Community
28 November, 2025
New Price Place units to support independent living
FOUR new residential units will provide supported independent living accommodation for six residents with a disability under a new partnership in Warrnambool.
Southern Stay Disability Services has signed a collaboration agreement with Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA) provider, Vera Living, to provide Supported Independent Living (SIL) services for the residents.
It is the first time the organisations have joined forces and will boost housing options for people living with a disability in the Warrnambool region.
The new independent living units in Price Place, costing $2.2 million, include two units for one resident and two units for two residents.
Southern Stay CEO Jason Fleming said the new units had passed NDIS registration and were now ready for use.
“This is a great opportunity for Southern Stay to work with a reputable SDA provider to support people living with a disability in Warrnambool,” Mr Fleming said.
“This project aligns closely with our purpose to empower choice, foster inclusion and celebrate achievement in our community.”
Mr Fleming said there was a growing need for purpose-built properties to support people with disabilities in contemporary living environments built specifically to suit their needs.
Southern Stay staff will provide 24-hour support, tailored to individual residents needs and assist them with daily tasks to live as independently as possible.
Vera Living CEO Jacob Collier said Warrnambool was a vibrant and growing regional hub and Vera Living was proud to be contributing to its future by delivering high-quality, accessible homes.
“Our commitment goes beyond meeting the highest accessibility standards, we’re focused on creating homes that foster independence, dignity, and a better quality of life for NDIS participants,” Mr Collier said.
The accommodation suits participants with approved SDA funding.
People interested in learning more about the accommodation or applying for one of the places can visit www.veraliving.com.au.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) under the NDIS is a tailored housing support designed for individuals with extreme functional impairments or very high support needs.
SDA homes feature accessible design elements such as wide doorways, assistive technology, and robust safety features to enable greater independence and facilitate the delivery of other supports.
Funded through a participant’s NDIS plan, SDA does not cover daily support services (like SIL), but rather the physical dwelling itself, with participants contributing a capped rent amount.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a NDIS-funded support designed for people with higher support needs who require help with daily tasks to live as independently as possible.
SIL includes assistance with personal care, cooking, cleaning, medication management, and skill development, and can be delivered in shared homes or individual living arrangements.
