A solution to the Housing Crisis: Integrated Living

Last week, Channel 7’s evening news highlighted an innovative solution to the housing crisis: integrated living, showcased at Navali in Penrith. With a 7.08% Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) vacancy rate in NSW (Performl), the need for quality, accessible housing is critical. Integrated living at Navali promotes better outcomes for all, providing both SDA and affordable housing within the same high-standard development.

Navali stands as a model of how affordable and SDA apartments can blend seamlessly with private market apartments as well. Featuring top-tier amenities available and accessible to all residents, Navali ensures that quality and affordability coexist harmoniously. Testimonies from residents like Kevin and insights from Stuart Ayres, CEO of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (NSW), emphasise the importance of partnerships between developers and SDA housing providers in achieving these outcomes.

Both the NDIS Review and the Disability Royal Commission underpin the urgent need for diverse, inclusive housing. Navali addresses this by offering a mix of SDA and affordable housing options, meeting the high support needs of people with disability and demonstrating that accessible, quality living can be achieved through integrated, community-focused developments.

Check out the full story on Channel 7