If you’re new to NDIS housing, “SDA” and “SIL” can feel like they mean the same thing. They don’t \u2014 and understanding the difference early can save a lot of confusion later.<\/p>\n
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding pays for the physical dwelling \u2014 its accessible design, build quality and special features like wider doorways, ceiling hoist provisions or reinforced walls. SDA is for participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs who meet specific NDIS criteria.<\/p>\n
Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding pays for support workers \u2014 the people who help with cooking, personal care, community access and other daily tasks. SIL is delivered inside the home, but by a provider you choose separately.<\/p>\n
Because SDA and SIL are funded and delivered independently, you always keep choice and control over who supports you \u2014 even while living in a home provided by an SDA landlord like Excelsior. If your SIL provider isn’t working out, you can look elsewhere without needing to move house.<\/p>\n