SDA Housing in Wollongong

Soteria provides Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) that enables you to live the life you want, while having all the support you need. Our comfortable and modern homes are available in all housing design categories, providing full accessibility for independence.

We provide:

• Fully accessible homes that cater for a wide range of needs
• Robust and resilient housing that is safe to live in
• High care for those with specialised needs
• Assistive technology to help you with everyday life
• Support to implement behaviour management plans
• SDA accommodation in Wollongong suburbs, close to all amenities
• Quality appliances with modern and accessible bathrooms and kitchens
• Attentive customer service with quick response times for maintenance

To chat to us about NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation in Wollongong, please get in touch with our friendly team. We’re happy to help.

What are the different types of SDA available?

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is housing designed to provide access for people with severe disability, who require significant support for day-to-day life. The NDIS provides five different types of SDA housing, depending on your needs. They are:

• Improved Liveability – housing that has accessible features suitable for people with disability. This type of building may include features like accessible entrances, grab bars in the bathroom, and adjustable kitchen counters that are easier to use.
• Fully Accessible – easy access housing that is designed for people who use wheelchairs or have physical challenges. These homes have physical access provision such as large spaces, wide doors, wheelchair-friend bathrooms, continuous accessways, lowered kitchen surfaces and spacious hallways.
• Robust Housing – resilient homes built to be very strong and secure for people with challenging behaviour or high-risk needs. It may have features like reinforced walls, secure doors, resistant flooring, durable furniture, controlled access, alarm systems, sensory features and calming spaces.
• High Physical Support – housing for people with significant functional impairment, who need a lot of assistance and special equipment. This type of housing may have special features like ceiling hoists, adjustable beds, specialised equipment, communication technology, and space for onsite support staff.
• Specialist Disability Accommodation for very high support needs – Housing designed for people with extremely complex support requirements and physical impairments. This type of housing has highly specialised designs, equipment, and technology.

Looking for SDA NDIS in Wollongong? Soteria provides all types of NDIS SDA in Wollongong suburbs, so you can live independently in the community. To learn more about Wollongong NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation, please get in touch for a free consultation with our customer care team.

Supported Independent Living in Wollongong

Keen to move out of home, but need a place that has plenty of support? Soteria’s Supported Independent Living homes (SIL) may be the answer you’re looking for. Enjoy your independence in the community, while having all the support services you need at your fingertips.

Our SIL NDIS Wollongong services provide:

• Help with personal care, such as showering, getting dressed and grooming
• Medication management
• Help with planning, preparation, and cooking nutritious meals
• Grocery shopping assistance
• Help with household chores
• Assistance and training in budgeting, financial management, and paying bills
• Support with social activities and engaging with the community
• Transport to appointments and activities
• Opportunities to develop valuable independent living skills
• Managing appointments and scheduling healthcare services
• Accessing educational or vocational opportunities
• Maintaining healthy routines and self-care practices

As SIL providers in Wollongong, Soteria provides care to people with disability, to support an independent life. To learn about accessing SIL NDIS in Wollongong, please get in touch with our customer support team. We’ll help you explore your disability housing options.

How is SIL different from SDA?

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is about the supports needed to live independently, while Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is about the specific housing features and modifications for people with high support needs.

SIL provides funding for supports that help people with disability live more independently. It covers the support needed for everyday tasks like getting dressed, cooking, cleaning, and going out into the community. It can be used for things like having a support worker or living with others who provide help. SIL funding is flexible and can be used in different types of homes – like private houses or shared living arrangements, such as a group home for NDIS participants.

Specialist Disability Accommodation is about the physical housing itself. It’s for people with very high support needs who require specific features in their homes. SDA funding covers the cost of housing that has been designed or modified to meet the resident’s needs. It includes different types of housing like homes with accessibility features, extra security, or specialised equipment. SDA funding is separate from the support services, and is only for housing.

You can receive both Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding under the NDIS. These two supports are not mutually exclusive, and you may be eligible for and require both types of assistance at the same time.

Looking for SIL NDIS in Wollongong? Soteria has a wide variety of SIL options that can be tailored to your unique needs. To explore NDIS SIL services in Wollongong, please get in touch with our disability care team. We’re here to help.

Medium Term Accommodation NDIS in Wollongong

If you need somewhere safe to live while you wait for your permanent home to be ready, we’re here to help.

Soteria provides Medium Term Accommodation in Wollongong suburbs for NDIS participants who need temporary accommodation. Our accessible homes are modern, comfortable, and suitable for all types of needs. Whether you’re waiting for a vacancy in a group home, or for your home modifications to be finished, you’ll always have a safe place to stay.

Our Medium Term Accommodation provides:

• a temporary housing solution for people transitioning into their permanent accommodation
• a stable and secure living environment while your support needs are being assessed
• specialist disability supports tailored to your needs, such as help with housework and personal care
• opportunities to develop and enhance your independent living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and managing daily routines
• accommodation that has been specifically designed or modified to meet the accessibility requirements
• time to plan and make informed decisions about your long-term accommodation, without worrying about where you’re going to live

Who can access Medium Term Accommodation?

Medium Term Accommodation (also known as MTA) is accommodation for NDIS participants who need a place to live for a limited period of time. Some of the reasons why you might access MTA are:

• You need temporary accommodation while moving from one place to another (e.g. from hospital into your permanent home) 
• You have unique or complicated support needs that can’t be met in your current home
• Something needs to be fixed or modified to make your home more accessible, and you need somewhere to stay until the work is completed
• You need a thorough assessment or review – MTA provides a safe place to stay while you are evaluating your long term housing solution
• Your support needs change, either planned or unexpected, and you need somewhere to stay while you find the right support for your new needs.

In most cases, the NDIS funds MTA for eligible participants over a period of 90 days. To discover Medium Term Accommodation NDIS in Wollongong, please get in touch with our customer support team. We’re here to help.

Short Term Accommodation NDIS in Wollongong

Soteria provides STA or Short Term Accommodation for NDIS participants who would like to take a short break from their current living arrangement. Our comfortable and convenient homes provide a great space to get away, while your primary carer also takes a break.

We provide:

• A comfortable space where you can enjoy a change of environment
• A fully accessible home that meets your support needs
• Opportunities to learn new skills, do fun activities, and grow your independence
• Great locations in appealing suburbs close to everything you need
• A team that is always on hand to resolve issues and solve problems that might arise

Who can access Short Term Accommodation?

Under the NDIS, Short Term Accommodation, also known as respite care, is accommodation that for a limited period, where you can continue receiving supports.

If you’re an NDIS participant, you might be eligible for STA if:

• You need a break from your usual routine, and would like to stay somewhere different to enjoy some time away from home
• Your primary carer needs a break from their responsibilities, or they are going away for a short period
• You’ve had a change in your health or circumstances, and you need somewhere to stay where you can be supported
• You need a safe place to live for a while, while you’re moving from hospital into your usual home
• You’d like to learn new skills, do social activities, and try new things in a warm and inclusive environment

Usually, funding for Short Term Accommodation covers expenses related to your support, accommodation, food, and activities agreed on between you and your disability care provider.

Searching for NDIS Short Term Accommodation providers in Wollongong? We’re here to assist. Soteria provides Short Term and Medium Term Accommodation in Wollongong suburbs, where you can enjoy a comfortable home away from home. To explore your options, please get in touch with our customer support team.

Disability group homes in Wollongong

Soteria’s warm and friendly disability homes in Wollongong are a great place to try living out of home, in a community of friends. We carefully select housemates that work well together, and provide experienced support that meets your needs.

Our group homes feature:

• Private and comfortable bedrooms personalised to your taste
• Appealing living areas, perfect for recreation and relaxing
• An supportive environment where everyone is welcome
• Fun social activities that also helps build skills
• Support for all daily living activities, including self-care
• An high calibre disability support team you can trust
• Conveniently locations in suburbs across Wollongong, close to all amenities

What is a group home?

A disability group home is a place where NDIS participants can live together and get help with their daily lives. The home is usually managed by a service provider that takes care of the needs of the residents. Staff members who are trained to support people with disability are there to assist and provide care, while also giving opportunities for independence.

Group homes aim to create a safe and friendly environment where residents can make friends and do activities together. It’s a place where people with disability can learn new skills, be part of the community, and have a support network.

Want to live in a friendly household with plenty of support? To find out a quality group home in Wollongong, please get in touch with our disability support team.

Complex Care in Wollongong

Complex care refers to a special type of support for people with high-level medical needs who require daily assistance. If you need substantial help with your everyday life, the care experts at Soteria are available to assist you. We’re experienced at meeting NDIS complex support needs in Wollongong, and can provide:

• Complex bowel care and stoma care
• PEG feeding (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)
• Tracheostomy care and ventilation
• Catheter assistance
• Diabetes management and care for other chronic diseases
• Administering medication through injections
• Mealtime management
• Manual handling and assistance with mobility
• Clinical care for complex needs
• Seizure monitoring and assistance
• Wound care and pressure care
• Support to manage challenging behaviours
• Personal care tasks
• Social support and community engagement

To explore complex care and accessible housing options in Wollongong, please get in touch with our friendly customer support team to learn about our disability support services. We’re here to assist with your needs.

High Care in Wollongong

Soteria provides supportive and comfortable for people with High Care needs, so they can live independently while having all of their support needs met.

Our experienced and highly qualified healthcare professionals and support workers in Wollongong offer NDIS high intensity support to help you live independently. You’ll have everything you need to manage your health, get around the community, and do daily life.

We provide:

• Bowel care and stoma care
• PEG feeding (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)
• Tracheostomy care and ventilation
• Daily catheter maintenance
• Administering medication through injections
• Manual handling and assistance with mobility
• Clinical care for complex needs
• Management of chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes)
• Seizure monitoring and assistance
• Wound care and pressure care
• Support to manage challenging behaviours
• Personal care assistance
• Social support and community engagement

Searching for quality High Intensity Supports NDIS in Wollongong? Soteria’s local and specialised team of disability care workers can help you enjoy quality of life, in your local community. To find out more about our range of disability housing, please get in touch with our friendly disability housing experts. We’re happy to help.