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Unlocking the puzzle Managing the complexities of the NDIS has been a challenge for many providers and participants, particularly those seeking independent living via Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), according to ADAPT Housing Chief Executive Officer David Whitelaw. “M any organisations Seeded from the Affordable are focussing on Housing sector, with 2,800 individual aspects properties under compliance of housing provision but there is management, ADAPT has access for new build SDA housing, it is still limited attention paid to the whole to a pool of investors ready to not progressing as quickly as both participant pathway from SDA provide the necessary capital to participants and providers would approval through to delivery of deliver housing needs under SDA. like,” David said. SDA homes. This is where ADAPT is To unlock this investment, ADAPT different,” David said. continues to expand its industry partnered with consultants and partnerships to assist participants providers to improve delivery of first investment capital, and ongoing NDIS to achieve SDA approval and to time SDA approvals across this complex compliance are three areas that ADAPT move into a superior home. area. Recent successes in the industry SDA funding approval, access to has identified as key to delivering optimum outcomes for participants. linkonline.com.au “To kick this along we have “While there has been some show we are on the right track." recent traction in SDA Plan approvals www.adapthousing.com.au SUPPORTING YOU TO LIVE A MEANINGFUL LIFE At Mercy Connect, we support you to live independently, build skills and get actively involved in your community. Group Home Accommodation Outreach Respite Day Program Support Coordination Behaviour Support We are experts in providing a variety of disability support services and programs, including our MyPlan program which ensures you have the most positive NDIS experience. Your needs are our priority and we would love to work with you to tailor our services to suit you. If you have a NDIS plan or would like to talk further about opportunities... mercyconnect.org.au 02 6043 3500 /mercyconnect [email protected] accommodation 39