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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.

Nov 18, 2024

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Strategic site selection - foundations for exceptional Specialist Disability Accommodation

For DEC Housing, understanding SDA Housing first means understanding our individual participants, their needs and desires both in terms of location and design features.

Nov 18, 2024

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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).

Nov 08, 2024

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DEC Housing releases new homes in Ballarat for people with disability

Three homes specifically designed around the needs of people with disability, and available for lifetime tenancy, are now available in Ballarat.

Oct 28, 2024

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Disability-friendly living available in Wallan

A new custom-built home for residents with disabilities is almost ready for occupancy in Wallan. Available to NDIS candidates with either Robust or Improved Liveability SDA funding...

May 09, 2024

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Lifting the veil on the viability of developing Specialist Disability Accommodation

...like many other things NDIS-related, the steps in between can be fraught with complexity, for both participant and SDA provider!

Apr 18, 2024

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A new direction for NDIS participants and disability housing, but will it be right?

The NDIS Review's Final Report has the potential to be a transformative moment in the landscape of disability accommodation in Australia.

Dec 15, 2023

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Addressing (another) gap in disability accommodation

Insights from the Latest Housing Hub Report

Nov 30, 2023

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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.

Jan 18, 2023

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Krystal thrives in leadership role for housing provider with a difference

"...I've seen the housing gaps that are out there. I also have lived experience. This means I understand the issues that impact people with disabilities in the housing market and what they need."

Jan 03, 2023

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Improving Housing Supply and Affordability in Australia

The Federal Budget 2022-23 said important things about social housing, if you believe that having somewhere secure to live means a place you can call home, rather than someone’s investment.

Nov 24, 2022

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