definitions
Affordable Housing is housing that is appropriate for the needs of very low, low, and moderate income households and priced, whether mortgage repayments or rent, so these households can meet their other essential living costs. This term describes various housing solutions, including Social Housing. Social Housing is an umbrella term that includes both public housing and community housing. Its provision usually involves some degree of subsidy. Community Housing is housing that is owned or managed by a Registered Housing Agency. Registered Housing Agencies are regulated by the state/territory governments in which they operate. Public Housing is housing owned and managed by the state/ territory government and provides housing for disadvantaged households including those who are unemployed, on low incomes, living with disability, experiencing mental illness, or at risk of homelessness. Registered Housing Agencies (RHA) are non-profit housing providers regulated by the state/territory governments in which they operate. RHAs are sometimes called Community Housing Providers. Housing Choices Australia is a Registered Housing Agency. Housing Choices delivers various affordable housing solutions, as well as other housing initiatives and support services, which provide for the housing needs of very low to moderate income households. Key terms within the affordable housing sector are generally defined in state and territory legislation. This means that definitions can vary across different jurisdictions. Below is a summary of some key terms. If you require clarification, please contact the nominated Housing Choices development or project manager for further details.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Housing Note: SDA definition applies nation-wide
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is a range of housing designed for people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs.
SDA dwellings have accessible features to help residents live more independently and allow other supports to be delivered better or more safely.
People eligible for SDA: • Have an extreme functional impairment or very high supports needs; • Meet the specialist disability accommodation needs requirement and NDIS funding criteria.
For the purposes of this document, the following definitions apply:
High Density: Refers to any apartment, multi-storey or mixed-use developments.
Low Density: Refers to any detached dwellings, townhouses or duplexes
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