Lina’s New Beginning: Empowerment Through Specialist Disability Accommodation in Sydney

Lina*, a resilient woman with a complex medical history, recently transitioned into her new home - an SDA apartment in Sydney - thanks to a referral from her brother and guardian, Marco.

After spending eight months in hospital, Lina urgently required Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) to support her ongoing care needs. Her condition, which leaves her permanently disabled from the chest down and restricted to her bed, required a space that enables both independence and 24/7 support. Battling cancer and cognitive impairments, Lina expressed her wish to live on her own, maintaining dignity, independence, and control over her environment. Her new SDA home has provided a peaceful, empowering space that supports her needs and allows her family to visit regularly.

This combination of independence and support has allowed Lina to feel much more at ease, and her family feels a sense of relief knowing Lina is in a safe, comfortable, and well-equipped space. Lina’s story is a testament to the positive impact that suitable, well-designed Specialist Disability Accommodation can have on a person’s quality of life.

*Names changed to protect identity