Creating Accessible Lifestyle Villages for Independent Living
Welcome to Utano Care
Utano Care provides Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes and offers services for residents within our Villages. Our service is tailored to enhance your quality of life in your forever home, ensuring you have everything you need to feel comfortable and supported.
We go beyond meeting basic accommodation needs, providing a wide range of personalised support to help you thrive in your living environment, connect with your community, and pursue your personal goals with confidence.
Our Properties
Our Locations
With three premium locations perfectly placed to make the most of the Perth lifestyle, Utano Care offers a range of property options.
Both local and metro area amenities are easily accessible from all locations.
Contact our team today to discuss availabilities and start planning for your new Utano Care community lifestyle.
Our Services
Community Access
Connecting you to the community through:
- Education & training programs
- Social & recreational activities
- Wildlife and animal programs
- Lounge & cafe events
- Shared vehicle access
Visitor's Apartment
Short-stay apartments for visiting families:
- Private & comfortable
- Close to your residence
- Easy booking support
- Ideal for overnight stays
Onsite Overnight Accommodation
Support when you need it, 24/7:
- Staff nearby at all times
- Peace of mind for residents
- Emergency assistance ready
- Night-time care included
Expert Property Management
Maintaining high living standards:
- Regular upkeep of homes
- Garden and common area care
- Fast response to maintenance
- Clean, welcoming environment
Creating Accessible Lifestyle Villages for Independent Living
Community Access Programs
Bringing you to the community and bringing the community to you through:
Programs that focus on your interests and abilities.
Participation in training, education, or job readiness programs.
Engagement in social, sport, health, and other recreational activities.
Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation programs.
Therapeutic animal training and riding centre.
Onsite community lounges, coffee shops, and event spaces.
Shared vehicles available for your exclusive use.
SDA Eligibility and Funding
At Utano Care, we work with you to make your plan work — even if funding is delayed or still in progress.
We support participants through every stage of the SDA process, helping you navigate eligibility and access the housing that’s right for you.
SDA Eligibility & Funding
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) application process involves several key steps to ensure you receive appropriate housing supports tailored to your needs.
Here’s a summary of how the process works:
Your NDIS plan is reviewed to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria for SDA. Eligibility is based on your functional impairment, housing needs, and whether SDA supports are deemed reasonable and necessary.
A detailed assessment is conducted by allied health professionals (such as occupational therapists) to evaluate your disability and support needs. This assessment helps determine the level and type of SDA required.
Supporting Documents: You need to gather comprehensive evidence to support your SDA application. This includes reports from healthcare professionals, functional assessments, and any relevant documentation that demonstrates your need for specialised housing.
SDA Housing Needs Assessment: This specific assessment outlines your housing requirements, such as the need for physical modifications or particular design features to support your independence.
SDA Request Form: You, with the help of your NDIS planner or support coordinator, complete and submits an SDA request form. This form includes details about your needs and the evidence gathered during the assessment phase.
NDIS Plan Update: If SDA is approved, your NDIS plan is updated to include funding for SDA. The level of SDA funding is determined based on your needs and the type of accommodation required (e.g., basic, improved liveability, fully accessible, robust, or high physical support).
NDIS Decision: The NDIS reviews the application and decides whether to approve SDA funding. If approved, the funding is allocated in your NDIS plan, specifying the level of support and the amount of funding for SDA.
Provider Selection: Once funding is approved, you can start looking for suitable SDA providers who offer accommodations that meet your needs.
Choosing an SDA Provider: You will work with your support coordinator or housing specialist to find and select an SDA provider that matches your funding and housing needs.
Move-In Process: After selecting a suitable SDA, you will move into your new accommodation. The SDA provider may offer additional support to ensure the transition is smooth and that the accommodation meets your needs.
Overall, the NDIS SDA application process is designed to ensure that people with significant disability-related housing needs receive the appropriate supports to live independently and safely. The process requires careful planning, gathering evidence, and coordination with healthcare professionals and NDIS planners.
Here’s a summary of how the process works:
Eligibility Assessment:
Your NDIS plan is reviewed to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria for SDA. Eligibility is based on your functional impairment, housing needs, and whether SDA supports are deemed reasonable and necessary.
A detailed assessment is conducted by allied health professionals (such as occupational therapists) to evaluate your disability and support needs. This assessment helps determine the level and type of SDA required.
Gathering Evidence:
Supporting Documents: You need to gather comprehensive evidence to support your SDA application. This includes reports from healthcare professionals, functional assessments, and any relevant documentation that demonstrates your need for specialised housing.
SDA Housing Needs Assessment: This specific assessment outlines your housing requirements, such as the need for physical modifications or particular design features to support your independence.
Application Submission:
SDA Request Form: You, with the help of your NDIS planner or support coordinator, complete and submits an SDA request form. This form includes details about your needs and the evidence gathered during the assessment phase.
NDIS Plan Update: If SDA is approved, your NDIS plan is updated to include funding for SDA. The level of SDA funding is determined based on your needs and the type of accommodation required (e.g., basic, improved liveability, fully accessible, robust, or high physical support).
Approval and Funding Allocation:
NDIS Decision: The NDIS reviews the application and decides whether to approve SDA funding. If approved, the funding is allocated in your NDIS plan, specifying the level of support and the amount of funding for SDA.
Provider Selection: Once funding is approved, you can start looking for suitable SDA providers who offer accommodations that meet your needs.
Finding and Moving into SDA:
Choosing an SDA Provider: You will work with your support coordinator or housing specialist to find and select an SDA provider that matches your funding and housing needs.
Move-In Process: After selecting a suitable SDA, you will move into your new accommodation. The SDA provider may offer additional support to ensure the transition is smooth and that the accommodation meets your needs.
Overall, the NDIS SDA application process is designed to ensure that people with significant disability-related housing needs receive the appropriate supports to live independently and safely. The process requires careful planning, gathering evidence, and coordination with healthcare professionals and NDIS planners.
Eligibility Assessment:
Your NDIS plan is reviewed to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria for SDA. Eligibility is based on your functional impairment, housing needs, and whether SDA supports are deemed reasonable and necessary.
A detailed assessment is conducted by allied health professionals (such as occupational therapists) to evaluate your disability and support needs. This assessment helps determine the level and type of SDA required.
Gathering Evidence:
Supporting Documents: You need to gather comprehensive evidence to support your SDA application. This includes reports from healthcare professionals, functional assessments, and any relevant documentation that demonstrates your need for specialised housing
SDA Housing Needs Assessment: This specific assessment outlines your housing requirements, such as the need for physical modifications or particular design features to support your independence.
Application Submission:
SDA Request Form: You, with the help of your NDIS planner or support coordinator, complete and submits an SDA request form. This form includes details about your needs and the evidence gathered during the assessment phase.
NDIS Plan Update: If SDA is approved, your NDIS plan is updated to include funding for SDA. The level of SDA funding is determined based on your needs and the type of accommodation required (e.g., basic, improved liveability, fully accessible, robust, or high physical support).
Approval and Funding Allocation:
NDIS Decision: The NDIS reviews the application and decides whether to approve SDA funding. If approved, the funding is allocated in your NDIS plan, specifying the level of support and the amount of funding for SDA.
Provider Selection: Once funding is approved, you can start looking for suitable SDA providers who offer accommodations that meet your needs
Finding and Moving into SDA:
Choosing an SDA Provider: You will work with your
support coordinator or housing specialist to find and
select an SDA provider that matches your funding
and housing needs
Move-In Process: After selecting a suitable SDA, you will move into your new accommodation. The SDA provider may offer additional support to ensure the transition is smooth and that the accommodation meets your needs.
Overall, the NDIS SDA application process is designed to ensure that people with significant disability-related housing needs receive the appropriate supports to live independently and safely. The process requires careful planning, gathering evidence, and coordination with healthcare professionals and NDIS planners.
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