EPISODE 275 - Primary Disabilities of SDA-funded Participants

The SDA HOUSING Podcast

Distribution of Disabilities among SDA Participants
- The biggest category of SDA participants is intellectual disability, which is 48% of all participants. Intellectual disability includes schizophrenia, low IQ, and behavioural issues. This category is growing aswell within the SDA sector.
- The majority of SDA participants fall into a few key disability categories, with intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and autism being the most prevalent.
- Cerebral palsy accounts for 12% of SDA participants, and autism accounts for 11%. Cerebral palsy participants require fully accessible or high physical homes.
- Autism is diagnosed early, and many children in NDIS have autism.
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is 8% and Down syndrome is 7% of participants. ABI can result from accidents and requires HPS or robust homes.
- Psychosocial disability is 4% and often associated with robust housing. Psychosocial issues include alcohol, drugs, and societal problems.
- There is a pressing need for more SDA housing, specifically robust homes across regional Australia
Challenges in SDA Housing Approvals and Funding
- The slow approval process and funding limitations are significant challenges in meeting the housing needs of SDA participants.
- The mismatch between available SDA housing types and participant needs requires further discussion to develop strategies for better alignment. This issue is critical as it directly affects the quality of life for participants who may not have access to suitable housing options that meet their specific needs.
- The slow approval process for new SDA funding poses a risk to meeting future housing demands. With the number of participants expected to grow, this bottleneck could lead to significant delays in providing necessary housing, impacting both current and future participants.
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