Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for Cerebral Palsy
Whether Cerebral Palsy may meet SDA eligibility, the design categories, and the evidence needed to get Specialist Disability Accommodation funded.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is purpose-built or modified housing for people with very high support needs. It's tightly targeted, but for some people with Cerebral Palsy whose functional impairment is extreme, it can be life-changing. This guide explains SDA eligibility, the design categories, and the evidence you'll need.
Could Cerebral Palsy meet SDA eligibility?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common physical disability in childhood, affecting approximately 1 in 500 births — around 34,000 Australians. It is caused by damage to or abnormal development of the brain before, during…
The four SDA design categories
If you're eligible, SDA is funded against a design category matched to your needs:
The evidence you'll need
SDA is evidence-heavy. A strong request for Cerebral Palsy usually includes:
SDA and SIL together
SDA pays for the specialist building; the day-to-day support in it is funded separately (usually through SIL). Many people with Cerebral Palsy who are eligible for SDA also have SIL — see our SIL guide for Cerebral…