The tender and the tenant: who will support coordinators really work for?
The NDIS is about to change how support coordination is bought. Done well, it could clean up a troubled market. Done carelessly, it could reward the organisations best at writing tenders rather than those best at identifying quality providers for a successful home.
SIL registration is now mandatory. What it means for residents in SDA homes
Transitional registration for supported independent living (SIL) providers closed on 30 September 2026. If a resident’s SIL provider changes, their home doesn’t have to. Here’s how DEC Housing supports residents, support coordinators and SIL providers through the change.
Protecting SDA funding is important. But what about the life it is meant to enable?
New NDIS funding changes include safeguards for people requiring 24-hour support, while leaving SDA funding untouched. But SDA funding is only part of the picture. We look at what the changes could mean for participant choice, transitions into SDA, shared supports and the long-term viability of SDA and SIL arrangements.
What does good Supported Independent Living actually look like?
What does good Supported Independent Living actually look like? With the Australian Government currently consulting on how SIL is commissioned, we think it’s worth setting out plainly.
When support arrangements change, should someone have to lose their home?
Changes across the sector are highlighting an important question for people with disability: what happens to your home when your support arrangements change? What NDIS reforms could mean for SDA, SIL and participants.
The NDIS Bill Has Passed: What it means for providers and participants
For parents and families, nothing changes today. But for providers, the picture is more complex.
Understanding conflicts of interest in Specialist Disability Accommodation
A conflict of interest occurs when a person or organisation has the opportunity to put their own interests ahead of the person they are supporting. This can be actual, potential, or perceived.
Insights from a discussion on SDA
A vibrant social media discussion has shed light on some of the current challenges within the NDIS regarding Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
Creating accessible housing requires a multi-faceted approach
The future of accessible housing for Australians with disability is an important and complex issue demanding attention and action from government, private industry and community organisations.