PARTICIPANT STORY

For brothers Marcus and James, the idea of living apart was never an option. Growing up together, they'd always been each other's greatest support. But as adults with different disability support needs, finding accommodation that worked for both of them seemed impossible — until they discovered SDA. Two Brothers, Two Sets of Needs Marcus, 28, has a spinal cord injury from a car accident at age 19. He uses a manual wheelchair and has high physical support needs, particularly f

Sarah is a 34-year-old NDIS participant living in Bendigo, regional Victoria. She has cerebral palsy and uses a powered wheelchair. For years, she lived in a group home that didn't fully meet her needs — the doorways were narrow, the bathroom wasn't fully accessible, and she relied on staff for tasks she felt she could do independently with the right home design. The Turning Point When Sarah's support coordinator, Michelle, suggested exploring SDA as part of her NDIS plan rev