NDS announced as member of NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation Reference Group

National Disability Services was invited to be a member of the new NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Reference Group. The Government established the SDA Reference Group in February to support the development of the SDA market, increase choice and control for participants, and ensure the long-term viability of SDA investments under the NDIS.

Members of the group were selected based on their ability to most effectively represent the views of their stakeholders, and will consult with other key stakeholders where appropriate, including state and territory governments.

The group includes 15 appointed representatives from across the disability sector, including SDA providers such as community housing providers, investors and financiers, developers, and research and policy organisations. It also includes participants and government representatives.

Members include:

  • Ability First Australia
  • Achieve Australia
  • Guardian Living
  • InHousing
  • Lighthouse Infrastructure
  • Macquarie Group
  • National Disability Services
  • People with Disability Australia
  • Power Housing
  • SDA Alliance
  • Spinal Cord Injuries Australia
  • Summer Housing
  • Supported Independent Living Co-op
  • The Summer Foundation
  • Youngcare

The SDA Reference Group will meet for the first time this week.

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