Modern Improved Liveability SDA Apartment Ivanhoe 24/7 Support
Location: Ivanhoe, VIC|Postcode: 3079
Experience contemporary apartment living where accessibility, independence, and personalised support come together at Cosy Home Care's purpose-built Improved Liveability Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) apartments in Ivanhoe East.
Designed specifically for NDIS participants with Improved Liveability SDA funding, these brand-new apartments provide a safe, modern, and welcoming home for people with sensory, intellectual, or cognitive disabilities. Every aspect of the development has been thoughtfully designed to enhance comfort, promote independence, and support participants to live confidently within their own home.
Each spacious two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment features modern open-plan living, abundant natural light, contemporary finishes, and quality appliances to create a comfortable and functional living environment. Participants can enjoy the privacy of their own apartment while benefiting from personalised supports tailored to their individual goals and lifestyle.
Purpose-built to Improved Liveability SDA standards, these apartments include assistive technology readiness, enhanced lighting, open views, intuitive layouts, and sensory-aware design features that help create a calm, safe, and supportive environment. Modern conveniences such as air conditioning, a dishwasher, quality appliances, secure building access, lift access, and private outdoor spaces further enhance everyday living and independence.
Located within a secure residential development in the highly sought-after suburb of Ivanhoe East, the apartments are close to Austin Hospital, Mercy Hospital for Women, Ivanhoe Plaza, East Ivanhoe Village, cafés, public transport, local parks, and community facilities, making it easy to stay connected to healthcare, shopping, recreation, and everyday essentials.
Whether you're seeking Improved Liveability Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) with Supported Independent Living (SIL), Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA), or Short-Term Accommodation (STA/Respite), Cosy Home Care offers a premium apartment lifestyle where accessibility, independence, privacy, and personalised support come together to help you live with confidence and choice.
Support Model
At Cosy Home Care, every participant receives personalised support designed around their individual goals, preferences, and support needs.
Our experienced team provides:
Our focus is to empower participants to live as independently as possible while providing high-quality, person-centred support that evolves with their changing needs.
Property Features
Purpose-built to Improved Liveability SDA standards, these apartments offer:
Local Area
Conveniently located in Ivanhoe East, these apartments provide excellent access to healthcare, shopping, public transport, and recreational facilities.
- Austin Hospital – Just a short drive, providing comprehensive healthcare and specialist medical services.
- Mercy Hospital for Women – Located adjacent to Austin Hospital, offering specialist healthcare services.
- Ivanhoe Plaza – Just a short drive, featuring supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies, and everyday essentials.
- East Ivanhoe Village – Within easy reach for local shopping, cafés, and community services.
- Ivanhoe Railway Station – Approximately 5 minutes' drive, providing direct train services to Melbourne CBD.
- Eaglemont Railway Station – Approximately 5 minutes' drive, providing direct train services to Melbourne CBD.
- Burke Road / High Street Tram Stop – Nearby, offering convenient tram connections.
- Chelsworth Park and Yarra Flats Park – Close by, providing open green spaces, walking trails, and recreational facilities.
- Local cafés, restaurants, community facilities, and everyday amenities – All within easy reach, supporting an active and connected lifestyle.
FAQs
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in Ivanhoe East offers purpose-built apartments for NDIS participants with Improved Liveability SDA funding, designed for people with sensory, intellectual, or cognitive disabilities. These apartments combine modern, accessible design with personalised support to help participants live confidently and independently
SIL (Supported Independent Living) refers to the support services provided to help with daily tasks such as personal care, cooking, and household activities. SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) refers to the physical housing designed for people with high support needs. In simple terms, SDA is the home itself, while SIL is the support you receive while living there.
This apartment suits participants who have Improved Liveability SDA funding in their NDIS plan. If you're not sure whether your plan includes SDA funding, it's worth reaching out to a Support Coordinator, who can help assess your needs and guide you through the NDIS process.
Alongside Improved Liveability SDA, this property supports Supported Independent Living (SIL), Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA), and Short-Term Accommodation (STA/Respite), so it can suit a range of individual needs and circumstances.
Your SDA funding pays the provider to build and maintain the property. As a participant, you still contribute a reasonable rent amount, usually capped at 25% of the Disability Support Pension plus a portion of Commonwealth Rent Assistance, along with day-today living costs such as electricity, water, food, internet, and personal expenses. Actual costs can vary depending on the design category of the property, which for this home is Improved Liveability.
This apartment is purpose-built to Improved Liveability standards, with features suited to sensory, intellectual, and cognitive support needs. It includes assistive technology readiness, sensory-aware design, enhanced lighting and open views, air conditioning, a dishwasher, lift access, secure building entry with intercom and CCTV, a private balcony or outdoor space, and accessible parking.
"Board is your contribution towards food and shared household items. It may cover groceries for daily meals, cleaning supplies and toiletries, and shared kitchen and household basics."
This is a whole two-bedroom apartment, so you won't be sharing with unrelated housemates. You can live here on your own, or with your partner or spouse, giving you a fully independent home within a supported apartment development.
The home has 24-hour onsite support, including help with personal care, medication management, community participation, and capacity building, with individualised support planning reviewed regularly.
To get started, you can contact Cosy Home Care on 0447 464 597 or (03) 9457 5968 or submit an enquiry through their contact form. The team will discuss your needs, provide details about the Ivanhoe East apartment, and guide you and your support network through the next steps.
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