Improved Liveability

Housing has been designed to improve ‘liveability’ by incorporating a reasonable level of physical access and enhanced provision for people with sensory, intellectual or cognitive impairment.

Requirements for Improved Liveability

Improved Liveability Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is thoughtfully designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals requiring tailored housing options. These homes prioritise accessibility and functional livability, ensuring residents can lead more independent and enjoyable daily lives. Created to address the specific needs of those living with sensory, cognitive, or physical impairments, Improved Liveability SDA offers an inclusive environment where safety, comfort, and personal dignity take centre stage.

Design Features

Each Improved Liveability SDA is equipped with essential features catering to varying support levels. These include optimised lighting to assist with visibility, advanced climate control systems for managing temperature sensitivity, and intuitive layouts that minimise navigational challenges.

Additional details, such as properly fitted windows and doors for enhanced security and noise reduction, provide an added layer of practicality and peace of mind. Carefully curated to meet the government’s NDIS standards, these residences go beyond standard housing to create spaces where residents can live confidently and comfortably.

Here are the key requirements:

Physical Access: The dwelling must provide a reasonable level of physical access, meeting the minimum requirements of Livable Housing Australia Silver Level.
Enhanced Wayfinding: Clear and logical layouts that make it easier for residents to navigate their environment.
Visual Assistance: Task lighting and luminance contrast in specific areas to help residents see and understand their surroundings.
Colour Contrast Elements: Doors, walls, and other critical areas should have high-contrast colours to assist those with visual impairments.
Luminance Contrast: High-contrast colours on doors, walls, and other critical areas to aid those with visual impairments.

Improved Liveability Checklist

Download the Free SDA Consulting Checklists

To ensure every home exceeds the Minimum Design Requirements and meets the intent of Specialist Disability Accommodation under the NDIS, we have developed our own assessment checklists to assist with the design process. We want to ensure all homes are designed to meet the individual needs of residents and promote an inclusive and supportive environment that enables participation and opportunity. Follow the link to our Improved Liveability Design Checklist.