Understanding Appendix H: SDA for Families

Supporting Families Live Together in SDA

At Vera Living, we put people first, always. We work with each NDIS participant to achieve the best housing outcomes for them.

Finding the right living arrangement is essential for participants with SDA funding who want to live with their loved ones. With the introduction of Appendix H in the 2023-24 SDA Pricing Arrangements, participants now have greater flexibility to live with family members or partners who are not eligible for SDA.

This important change helps keep families together while ensuring participants receive appropriate funding based on their living situation.

Vera Living’s Guide to Appendix H

What is Appendix H?

Appendix H is a legislative change to enable participants to live with family members or partners who are not funded or eligible for SDA.

What does Appendix H do?

This change allows participants to live with non-NDIS family members and partners and affects how much funding someone receives based on their living arrangements with another person. It helps keep families together and give participants greater choice and control through adjusting funding to enable them to live together.

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Who can use Appendix H?

SDA participants who have live-in family members who are not eligible for SDA
SDA participants who want to live with non-SDA family members or partners

How Vera Living supports participants with Appendix H

Vera Living are proud to have supported families and partners to live together, working flexibly on a case-by-case basis to achieve the best outcomes for participants.

Vera Living’s process to support a participant to acquire Appendix H funding:

1. NDIS Plan Approval – Your NDIS planner may have already approved Appendix H in your plan or discussed it with you during a planning meeting.

2. Exploring SDA Options – Vera Living will assist in identifying a suitable SDA home that meets your needs.

3. Quote & Pricing – Once a home is identified, Vera Living will provide a quote based on Appendix H pricing for your approved design category.

4. Tenant Contributions – Vera Living will discuss and negotiate additional rental contributions with any non-NDIS tenants you wish to live with, ensuring fair and sustainable living arrangements.

5. Service Provider Choice – If you require a service provider, Vera Living can introduce you to providers we collaborate with, or you can bring your own supports—this choice is yours.

At Vera Living, we understand the importance of family and the desire to live with loved ones. Our team works closely with participants to navigate Appendix H funding, providing tailored solutions that support their unique needs. If you or a loved one are considering an SDA home under Appendix H, contact us today to explore your options and receive a personalised guidance based on your needs.