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NDIA Management Info Sheet

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Allied Health Housing Assessment Guide 

Myth #6

Myth #5

Myth #4

Myth #3

Myth #1

Myth #2

Good Assistance

Communication Passport

Understanding the person’s communication

Supporting Decisions

Getting to know the person

Supported Decision Making Project - Workshops 

What is Supported Decision Making?

Mythbusters: The Overview

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Each month the Housing Hub publishes this update for Housing Seekers and Supporters. Check out this months newsletter here and subscribe so you can receive a copy.

Housing Hub News – Housing Seekers and Supporters

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Each month the Housing Hub publishes this update for providers and vendors of housing for people with disability. Check out this months newsletter here and subscribe so you can receive a copy. 

Housing Hub News – Housing Providers

SDA Supply in Australia: Premium Addendum

The Housing Hub and Summer Foundation presents the third edition of the SDA Supply Premium Addendum. This addendum provides a more comprehensive summary of SDA supply in Australia.

SDA Supply in Australia - Premium Addendum

Rebecca's Diary - 12th April 2022

Rebecca shares diary entries from 2022 which document her move into SDA.

Rebecca's Diary – Moving into SDA Part 1

Rebecca - Thinking about moving to Melbourne

In this article, Rebecca shares her experience with telling her family she is thinking of moving from her family home in Perth to Melbourne

Rebecca talks about how telling her family that she's thinking of moving to Melbourne has completely changed her life.

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"I'm thinking of moving to Melbourne"

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An interview with developer Anna Fleming and some great advice for housing providers

Anna Fleming, co-founder and director of Purposed Housing, shares her tips for SDA providers.

Get to know your tenants and understand their needs

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An article by Liz about not letting others tell you that you can't

Liz talks about applying for SDA your right to choose where you want to live and what model of support best works for you.

Could I really live in SDA?

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Working with a designer and builder to build your own accessible home.

Mel shares her tips on working with a builder and designer to make your home more accessible. 

Working with a designer and builder

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An article about the 2 barriers that Belinda had infront of her when thinking about SDA

Belinda talks about how she can afford to live wherever she wants thanks to SDA.

Can I afford to live in SDA?

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Irene shares how living in an SDA apartment has made her lifestyle so much easier.

Accessible homes open up opportunities

An accessible home isn’t just about the place you live, it’s about the possibilities that open up for you

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An article by Jamie-Lee about her positive experience with the NDIS

Jamie-Lee talks about the importance of being able to choose where they live, and who they live with.

You Define Your Own Life

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Q&A with Kristie McCathy about how she manages her NDIS plan

Kristie talks about managing her NDIS plan and competing in the finals of the Powerchair Football Cup Final.

Kristie powers ahead

An article by Belinda explaining how you know what the right support model for you is

Belinda talks about how the right support model can give you the most choice, control and flexibility over your life.

How do I know what’s the right support model for me?

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How important location is when thinking about SDA

Belinda shares why location is one of the most important factors to consider when looking for an SDA property.

Location, Location, Location!

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An article by Belinda about taking control of your own support. She says it's never too late.

Belinda talks about how choosing your own supports allows you to live the life you want to live. 

Take control of your own supports

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An article by the Tenants' Reference Group lead, Belinda, about the first meeting and her hopes for the future

Belinda talks about the role of the SDA Tenants Reference Group.

SDA Tenants Reference Group - The First Meeting

An article by Mel talking about what a difference the right home can make

Mel explains how living in the right home can help you acheive your goals.

What difference can the right home make to achieving your goals?

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An article by Rebecca about what to think about when changing your living circumstances

Rebecca shares her tips when thinking about a change to your home. 

Tips for Thinking About a Change to Your Home

An article from Mel about the process of deciding where and how you live and who you live with

Mel talks about things to consider when deciding where and how you want to live and who you live with.

The process of deciding where and how you live and who you live with 

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Difficulties of renting when you're in a wheelchair

Belinda shares her tips on living in a private rental. 

Renting privately when in a wheelchair 

Renting privately when in a wheelchair can be a nightmare

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An article by Ryan about what reasonable and necessary supports are

Ryan explains what 'reasonable and necessary' means when it comes to NDIS funding supports.

Reasonable and Necessary

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An article by Liz talking about the uncertainty of of SDA and her advice to get it

Liz talks about how the SDA process can be challenging, but the end result is worth it.

Process Uncertain

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Jane's explains how the option of SDA meant not having to move into aged care

Jane talks about how moving into an SDA apartment has meant not having to move into aged care.

Moving here meant… not having to move into aged care

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Belinda's advice for living alone and preventing loneliness 

Belinda shares her tips on how to feel less lonely when living independently.

Living alone can be lonely, so what can I do about it?

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Rebecca's passion for playing powerchair football lead her to her SDA apartment

Rebecca talks about how living in an SDA apartment in Melbourne is helping her achieve her powerchair football goals.

Kicking Goals

Kicking goals

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An article about how Belinda thought she was too disabled for SDA

Belinda encourages people to find out more information if they think their disability is too significant for SDA.

Is my disability too significant for SDA?

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An article by Jamie-Lee about how much her independence means to her and how she is living independently now in SDA 

Jamie-Lee shows that it can be possible to live more independently with SDA funding.

Striving for independence

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Rebecca share's how the NDIS has meant that she can live independently in an accessible home.

Rebecca shares her journey to getting SDA approved in her NDIS plan.

Getting SDA approved in your plan

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An article by Liz talking about how her experience of moving from a group home to her own apartment.

Liz talks about moving out of a group home and into her SDA apartment.

Easy vs Hard options

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Tom share's his own experience about how NDIS funding has meant that he can live independently and moved into his own accessible SDA home.

Tom shares his experience becoming an SDA provider which has allowed him to buy his own accessible home.

DIY Specialist Disability Support

A success story on DIY Specialist Disability Support

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Jamie-Lee shares how the NDIS has create opportunities for her to live independently and exceed all expectations!

Jamie-Lee shares the benefits of the NDIS and how it's allowed her to live a life of dignity.

Better is Possible with the NDIS

Better is possible with the NDIS

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Wendy shares how happy she was to move into her SDA apartment and offers advice to others.

What Wendy likes about her SDA apartment

“I love it here and wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

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Jono explains what Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is and who is eligible to have SDA payments in their NDIS plan.

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