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SDA guides, news and how-tos
Practical, plain-language articles for participants, families, support coordinators and SDA providers across Australia.
SDA Explainers
SDA Explainers
What is Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)?
A plain-language guide to Specialist Disability Accommodation under the NDIS — who it is for, how it is funded and how to start a search.
1 July 2026 · 7 min read
SDA Explainers
SDA vs SIL — how NDIS funding actually works
SDA pays for your home. SIL pays for the workers who support you in it. Here is how the two line items interact and why the distinction matters.
2 July 2026 · 6 min read
SDA Explainers
SDA design categories: which one fits your needs?
A deeper look at Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, Robust and High Physical Support — with real-world examples of who each suits.
3 July 2026 · 8 min read
SDA Explainers
Understanding on-site overnight assistance (OOA)
What OOA rooms are, when they are funded and how they change the economics of a shared SDA home.
14 July 2026 · 5 min read
Participants & Families
Participants & Families
Moving into an SDA home: a 30-day plan
A day-by-day timeline for participants and families transitioning into a new SDA home — from signing the SDA agreement to settling in.
10 July 2026 · 7 min read
Participants & Families
12 questions to ask an SDA provider before you sign
A curated list of questions that separate great SDA providers from average ones — covering vacancies, supports, maintenance and exit terms.
12 July 2026 · 5 min read
Participants & Families
NDIS SDA eligibility: a plain-language guide
Who qualifies for SDA funding, what evidence the NDIA looks for and how to build a strong case in your plan review.
16 July 2026 · 7 min read
Support Coordinators
SDA Providers
State Guides
State Guides
How to find an SDA home in Victoria
A step-by-step guide to searching for Specialist Disability Accommodation across Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and regional Victoria.
5 July 2026 · 6 min read
State Guides
How to find an SDA home in New South Wales
A practical guide to searching for SDA vacancies across Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong and regional NSW.
6 July 2026 · 6 min read
State Guides
How to find an SDA home in Queensland
Where to search for SDA in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Townsville and Cairns — and what's different about the Queensland market.
7 July 2026 · 5 min read
SIL & SIL Connect
SIL & SIL Connect
SIL Connect: how to find Supported Independent Living homes in Australia
SIL Connect is Australia's dedicated marketplace for Supported Independent Living. Here is how to search homes, compare providers and enquire.
21 July 2026 · 6 min read
SIL & SIL Connect
SDA and SIL: how they work together (and where to search for each)
SDA funds the home. SIL funds the people. Here is how the two work together in practice — with the right platforms to search each.
21 July 2026 · 7 min read
SIL & SIL Connect
Choosing a SIL provider: a 12-point checklist
Twelve practical questions to ask before signing a SIL agreement — plus where to compare Supported Independent Living providers online.
21 July 2026 · 6 min read
SIL & SIL Connect
Finding SIL vacancies across Australia: a state-by-state guide
Where to look for Supported Independent Living vacancies in each state — and how to use SIL Connect to search efficiently.
21 July 2026 · 5 min read
Workforce & Rostering
Workforce & Rostering
How to stop staff forgetting shifts
Practical steps NDIS and disability providers can take to eliminate missed shifts — from reminder cadence to acknowledgement workflows and rostering software.
22 July 2026 · 6 min read
Workforce & Rostering
Spreadsheet rostering versus workforce software
An honest comparison of Excel rosters and dedicated workforce software for NDIS providers — what each costs you in time, errors, compliance and staff retention.
22 July 2026 · 6 min read
Workforce & Rostering
How an NDIS provider can fill an urgent shift
A step-by-step playbook for filling an urgent support shift — from broadcast messaging and availability filters to acknowledgement and escalation.
22 July 2026 · 5 min read
Workforce & Rostering
Five rostering mistakes costing providers money
The five most expensive rostering mistakes we see in NDIS and disability services — and the operational fixes (including workforce software) that stop them.
22 July 2026 · 6 min read
Workforce & Rostering
Two-minute product demonstrations: Shift Sync Pro
What a good two-minute software demo covers, and what to look for in a Shift Sync Pro walkthrough as an NDIS or disability provider evaluating rostering tools.
22 July 2026 · 4 min read
Recruitment & Hiring
Recruitment & Hiring
How NDIS providers can hire support workers faster
Practical hiring workflow for NDIS and disability providers — how to shortlist support workers, admin, cleaners and drivers quickly using JobSeekerLink.
23 July 2026 · 5 min read
Recruitment & Hiring
AI video interviews for disability support worker hiring
How AI video interviews help NDIS providers assess disability support workers at scale, without losing the human judgement calls that matter.
23 July 2026 · 5 min read