location, living arrangements and service agreement.
Who may be involved
Different people bring different evidence and decisions
Participant and supporters
Explain lived experience, goals, preferences, current barriers and what a better home would enable.
Support coordinator
Coordinate discussions, reports, options, referrals and practical actions within the participant’s funded role.
Treating professionals
Provide recent, relevant evidence about disability-related function, support frequency, risk and housing need.
SDA provider
Explain available dwellings, design and enrolment details, tenancy terms and suitability without deciding eligibility.
Prepare before choosing
Build both the evidence and the housing brief
Evidence may describe
- Functional impact in everyday activities
- Support needs, timing and frequency
- Risks in the current housing environment
- Other options explored and their limitations
- Why the requested outcome may be effective
Housing preferences may include
- Preferred location and local connections
- Building type and SDA design category
- Who to live with—or whether to live alone
- Accessibility and assistive technology needs
- Privacy, routines, pets and lifestyle priorities
Talk with Eden Housing
Need to organise the next housing action?
Share the current situation, desired timeframe and the professionals already involved.
General information only. The NDIA makes eligibility and funding decisions under current NDIS requirements.