Eligibility
To be eligible for SDA you must
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You must have an extreme functional impairment or very high support needs
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You must meet NDIS and SDA criteria
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Eligibility Checklist
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You are aged between 18 and 64
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You use a wheelchair
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You are an NDIS participant or waiting to be one
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You need special features like a modified bathroom and ceiling hoists in your home
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you need 6 or more hours of support a day
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You need back up support to be available 24 hours of the day
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You have, or are likely to have, SDA funding in your NDIS plan
​More information about SDA and eligibility can be found in the SDA Operational Guideline
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Approved funding is only available through your NDIS plan. SDA funding only covers housing and is paid directly to the SDA provider.
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You will still be responsible for paying rent and regular living expenses.