When choosing Specialist Disability Accommodation, audit results provide crucial insight into whether a provider meets NDIS standards for SDA housing. Here's what those results mean for your home and safety.
What is SDA-Specific Auditing?
All SDA providers undergo the standard NDIS Practice Standards audit plus an additional Specialized Support Module for SDA. This additional module assesses:
- SDA design category compliance
- SDA enrolment requirements
- SDA-specific supports and services
- Participant safety in SDA settings
For SDA participants, this module is particularly important — it confirms the housing is purpose-built to meet your specific needs.
What the SDA Module Assesses
SDA Design Compliance
The auditor checks that housing meets the design standard for its category:
Improved Livability
- Liveable design features
- Improved accessibility
- Key features for people with disability
Fully Accessible
- Higher level of accessibility
- No steps at entry
- Wider doorways and corridors
- Accessible bathrooms and kitchens
Robust
- All Fully Accessible features plus
- Resilient construction materials
- Secure windows and doors
- Additional safety features
High Physical Support
- All Robust features plus
- Structural provisions for ceiling hoists
- Structural reinforcement for fixtures
- Additional space for manoeuvring
- Emergency power provision
The audit confirms these features are actually built to the standard — not just planned.
SDA Enrolment Requirements
NDIS requires SDA providers to meet specific enrolment obligations:
- SDA pricing arrangements compliance
- SDA participant eligibility verification
- SDA tenancy management
- SDA vacancy management
The audit assesses whether these systems are in place and working.
SDA-Specific Supports
For SDA residents, the audit assesses:
- How the provider supports independent living
- What technology and modifications are included
- How maintenance and repairs are managed
- What emergency procedures exist
Safety in SDA Settings
SDA housing has specific safety considerations:
- Emergency power and backup systems
- Fire safety and evacuation procedures
- Assistive technology reliability
- 24-hour support coordination where required
The audit confirms these safety systems are in place.
What COMPLIANT Results Mean for SDA Participants
When an SDA provider achieves COMPLIANT in the SDA module, it confirms:
Your Home Meets All NDIS Standards
The housing has been independently verified to meet the design category requirements. This means:
- Design features are actually built to specification
- Accessibility features meet dimensional requirements
- Safety features are installed and functional
- Technology is integrated as designed
For Innogreen SDA residents, our COMPLIANT result confirms our purpose-built housing meets all NDIS design standards for the relevant categories.
Supports Are in Place for Independent Living
The provider has systems to support your independence:
- Maintenance processes keep your home accessible
- Technology support keeps systems working
- Emergency procedures protect your safety
- Staff understand SDA-specific requirements
Innogreen's COMPLIANT result reflects our commitment to maintaining SDA housing and providing the supports residents need to live independently.
Your Safety is Prioritised
SDA-specific risks are managed:
- Emergency systems are tested and maintained
- Safety features are inspected regularly
- Staff are trained in SDA-specific procedures
- Risks are identified and managed proactively
Our Innogreen SDA residents benefit from our comprehensive safety and maintenance systems, confirmed by our audit results.
The Provider Understands SDA Requirements
SDA is complex — design standards, pricing arrangements, eligibility rules. A COMPLIANT result indicates the provider:
- Understands NDIS SDA requirements
- Has systems to meet these requirements
- Can demonstrate compliance through records and practice
This expertise matters for your tenancy and ongoing support.
How to Use Audit Results When Choosing SDA
1. Check the SDA Module Result
Focus specifically on the Specialized Support Module (SDA) result:
COMPLIANT: The provider meets all SDA requirements
Non-Compliant: The provider has failed to meet SDA standards — ask for details
For SDA, this module result is particularly important for your safety and housing quality.
2. Ask About Design Category Compliance
Check the audit confirms the housing meets the design category you need:
- Ask to see the design category verification
- Confirm specific features are built to standard
- Understand what design category the housing meets
Innogreen's audit confirms our SDA housing meets all design standard requirements for the relevant categories.
3. Understand What Supports Are Included
SDDA housing should include supports and services:
- Smart home technology
- Maintenance and repairs
- Emergency support
- Tenancy management
Ask what the audit confirms about these supports.
4. Verify Safety Systems
SDA safety is paramount:
- What emergency systems are in place?
- How often are they tested?
- What backup systems exist?
- What procedures protect resident safety?
Our Innogreen audit confirms our comprehensive safety systems and procedures for SDA residents.
5. Consider the Provider's SDA Expertise
SDA is specialised — providers need specific expertise:
- How long has the provider delivered SDA?
- What SDA experience do staff have?
- How many SDA properties do they manage?
- What is their track record with SDA participants?
Innogreen's COMPLIANT result across all modules, including SDA, reflects our expertise in delivering SDA housing and supports.
What Non-Compliant SDA Results Mean
If an SDA provider has a non-compliant result in the SDA module, it could indicate:
Design issues
- Housing doesn't meet design category requirements
- Accessibility features are inadequate
- Safety features are missing or non-functional
Support issues
- Maintenance systems are inadequate
- Technology support is insufficient
- Emergency procedures are incomplete
Management issues
- SDA enrolment requirements not met
- Pricing arrangements not complied with
- Tenancy management inadequate
For SDA participants, these issues directly affect your safety, independence, and tenancy security.
Red Flags in SDA Audit Results
Be cautious of SDA providers who:
- Have non-compliant results in the SDA module
- Cannot demonstrate design category compliance
- Lack clear maintenance and safety systems
- Have poor SDA tenancy management
- Cannot explain their SDA-specific supports
For guidance on finding SDA housing in Perth, see: How to Find SDA Housing in Perth
Innogreen's SDA Audit Results
Innogreen recently achieved COMPLIANT results across all audit modules, including the SDA Specialized Support Module.
For Innogreen SDA residents, this result confirms:
Our SDA housing meets all NDIS design standards
- Purpose-built housing for relevant design categories
- All accessibility features built to specification
- Safety features installed and maintained
Our supports promote independent living
- Smart home technology integrated and supported
- Maintenance systems keep housing accessible
- Emergency procedures protect resident safety
We understand SDA requirements
- NDIS pricing arrangements complied with
- SDA enrolment requirements met
- Tenancy management systems in place
We prioritise resident safety
- 24-hour support coordination available
- Emergency systems tested and maintained
- Staff trained in SDA-specific procedures
What This Means for Prospective Innogreen Residents
If you're considering Innogreen SDA housing, our audit results provide assurance that:
- The housing meets all NDIS standards
- Supports are in place for your independence
- Your safety is prioritised
- We have the expertise to support you
Questions to Ask SDA Providers
When choosing SDA housing, ask:
- Can I see your SDA module audit result?
- What design category does the housing meet?
- Can you demonstrate design category compliance?
- What maintenance and support are included?
- What emergency systems protect resident safety?
- How do you support independent living?
- What SDA expertise does your team have?
Beyond the Audit
Audit results are important, but also consider:
- Visiting the property to see if it meets your needs
- Speaking with current residents about their experience
- Understanding the location and community
- Assessing whether smart home technology meets your needs
For insight into daily life in SDA housing, see: A Day in the Life: Smart SDA Home in Perth
Making Your SDA Choice
Your SDA housing is your home — it's where you'll live independently. Audit results provide objective evidence about:
- Housing quality and compliance
- Safety systems and supports
- Provider expertise and capability
Use this evidence alongside your personal assessment of the property, location, and provider to make the right choice for you.
Next Steps
If you're considering Innogreen SDA housing:
- Request our full audit report — See our SDA module results
- Visit our SDA properties — See the housing and technology firsthand
- Speak with current residents — Hear about their experience
- Discuss your specific needs — Understand how we can support you
Contact our team to discuss your SDA needs and arrange a property inspection.
This article reflects NDIS audit requirements as of June 2026. For official information on SDA standards, visit the NDIS website.