SDA Assessors — Assessment & Certification

What we offer:

  • Comprehensive SDA design reviews to ensure alignment with NDIS SDA Design Standards and category requirements
  • Detailed assessments of architectural plans at DA/CC stages for compliance with High Physical Support, Fully Accessible, Robust and Improved Liveability design categories
  • Providing 'Design stage' and 'As-built stage' Certification for SDA housing
  • Collaboration with architects, builders, and developers to integrate SDA design principles on plans from concept through to completion
  • On‑site inspections to verify plans compliance,  accessibility features, and adherence to SDA specifications
  • Post‑construction audits to confirm final compliance prior to certification
  • Preparation of clear, structured SDA compliance reports outlining findings with required corrective actions
  • Issue Final As-built Certification

NDIS SDA Design Standards

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) provides high‑quality, purpose‑built housing designed to support people with disabilities ranging from functional impairment to very high support needs user group. These dwellings incorporate advanced accessibility features, assistive technology, and thoughtful spatial planning to enhance safety, independence, and quality of life.

NDIS SDA Design Standards comprises of 4 Design Categories - 

  • Improved Liveability 
  • Robust
  • Fully Accessible
  • High Physical Support 

Our expertise helps deliver dwellings that are not only compliant, but also functional, dignified, and empowering for the people who call them home.

We are registered SDA Assessors who can assist you with both SDA 'Design stage' and 'As-built stage' Certification process.


Contact us today to discuss on your SDA project!

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