SDA Design Standard 2021 Compliant

Independence by Design. Compliance by Default.

Specialist Home Automation and Electrical Systems for NDIS High Physical Support (HPS) and Improved Liveability Homes

Technology as an Enabler of Human Dignity

For participants with significant functional impairments, the ability to perform daily tasks without human assistance is transformative. In the context of the NDIS, automation is not a luxury; it is "Assistive Technology" that promotes dignity, independence, and long-term wellbeing.

SecurityConnect specializes in the High Physical Support (HPS) category. We understand that unlike standard housing, HPS homes must be designed to support people with extreme functional impairment who require high levels of support. Our systems are designed to reduce manual handling risks for support workers while maximizing control for the resident.

Clause 22 Compliance

1. Emergency Power Solutions (Clause 22)

Powering Life-Safety

The SDA Design Standard (Clause 22) is explicit: High Physical Support homes must have an emergency power solution capable of sustaining life-safety equipment for a minimum of 2 hours during an outage.

Our Solution:

We install medical-grade UPS systems integrated directly into the sub-board. This ensures that automated doors, ceiling hoists, and communication devices remain operational during a blackout, guaranteeing safe egress and care continuity.

The Risk:

Failing to provide this renders an HPS home non-compliant and un-enrollable with the NDIA.

2. Automated Access & Egress

Seamless Mobility

Heavy-Duty Door Operators

We provide and install heavy-duty automated door operators that meet the minimum clear opening width of 950mm required for HPS homes.

Video Intercom Integration

These doors are linked to video intercoms, allowing participants to view visitors via a tablet or smartphone and grant access without moving.

Safety Features

All units feature auto-reverse sensors and battery backup for reliable operation.

3. Assistive Technology Integration

Your Voice, Your Control

We recognize that every participant's functional capacity is different. Our systems are agnostic, integrating with:

Control Methods

  • Voice (Google/Alexa)
  • Tablet (iPad)
  • Eye-Gaze
  • Big-Button Switches

Software Compatibility

  • Grid 3 (Speech Pathologists)
  • Tobii Dynavox systems
  • Medical-grade devices

Environmental Control

Automated blinds, lighting, and HVAC control to regulate sensory environments for participants with autism or sensory processing disorders.

Future-Proofing Your Asset

The NDIS landscape is evolving. "Future-proofing" is a core requirement of the SDA Design Standard. For HPS homes, this includes pre-installed cabling to windows for future blind automation and reinforced ceilings for hoist installation.

Vacancy Risk:

A home that is difficult to retrofit for a participant's specific needs will sit vacant. We ensure your build is "Automation Ready" from day one.

Documentation:

We provide full electrical schematics and compliance certificates to assist your SDA Assessor in the enrollment process.

HPS vs Fully Accessible Standards

FeatureFully AccessibleHigh Physical Support (HPS)SecurityConnect Solution
Door Width900mm950mmAutomated Opener + 1000mm Clearance
Ceiling HoistReinforcedReinforced + Power ProvisionHoist Power + Structural Integration
Emergency PowerNot MandatoryMandatory (Clause 22)2-Hour UPS Backup System
AutomationReadyPre-wired to Windows/DoorsFull Structured Cabling Loop

Consult with an SDA Specialist

Ensure your SDA build is compliant, future-proof, and ready for enrollment