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Am I eligible for Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA)?

by Bianca S. | NDIS Expert
Last Updated: March 2026
Am I eligible for Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA)?
NDIS

A person is eligible for SDA funding if they have:

1. An extreme functional impairment

This means they have an extremely reduced functional capacity in:

  • Mobility and/or
  • Self-care and/or
  • Self-management

(you only need one)

OR

Does the person have extremely reduced psychosocial functioning in:

• Mobility and/or
• Self-care and/or
• Self-management

(you only need one)

2. Very high support needs

The person has lived in SDA for a long time and transitioning to another housing option would impact the person’s capacity and support

OR

The person has a very high need for person-to-person supports, either immediately available or constant, for a signifcant part of the day

This is just the first step in determination

There are a number of steps after these initial questions that will help to determine Specialist Disability Accommodaiton (SDA) eligibility.

See this flow checklist that will walk you through each decision to determine your eligibility:

Download the SDA checklist
 

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