Mackay, the sugar capital of Australia, is undeniably one of the sweetest places to be! Despite its charm, individuals with very high or complex needs have faced limited options in finding suitable living arrangements, especially in regional areas. SDA Australia Group is addressing this gap by committing to the construction of 22 Specialist Disability Accommodation homes in Mackay, with additional projects planned for regional Australia.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) emphasizes the importance of providing participants with genuine choice and control over their lives, including their living arrangements. However, the scarcity of quality housing options has hindered the realization of this principle. Many young Australians with disabilities find themselves in aged care or group homes that do not cater to their specific needs due to the absence of better alternatives.
In Mackay, the available homes designated for participants with Specialist Disability Accommodation funding often lack purpose-built features for individuals with disabilities, further limiting their suitability. SDA Australia Group stands out by not only offering purpose-built homes but also ensuring a clear separation between housing and care providers. This separation allows participants the freedom to choose their own support services without being constrained by a single organization.
A notable concern highlighted in Housing Hub’s report, “Specialist Disability Accommodation – Supply in Australia,” is the uneven distribution of SDA properties across the country. While there is an overall increase in the number of SDA homes, the concentration of construction in major cities on the east coast often leaves regional towns overlooked. Additionally, there is a tendency for builders to focus on High Physical Support level homes, neglecting the need for Robust level properties and limiting the choices available to NDIS participants.
SDA Australia Group aims to address these disparities by extending its commitment to providing quality housing options to people with disabilities throughout the country. The organization encourages individuals to reach out for information about their custom homes if the available options don’t meet their specific needs. Furthermore, prospective residents can anticipate upcoming SDA homes in and around Mackay, including locations such as Bucasia, Blacks Beach, and West Mackay.
In fostering a future where people with disabilities across Australia have the freedom to choose where they live, SDA Australia Group remains dedicated to expanding housing options and ensuring inclusivity in both urban and regional settings.
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