{"id":7074,"date":"2026-07-29T16:02:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T06:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/?p=7074"},"modified":"2026-07-31T14:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T04:48:11","slug":"types-of-specialist-disability-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/knowledge-hub\/types-of-specialist-disability-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of specialist disability accommodation housing: understanding the different SDA options"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7074\" class=\"elementor elementor-7074\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286b5191 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"286b5191\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2897f1 e-con-full home-banner e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a2897f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d7849bb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d7849bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of specialist disability accommodation housing: understanding the different SDA options<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-741242e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"741242e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-f88c87c elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time> 29 July 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b4dd185 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b4dd185\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6191cc23 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6191cc23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ba695e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ba695e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the types of specialist disability accommodation, and which is best for you?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab661f7 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab661f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">At Melba, we\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">think<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">\u00a0e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">veryon<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">e should\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">feel comfortable and independent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">\u00a0in their own home<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">That\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">\u00a0why\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">we\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">committed to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">providing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">access<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">\u00a0to a range of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">\u00a0quality<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW167761350 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/home-living\/specialist-disability-accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW167761350 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">specialist disability accommodation (SDA)<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">\u00a0in the communities we\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">operate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167761350 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW167761350 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:4,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-473c3f6 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"473c3f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW145143219 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145143219 BCX8\">We work closely with you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145143219 BCX8\">\u00a0every step of the way to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145143219 BCX8\">make sure your home feels right for you.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW145143219 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:4,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9490b77 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9490b77\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73d1ed3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73d1ed3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is specialist disability accommodation?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae04001 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae04001\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">Specialist\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">isability\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">ccommodation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0(SDA)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0is housing designed\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">to certain specifications\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">for people with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">more complex\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">support needs\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">physical<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">disability<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">. F<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">unded\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">by<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\"> the NDIS, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">SDA<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">houses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">purpose<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">built<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0to make\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">sure your ho<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">me<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0fits your needs and lifestyle<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">. They include<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">features\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">like<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0wider doorways<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">, access<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">ible entries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">, open floor\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">plans<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">accessible bathrooms.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223097236 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW223097236 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-466e52a link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"466e52a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206017513 BCX8\">SDA <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206017513 BCX8\">f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206017513 BCX8\">unding covers the cost of the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW206017513 BCX8\">house<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206017513 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206017513 BCX8\">itself;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206017513 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206017513 BCX8\">with any personal support<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206017513 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206017513 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206017513 BCX8\">funded separately<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206017513 BCX8\"> through your NDIS plan.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6bbf1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d6bbf1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the specialist disability accommodation design categories?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bccfb44 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bccfb44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">Spe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">cialist\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">isability\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">ccommodation is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">grouped<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">\u00a0into four\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">design\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">categories<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">\u00a0t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">hat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">provide adjustments for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">different levels<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">support and access<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262912442 BCX8\">Each category includes specific design features, ranging from basic accessibility through to fully supported living.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262912442 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-568f639 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"568f639\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">SDA\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">houses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">are not built the same for everyone<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">, but\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">rather a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">guide\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">to help\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">builders<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">create<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">\u00a0ho<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">uses\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">reflect<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">your individual<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77346005 BCX8\">\u00a0needs.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW77346005 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed49568 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed49568\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b23e38e link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b23e38e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96725526 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96725526 BCX8\">The four\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96725526 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1.\u00a0Improved\u00a0liveability<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b77cd2f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b77cd2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f924a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f924a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">Improved\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">iveability\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">(IL)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">houses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">are designed for people with sensory,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">intellectual<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">\u00a0or cognitive\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">disability<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW205908788 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">who need\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">calm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">\u00a0easy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">navigate space<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">. These\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">houses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">may\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">include features like\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">good<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">\u00a0lighting, clear lines of sight, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">sound insulation to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205908788 BCX8\">reduce sensory overload.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW205908788 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-308e966 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"308e966\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-352394b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"352394b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34b0d29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34b0d29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Robust<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e19ce2b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e19ce2b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23daf0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23daf0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">Robust\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">houses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">designed\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">\u00a0people\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">who\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">use behaviours of protest\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">need\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">a safe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">\u00a0environment to feel secure and supported<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">These\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">houses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">are built with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">\u00a0durable materials and features, such as reinforced walls, impact<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">resistant windows, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">quiet<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11200265 BCX8\">\u00a0breakout spaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW11200265 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8edb0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a8edb0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53daff0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"53daff0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad63927 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad63927\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Fully accessible<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbf1d53 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dbf1d53\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9b9de4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9b9de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">Fully\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">ccessible (FA)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">houses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">are for people who\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">use\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW247496098 BCX8\">wheelchairs, mobility\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">scooters<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">\u00a0or other aids each day. These\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">houses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">tend to include<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">\u00a0wide doorways, step<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247496098 BCX8\">free entry, accessible bathrooms, and open layouts that make it easier to move around freely and live independently.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW247496098 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fc88d5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8fc88d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7ec0b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a7ec0b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dfd46b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9dfd46b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. High physical support<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eebf3f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9eebf3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9b988c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9b988c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW59959788 BCX8\">High\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">hysical\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">upport (HPS)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">houses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">provide the highest level of accessibility<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">For people with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">very high<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">\u00a0physical support needs, they<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">\u00a0often<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">\u00a0include specialised\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">items<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">, such as\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">fixed transfer equipment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">, height<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">adjustable benches, advanced home automation\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">systems<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">\u00a0and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">backup power supply for essential equipment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59959788 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW59959788 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:4,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f59a0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f59a0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SDA design standards explained<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-490499d link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"490499d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">The<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">\u00a0s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW90957102 BCX8\">pecialist\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">isability\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">ccommodation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">\u00a0(SDA)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">esign\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">tandards set the foundation for how new\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">SDA<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">housing is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">\u00a0built. Each new\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">house<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">is reviewed by an accredited\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">SDA assessor to make sure it meets one of the four design categories. These standards exist to ensure quality,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">safety<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">\u00a0and accessibility\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">in every ho<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">use<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90957102 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW90957102 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8cc644 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8cc644\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the types of SDA housing? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80cde91 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80cde91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW97698752 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW97698752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Melba Support Services<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\">provides<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\">\u00a0a wide range of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\">SDA\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW97698752 BCX8\">hous<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\">to suit\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW97698752 BCX8\">your\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\">lifestyle, support\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\">needs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW97698752 BCX8\">independence<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97698752 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW97698752 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bb2d329 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2bb2d329\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-house-user\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path 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with other properties. Great if you\u2019re wanting some privacy while still being near other people. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-house-user\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M570.69,236.27,512,184.44V48a16,16,0,0,0-16-16H432a16,16,0,0,0-16,16V99.67L314.78,10.3C308.5,4.61,296.53,0,288,0s-20.46,4.61-26.74,10.3l-256,226A18.27,18.27,0,0,0,0,248.2a18.64,18.64,0,0,0,4.09,10.71L25.5,282.7a21.14,21.14,0,0,0,12,5.3,21.67,21.67,0,0,0,10.69-4.11l15.9-14V480a32,32,0,0,0,32,32H480a32,32,0,0,0,32-32V269.88l15.91,14A21.94,21.94,0,0,0,538.63,288a20.89,20.89,0,0,0,11.87-5.31l21.41-23.81A21.64,21.64,0,0,0,576,248.19,21,21,0,0,0,570.69,236.27ZM288,176a64,64,0,1,1-64,64A64,64,0,0,1,288,176ZM400,448H176a16,16,0,0,1-16-16,96,96,0,0,1,96-96h64a96,96,0,0,1,96,96A16,16,0,0,1,400,448Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Standalone houses: <\/b>perfect for those who value a bit more space and privacy, standalone houses offer a fully accessible environment, often with the bonus of a garden or courtyard.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-house-user\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M570.69,236.27,512,184.44V48a16,16,0,0,0-16-16H432a16,16,0,0,0-16,16V99.67L314.78,10.3C308.5,4.61,296.53,0,288,0s-20.46,4.61-26.74,10.3l-256,226A18.27,18.27,0,0,0,0,248.2a18.64,18.64,0,0,0,4.09,10.71L25.5,282.7a21.14,21.14,0,0,0,12,5.3,21.67,21.67,0,0,0,10.69-4.11l15.9-14V480a32,32,0,0,0,32,32H480a32,32,0,0,0,32-32V269.88l15.91,14A21.94,21.94,0,0,0,538.63,288a20.89,20.89,0,0,0,11.87-5.31l21.41-23.81A21.64,21.64,0,0,0,576,248.19,21,21,0,0,0,570.69,236.27ZM288,176a64,64,0,1,1-64,64A64,64,0,0,1,288,176ZM400,448H176a16,16,0,0,1-16-16,96,96,0,0,1,96-96h64a96,96,0,0,1,96,96A16,16,0,0,1,400,448Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>Share houses: <\/b>shared living spaces for up to four or five people, offering support in a social, fully supported and community focused environment. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9006d4 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9006d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1976586 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1976586 BCX8\">*<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1976586 BCX8\">A strata title\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1976586 BCX8\">is when<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1976586 BCX8\">\u00a0you own your individual property and share ownership of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1976586 BCX8\">common areas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1976586 BCX8\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1976586 BCX8\">such as gardens or driveways<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1976586 BCX8\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1976586 BCX8\">with the other owners in the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1976586 BCX8\">complex<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1976586 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW1976586 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db03803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db03803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who provides SDA housing in Victoria?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a2e540 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a2e540\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">In Victoria, SDA housing is provided by registered\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">pecialist\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">isability\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">ccommodation providers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">. Organisations like Melba work with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">work with builders<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW13781370 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">developers to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">create<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">comfortable<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">accessible<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">housing choices<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">that meet\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">D<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">A\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">esign\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13781370 BCX8\">tandards.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW13781370 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:4,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-792e8c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"792e8c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing the right SDA option for you<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17f36c5 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17f36c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW255681354 BCX8\">If\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\">\u00a0looking for SDA housing in Victoria, we can work closely with you to understand\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\">your interests and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\">preferences.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\">Every person is different \u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\">and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\">that\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\">\u00a0why we tailor our support to find a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\">house where you can\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\">live your best life.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255681354 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW255681354 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:4,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea76a3e link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea76a3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63030122 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63030122 BCX8\">Please reach out to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW63030122 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW63030122 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63030122 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Melba Support Services<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63030122 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63030122 BCX8\">\u00a0today.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW63030122 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:4,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17ca0b71 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17ca0b71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37bb8606 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37bb8606\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76e0c7c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"76e0c7c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-583fb85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"583fb85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to apply for SDA funding<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d91e23 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d91e23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">pply<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">\u00a0for SDA funding<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">\u00a0can be\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW166213345 BCX8\">hard<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">. Y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">ou\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">must<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">be an existing NDIS participant and be able to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">show<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">that funding is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">\u2018<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">reasonable and necessary<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">support needs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">. This\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">includes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">\u00a0providing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">ousing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">ssessment\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">eport<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">\u00a0from an\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">ccupational\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">herapist\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">and completing the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">NDIA\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">ome and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">iving\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">upports\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166213345 BCX8\">equest form.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW166213345 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:4,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f04b1a link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f04b1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152423250 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152423250 BCX8\">For more information, we encourage you to visit the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152423250 BCX8\">\u00a0NDIS<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152423250 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW152423250 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/participants\/home-and-living\/specialist-disability-accommodation-explained\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW152423250 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152423250 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">specialist disability accommodation webpage<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152423250 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152423250 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152423250 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW152423250 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:4,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:4278190080,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85de8f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"85de8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47b88e32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47b88e32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who is Melba Support Services? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7839a4bf link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7839a4bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With more than 50 years of experience, Melba is a registered NDIS provider of tailored disability support services across Victoria.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>We do things differently at Melba, we call it <em>The Melba Way<\/em>. At the heart of The Melba Way is recognising every person as unique, with your own personality, interests and abilities. We take the time to really get to know you and celebrate what makes you who you are. This understanding shapes our approach, ensuring the support we provide always fits your needs and lifestyle.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>If you are looking for respite services for yourself or someone else, we\u2019re here to walk you through the process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4166849b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-align-center elementor-tablet-align-justify button elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4166849b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/get-support\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SDA frequently asked questions (FAQs) <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-667ba34f elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"667ba34f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1710\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1710\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  Who\u2019s eligible for SDA under the NDIS? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1710\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ad1161 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33ad1161\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36239b8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36239b8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">SDA is available to NDIS participants with high<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">er<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">\u00a0support needs.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">To be eligible, you must<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">\u00a0show that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">\u00a0SDA will make daily life easier, and that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">\u00a0considered a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">\u2018<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">reasonable and necessary<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">\u00a0suppor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">t,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">you\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">ive the life you want<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40293293 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW40293293 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1711\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1711\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  Can I live alone in SDA housing? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1711\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f96d3e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f96d3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2203b6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2203b6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26731066 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26731066 BCX8\">Yes, you can live alone in SDA housing if th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26731066 BCX8\">at<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26731066 BCX8\">\u00a0is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26731066 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26731066 BCX8\">what<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26731066 BCX8\">\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26731066 BCX8\">\u00a0best\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26731066 BCX8\">for you. Your NDIS plan and housing type\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26731066 BCX8\">plays a major part in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26731066 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26731066 BCX8\">whether you live independently or share with others.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW26731066 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1712\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1712\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  What\u2019s the difference between SDA and SIL? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1712\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-653dfd5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"653dfd5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a79575c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a79575c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\">SDA<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\">is funding for the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\">house<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\">itself<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\">\u00a0and covers\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\">the design and accessibility features.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW203314291 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/home-living\/supported-independent-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW203314291 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">SIL (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">upported\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ndependent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">iving)<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\">\u00a0is separate funding that covers the daily support services you receive\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\">at<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203314291 BCX8\">\u00a0home.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW203314291 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1713\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1713\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   How do I know which type of SDA I can get? 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