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October 2, 2025 In News

Koondoola SDA Officially Opened

Congratulations to Habilitas on the opening of their latest Specialist Disability Accommodation, proudly designed by KPA.

Located in Koondoola, in the northern suburbs of Perth, this exciting development comprises 3 x one-bedroom modern villas, meticulously designed to meet SDA standards in the Robust category. They will house three NDIS participants and three Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA).

Built by Cloudbreak WA, the properties are constructed in double brickwork with polycarbonate windows to minimise potential harm. The homes also contain a polycarbonate screen for TV protection on the wall, are wheelchair accessible with wide doorways, and have emergency power backup, among other features.

Each villa boasts modern, light-filled interiors, with private ensuites to every bedroom. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area create an airy and light atmosphere. Doors open to a personalised veranda for outdoor seating and large private gardens with more than enough room for a nest swing.

📸 Debbie Collins Photography

February 12, 2025 In News

New Aged Care Act

Coinciding with the introduction of the new Aged Care Act in 2025, the new year has started with a pleasing lift in inquiries by providers for new project work. From a design and building perspective, the new Act clarifies how new residential aged care homes will be assessed for compliance. This includes improved standards for accessibility and safety; resident autonomy; workplace design; and integration with home care services.

For more information on how the new Aged Care Act will affect the creation of new homes contact the KPA team on 08 9367 6866 or admin(at)kpa-architects.com. The changes take effect from 1 July 2025.

November 14, 2024 In News

SDA Housing Pipeline – Supply Data

It looks like the specialist housing sector is leading the way in delivering genuine dwelling diversity, based on recent supply data for new disability accommodation. According to the NDIS quarterly report for the year to September, 60% of new SDA in the pipeline for Western Australia are detached houses, and the remainder is a variety of villas and apartments. It is also good to see WA’s share of planned new SDA dwellings has finally risen in line with its population. There are 755 SDA dwellings currently in the development pipeline in WA, which is 11% of the national supply pipeline. However there remains a significant shortfall in overall supply of SDA in WA.

More details about the NDIS report are available here.