The Underlying Principles of SDA

choice & control

Participant has choice and control over where they live.

goals & ASPIRATIONS

SDA will assist the participant to pursue their goals and aspirations.

RESPONSIVE TO NEEDS

The features of the SDA building are responsive to participant needs.

VALUE FOR MONEY

The building type represents value for money in terms of benefits and cost of alternatives.

SUITABLE AND COST EFFECTIVE

The support model is the most suitable and cost-effective way of delivering supports and will result in less hospital admissions.

SUPPORTS PARTICIPATION

The SDA facilitates social, cultural and economic participation.

LONG TERM BENEFITS

There are long-term benefits of the SDA, such as: improving or sustaining daily functioning; developing skills; provision and efficiency of formal & informal supports