Creating a thriving + ethical specialist disability accommodation market that generates positive outcomes for people with disability

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As a national peak body, we represent Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) market participants across the country. Our members include SDA providers, institutional investors, developers, builders, financial institutions, allied health professionals and industry consultants.

Our members make a significant impact on the lives of people with disability – by providing housing that is safe, innovative and designed to serve the needs of SDA participants.

By collaborating and engaging with governments, the NDIA and other key stakeholders, we seek to improve standards and regulations and promote the provision of excellence in SDA.

Ensuring people with disabilities can exercise choice and control in relation to their housing and supports and thrive in their communities, lies at the heart of our work.

The Specialist Disability Accommodation Alliance Focus

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Promoting Best Practice

We define and promote the delivery of best practice specialist disability accommodation so people with disability have access to quality + well designed housing.
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Advocacy + Policy

We work with government, the NDIA and other stakeholders to promote a sustainable specialist disability accommodation market: this includes engaging with stakeholders through submissions (and other advocacy documents) and participating in constructive meetings and consultation processes.
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Member Engagement

We facilitate member events, provide industry analysis and information and promote peer-to-peer engagement so our members can collectively innovate, share ideas and problem solve.
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Driving Innovation

We harness the collective creativity of our members to drive innovation across the sector: this includes delivering housing that encompass participant-led designs, facilitates delivery of housing in high demand areas, and generates positive impacts for residents.
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What our members and supporters say about us

“The Alliance gives members a powerful and influential voice with both the Agency and Commission. It is a fierce advocate for leading providers and seeks to promote better practices and improvements to the Scheme.”

James Brown: Founder & CEO SDA Plus

“The SDA Alliance provides a unified voice that supports better outcomes for Participants and higher quality SDA nationwide, while offering significant benefits through collaboration with like-minded, quality providers.”

Bree Lawrence: Chief Executive Officer Sana Living

“We truly value being members of the Alliance. We have access to great up to date information from the NDIS and regularly meet with other quality providers and investors”

Helen Wood: Operations Director Accessaccom

“The SDA Alliance is central to discussion which paves the way for innovative housing solutions. InPlace Living greatly benefit from the membership due to the strong collaboration and the ability to connect and learn with others across a wide range of people and organisations.”

Lachlan Hosking: General Manager InPlace Living

“Through the SDA Alliance, Canopy SDA is united with others who share our commitment to impactful Specialist Disability Accommodation outcomes. Their dedication to sharing essential insights and advocating with government agencies enables us to drive meaningful change and contribute to a future that prioritises inclusive living.”

Danielle Busby: Chief Operating Officer Canopy SDA

“When things go wrong, the SDA Alliance is our first port of call. They are responsive, resolution focused & their advocacy with government agencies has helped us achieve our shared goals.” – SDA Australia Group”

The Service Booking Team: SDA Australia Group

“The SDA Alliance is the industry leading platform to share and collaborate to set standards and deliver thought leadership for the SDA industry”

Charles Northcote: Chief Executive Officer BlueCHP

“Our membership in the SDA Alliance has provided invaluable support when bridging the gap between participant and implementation of housing plans.” 

Wayne Henry: Director Evergreen Built

“The SDA Alliance stands out for its dedication to member support. Their ability to deliver timely NDIA information makes a real difference for all involved.”

Rami Shakour: Managing Director Access Link Consulting

“We are proud founding members of the Specialist Disability Accommodation Alliance and value the opportunity to be part of a body that continually strives for excellence in the provision of SDA housing in Australia. The collaborative approach to innovation between members has been instrumental in allowing us to provide safe, accessible and modern housing that meets the needs of Participants and maximises their opportunities for Choice and Control.”

Angie Simmons: Director Ability SDA

“Working with SDA Alliance has been crucial to the success of the mutual objectives shared by Good Housing. Through their creative solutions and dedication, they have been able to achieve meaningful and measured outcomes that have had a profound impact on the community to which we both operate within. Their advocacy for the development of a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) market, which supports the delivery of high-quality SDA housing, is commendable and closely aligns with our commitment to providing appropriate and effective housing solutions for participants.”

Kristy Simmonds: Chief Operating Officer Good Housing

“As a founding member and the first bank to lend into the SDA sector, Bank Australia is committed to supporting organisations to deliver quality housing that meets the needs of participants. Through the collective expertise of Alliance members nationally, we are able to stay on top of industry and regulatory issues, innovation and best practice approaches, to ensure we are best positioned to continue to support the delivery of new, participant-centric SDA dwellings that are aligned to Bank Australia’s values”

Nicole Chen: Bank Australia

“New Dawn Housing is a proud full member of the SDA Alliance, it’s the highest benchmark for SDA Providers ensuring best practice. The community is incredibly supportive and the connections with Government Agencies are invaluable, giving us a voice and impact on the industry.”

Mr. William Fryer : New Dawn Housing

“As South Australia’s leading disability housing provider, Access 2 Place commends the SDA Alliance’s commitment to collaborating with government and the SDA sector to ensure a consistent supply of quality housing. Their work aligns closely with our vision of delivering purpose-built homes that empower people with disability.”

Carl Fourie: Marketing & Engagement Officer Access2Place
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Explore our comprehensive resources designed to support SDA providers, investors, and stakeholders. Discover the benefits of membership, access our extensive member directory, and stay informed with our latest reports and publications to enhance your engagement in the SDA sector.

How we make an impact

We have 72 members Australia-wide. Together, we:

  • Represent $1.5 billion of committed institutional investment in specialist disability accommodation
  • Deliver 2932 homes
  • Provide housing to over 4706 people with disability

72 members Australia-wide.

72 Members Across Australia
$1.5billion
Investments Represented
72
Australian Members
4700
Individuals Housed