New research released today by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI), reveals key challenges impeding people on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from accessing appropriate housing via the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) program.

The report, ‘Specialist Disability Accommodation in the social housing sector: policy and practice’, undertaken by researchers from Curtin and the University of New South Wales, explores the complex interaction between the SDA program and the social housing sector. It discusses NDIS participants’ experience of accessing SDA and the barriers social housing providers encounter in delivering appropriate SDA dwellings. The research uncovers areas for improvement that could significantly enhance housing outcomes for people with disability.

Congratulations to report authors Dr Adam Crowe, Associate Professor Amity James, Dr Gwyneth Peaty, Professor Katie Ellis and Eleanor Malbon (UNSW) on the successful launch of this important and timely research.

Read more about the key findings and recommendations in the media release.