Touring SDA Housing in Perth: Questions to Ask Before You Move In

Finding a Specialist Disability Accommodation vacancy is exciting, but a listing only tells you so much. A tour is your chance to check whether a home actually fits your body, your routine, and your support arrangements. This guide gives you the questions to ask and the details to inspect before you commit.

For help finding vacancies in the first place, read: How to Find SDA Housing in Perth

Before You Book a Tour

Do a little preparation so the visit is useful.

• Confirm the home matches your funded SDA design category. If your plan funds High Physical Support, a home built to Improved Livability will not meet your needs.
• Bring someone who knows your daily support routine, such as a support worker, family member, or your OT.
• Write down your non-negotiables. These are the features you cannot live without.
• Ask for the tour at a time of day that matches when you are usually home, so you can judge light, noise, and access realistically.

If you are unsure which design category your plan funds, see: SDA Design Categories Explained

Questions About the Home Itself

Access and Mobility

• Are doorways and hallways wide enough for your wheelchair or walking frame?
• Can you reach light switches, power points, and window controls?
• Is there step-free access from the street, the car, and into every room you need?
• How do the bathroom and kitchen work for your height and reach?
• Is there space for your equipment, including any hoist or standing frame?

Bathroom and Bedroom

• Is the bathroom set up the way you need, with the right grab rails, shower type, and turning space?
• If you use a ceiling hoist, does the track reach from the bed to the bathroom?
• Can your bed, mattress, and pressure care equipment fit and function in the bedroom?
• Where do support workers stand or move when they assist you? Is there room?

Technology and Utilities

• What smart home or assistive technology is already installed?
• Can you control doors, lights, blinds, and intercom in a way that works for you?
• Is there backup power for anything critical, and what happens in an outage?
• Is the internet connection strong enough for monitoring or communication devices?

For more on what to look for, see: Smart Home NDIS Guide

Questions About Support and Neighbours

SDA is the building. The support you receive inside it is usually funded and delivered separately, often as Supported Independent Living. It helps to understand how the two fit together.

• Is on-site or drop-in support available, and who delivers it?
• Can you choose your own support provider, or is it linked to the housing?
• If the home is shared, how many other residents live there, and what are their support needs?
• How are shared spaces like the kitchen and living room used and managed?
• What happens overnight if you need help?

You are allowed to ask to meet potential housemates or speak with current residents. A good provider will not treat that as an unusual request.

Questions to Ask the Provider

The organisation that owns and maintains the home matters as much as the home.

• Are you a registered NDIS provider, and is the dwelling enrolled with the NDIS?
• What are your most recent audit results?
• Who do I contact for repairs, and how quickly are they handled?
• How are safety systems, such as smoke alarms and emergency lighting, maintained?
• What are the tenancy terms, and what happens if my needs change?

A registered provider should be able to answer questions about audit results without hesitation. To understand why this matters, read: What NDIS Audit Results Mean for Your SDA Housing

Practical Things to Check on the Day

Bring this short list and physically test each item during the tour.

• Open and close every door you will use daily.
• Turn on taps and check water pressure and temperature control.
• Sit or transfer where you normally would, if it is safe to do so.
• Check phone signal in the bedroom and bathroom.
• Look at the route from the front door to the nearest transport, shops, and health services.
• Notice noise from roads, neighbours, or shared areas.

Take photos and short videos so you can compare homes later. It is easy to blur the details together after visiting two or three places.

Red Flags to Watch For

Some warning signs are worth taking seriously:

• The provider avoids questions about audit results or registration.
• The home does not match the design category you were told it was.
• Repairs from previous residents are still outstanding.
• You feel rushed and are not given time to inspect properly.
• Support arrangements are vague or change every time you ask.

None of these automatically rule a home out, but they are worth raising and getting clear answers on before you sign anything.

After the Tour

Once you have visited, take time to decide.

1. Compare each home against your non-negotiables list.
2. Talk it through with your support coordinator and OT.
3. Ask for anything unclear to be confirmed in writing.
4. Check how the move fits your plan and timeline.

For what comes next once you accept a home, read: What Happens After SDA Approval in Perth

How Innogreen Approaches Tours

At Innogreen, we want you to choose a home because it genuinely fits, not because you felt pressured. When you tour our SDA housing, we:

• Match you to the correct design category before booking
• Give you time to inspect and test the home properly
• Answer questions about our audit results and maintenance openly
• Explain how support arrangements work alongside the housing
• Welcome your support coordinator, OT, and family on the day

You can view current openings on our SDA vacancies page or learn more about our SDA housing.

Key Takeaways

1. Match the design category first so the tour is worth your time.
2. Test the home physically rather than trusting the listing.
3. Ask about support and neighbours, not just the building.
4. Check the provider's audit results and repair process.
5. Take your time deciding and confirm details in writing.

If you would like to tour an Innogreen SDA home in Perth, contact our team. We are happy to help you find a home that fits.

This article reflects general guidance as of June 2026. For advice specific to your situation, consult your support coordinator or OT. For official SDA information, visit the NDIS website.