Yes — Guardian Living is a fully registered NDIS provider and approved SDA provider. That means every home we develop and manage meets the strict design and quality standards set by the NDIS, and we can work directly with participants who have SDA funding in their plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Your SDA questions answered
We know choosing the right SDA home is a big decision. These FAQs explain how the process works, what to expect, and how Guardian Living Australia supports tenants and their support networks.
Absolutely. We have developed a participant-led design approach and will work alongside you and your support team every step of the way, to tailor aspects of design to suit your specific needs and aspirations – ensuring that your new home is the right one for you.
Guardian Living Australia facilitates the build and design of homes for people with disabilities who are SDA eligible. While you don’t need your SDA formally approved to be able to engage with us, we strongly encourage you to undertake a Functional Assessment with an OT who specialises in SDA applications, and you have a recommendation on your eligibility.
Before confirmation of enrolment is provided, we will need evidence of your approval for SDA or at least evidence from your support team that a compatible SDA approval outcome is likely to be achieved.
Yes you can, however if you choose to share your bedroom with a partner, as per the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Specialist Disability Accommodation) Rules 2020, you must notify the CEO of the NDIA that you wish to do so, and the CEO must be satisfied that “the eligible participant’s needs are not adversely impacted by having more than one person residing in their bedroom.”
Yes, you will have full choice and control over who provides your 1:1 supports. However each of our properties will also have an onsite shared support (SIL) provider, chosen by our tenants on a majority basis.
Some of our properties have shared supports for the onsite provider, sometimes referred to as a concierge model. If this is the case you will need to make a contribution towards this, from your SIL funding; however not all properties are structured this way. Please contact us for additional information.
Yes, where applicable, we do. The sustainability initaitives included in our homes are designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce expenses for our tenants and ultimately minimise emissions.
Like all rental properties, you will also need to consider other costs of living. You will need to make a rental contribution, which is determined by the NDIA as the Maximum Reasonable Rent Contribution (MRRC). You can find more information on the Maximum Reasonable Rent Contribution in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Pricing Arrangements for Specialist Disability Accommodation 2022–23. You will also need to consider other costs such as utilities and moving expenses.
This will depend on many varying factors including things like the size of the dwelling, locational factors, construction delays due to adverse weather or materials delivery, however we will keep you updated through the whole process. If you are interested in a particular property, please contact us so we can discuss the completion timeline.
While you may not be able to visit a construction site due to site safety requirements, our team will ensure you get to see the property as it is being built in real time through photos and videos.
Yes, all our properties are centrally located with easy access to local amenities. Please contact our tenant services team for more specific information on a particular property – info@guardianliving.com.au
We will provide a limited range of common area inclusions in all of our homes however you will need to bring your own furniture and whitegoods. We will itemize what we are providing so that you have clarity as to what our inclusions are.