Services

What SDA Consulting do

SDA Consulting Australia specialises in providing comprehensive services related to Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). We offer expert advice on developing new SDA properties, including feasibility studies, design reviews, and compliance audits. Additionally, we manage SDA properties on behalf of owners and investors, handling paperwork, compliance, and tenant management. Our team includes highly experienced disability access consultants, property managers, and accredited SDA assessors who ensure properties meet NDIS standards and help clients understand their options for SDA funding.

Beyond consulting and property management, SDA Consulting assists with upgrading existing properties to meet SDA standards and performs compliance audits. We also support investors by offering due diligence assessments, peer reviews, and guidance in developing SDA properties. Our services are designed to help clients navigate the complexities of the SDA market, ensuring that properties are both accessible and compliant with regulations and that NDIS participants’ needs are exceeded.

Our Key Services

Development of new Specialist Disability Accommodation

SDA Consulting Australia provides expert assistance to a diverse clientele, including parents, not-for-profit organizations, designers, developers, and investors. They specialize in upgrading or developing new homes to meet Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) standards, ensuring compliance with regulations and creating accessible living environments tailored to the needs of individuals with disabilities.

We offer a range of services, including consulting within the project design team as follows:

Consulting Services: Expert advice on developing new SDA properties, including feasibility studies, design reviews, and compliance audits.
Property Management: Manage SDA properties on behalf of owners, handle paperwork, ensure compliance, and manage tenants.
SDA Assessments: Conduct assessments to ensure properties meet NDIS standards and help clients understand their options for SDA funding.
Upgrades and Compliance: Assistance with upgrading existing properties to meet SDA standards and performing compliance audits.
Investor Support: Offering peer reviews and guidance for investors looking to develop or acquire SDA properties.
Wall Frame Inspections: Inspecting wall frames to ensure they meet structural and accessibility requirements.
Plumbing Rough-In Inspections: Inspecting plumbing rough-ins to ensure they are correctly installed and compliant with SDA standards.

Compliance Audits of Existing Specialist Disability Accommodation

SDA Consulting Australia can undertake full compliance audits of individual SDAs or full property portfolios.

These assessments can be customised to suit a client’s specific requirements. Typically, we assess existing rooming houses and provide clear guidance on the level of compliance achieved to the nearest SDA category. Our audits also detail any additional work required to achieve the nominated category.

We can also assess building against multiple categories and provide a scope of works required to achieve the nominated category with our proprietary software AccessCheck.

Upgrades of existing Specialist Disability Accommodation

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) upgrades are undertaken for various reasons, including:

Certification for NDIS Funding: Ensuring the current building meets the necessary standards to receive NDIS funding.
Due Diligence Inspections: Conducting thorough inspections to check for compliance with SDA requirements.
Addressing Non-Compliance: Rectifying any identified non-compliance with the minimum SDA standards.
Category Changes: Modifying the property to change its category, such as upgrading from ‘Fully Accessible’ to ‘High Physical Support’.

These upgrades ensure that SDA properties remain compliant, safe, and suitable for the needs of individuals with disabilities.