Australian Unity established the Specialist Disability Accommodation Fund in April 2020. The Fund invests in accessible residential property that has been purpose built for people living with disabilities (Participants). The Fund operates as a landlord only, with rent paid by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) on behalf of Participants. The SDA program is a key pillar of the NDIS, designed to provide Participant's choice and control over where, how and with whom they live.
Across Australia there is strong demand for quality SDA with efficient and Participant led operating models. We work with a wide field of stakeholders within the housing, disability, and social sectors to provide suitable and contemporary housing for people with a range of abilities.
We invest in social infrastructure and sustainable communities to support the wellbeing of all Australians. This encompasses a wide range of physical assets to support social services and improve quality of life. It includes retirement living and aged care facilities, student accommodation, healthcare, social and affordable housing, childcare and disability housing.
The Specialist Disability Accommodation Fund (the Fund) is a wholesale fund that focuses on investing in high-quality Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in attractive locations to support Australians living with a disability. The Fund acquires and develops market leading SDA properties for occupation by National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Participants.
1 September 2023
Explore the transformative journey of Mark Miljons-Rostoks and the profound impact that the Specialist Disability Accommodation Fund had on his life.
4 November 2022
A discussion with three SDA providers on the characteristics that support participant wellbeing and drive long-term returns for investors.
25 October 2022
Australian Unity’s SDA Fund has acquired 11 apartments in the new Parc development, in Macquarie, Canberra
20 July 2022
Australian Unity’s SDA Fund has settled ten occupied/leased apartments in Chermside, 10km north of Brisbane.
9 June 2022
Australian Unity partners with Liveable Homes Australia to bring more Specialist Disability Accommodation to market.
16 November 2021
A discussion with an SDA provider on the characteristics that support participant wellbeing and drive long-term returns for investors.
20 September 2021
Australian Unity has closed a $30.5 million equity raise to expand its Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Fund portfolio.
20 August 2021
Minister Linda Reynolds and NDIA representatives held a recent SDA Roundtable discussing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
