Question 1

What is the difference between SIL and SDA?

Accepted Answer

SIL (Supported Independent Living) is the support delivered in a home — the staff roster — funded from Core. SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) is the specialist dwelling itself, funded from Capital for eligible participants. Listings on Novida show both where they apply.

Question 2

Are housing listings free to browse?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Browsing SIL and SDA vacancies, filtering by your needs, setting alerts and enquiring is free for participants and families.

Question 3

How do I know a vacancy is current?

Accepted Answer

Providers manage their own listings and mark vacancies as available now or coming soon. For the latest, send a free enquiry — you will only hear back from homes that respond.

Question 4

Can a support coordinator enquire on a participant’s behalf?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A coordinator can search, set alerts and send enquiries about a vacancy for the participant they support, then share the details and arrange the next steps.

Question 5

What is an SDA design category?

Accepted Answer

It is the level of specialist build a dwelling is certified for — Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, Robust or High Physical Support. Your plan funds a specific category, so it tells you at a glance whether a home matches your funding and needs.

Question 6

Can I register interest before a home is vacant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Set an alert for your area, design category and support needs, and you will be notified the moment a matching home becomes available — so you can act before it is widely known.

SIL & SDA vacancy listings