Malvern is a prestigious eastern suburb featuring Glenferrie Road shopping, excellent schools, and beautiful tree-lined streets. With Malvern Station and strong community, it offers premium family living in Melbourne's leafy east.
Malvern offers excellent access to healthcare facilities including Orthodontist and Calvary Kooyong Bethlehem Hospital, 5 registered NDIS service providers offering support coordination, therapy services, and daily living assistance. These local disability services help NDIS participants access the support they need close to home.
Located in the 3144 postcode area, Malvern is well-positioned for accessibility and connectivity throughout the Victoria region, with many amenities within accessible distance for wheelchair users and people with mobility aids.
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Malvern is an excellent choice for NDIS participants seeking wheelchair accessible homes and specialist disability accommodation in Victoria.
Healthcare access is essential for independent living, and Malvern delivers with Orthodontist just 1.2km away. Residents benefit from convenient access to emergency services, allied health professionals, and specialist disability healthcare providers.
The area is well-serviced by 5 registered NDIS providers offering support coordination, therapy services, and daily living assistance. This strong local support network helps SDA residents maintain their independence and achieve their NDIS goals without travelling far from home.
Malvern features excellent public transport accessibility, with wheelchair accessible buses and trains connecting residents to employment, education, healthcare, and community activities across Victoria. This connectivity supports independent living and community participation for people with disability.
Prestigious family suburb with shopping and schools. The suburb's inclusive community environment supports NDIS participants in building meaningful connections and participating in local activities.
Malvern offers wheelchair accessible public transport rated as excellent for accessibility, essential for NDIS participants and residents using mobility aids. Nearby train stations feature accessible platforms, ramps, and tactile indicators for vision-impaired passengers.
Accessible bus routes servicing Malvern include: Route 72, 623, 624. These low-floor buses accommodate wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and prams with designated spaces and ramps.
Healthcare facilities near Malvern include Orthodontist (1.2km), providing NDIS participants with convenient access to emergency services, allied health professionals, and specialist disability healthcare. Many local medical centres offer bulk billing and have experience supporting people with disability.
All SDA properties in Malvern are designed with full wheelchair accessibility as a core requirement, meeting NDIS Design Standards for step-free access, wide doorways (minimum 850mm), accessible bathrooms with grab rails, and assistive technology integration. Properties are located with consideration for proximity to accessible transport, healthcare, and community amenities.
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Malvern is a prestigious eastern suburb featuring Glenferrie Road shopping, excellent schools, and beautiful tree-lined streets. With Malvern Station and strong community, it offers premium family living in Melbourne's leafy east.
Our SDA properties in Malvern are strategically located near disability support services, wheelchair accessible public transport, and inclusive community facilities.
Prestigious family suburb with shopping and schools
Disability Support Services
Suite 1421/1 Queens Rd, Melbourne
Respite
Level-8/276 Flinders St, Melbourne
Disability Support Services
19/180 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Disability Support Services
Suite 13/520/528 Victoria St, North Melbourne
Malvern Station accessible on multiple lines. Route 72 tram nearby. Multiple bus routes serve the area.
SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) is NDIS funding for accessible housing with design features. SIL (Supported Independent Living) is funding for daily support services and carers. You can have both - SDA covers your home, SIL covers the support staff helping you live there. Our SDA homes in Malvern can accommodate various SIL arrangements.
SDA approval typically takes 2-6 months. The process includes: getting an Occupational Therapist assessment, submitting an SDA funding request through your Support Coordinator, NDIA review of your extreme functional impairment, and plan amendment or review. We can help connect you with Support Coordinators experienced with SDA applications.
SDA houses are standalone disability accommodation properties offering maximum privacy, spacious living areas, and private outdoor spaces. Ideal for participants who prefer independent living with full accessibility features.
High Physical Support SDA includes comprehensive accessibility features such as ceiling hoists, automated doors, backup power, and assistive technology. Designed for participants with significant physical impairment requiring 24/7 support.
Our local team understands the Malvern area and can help you find the perfect SDA accommodation that meets your specific needs and lifestyle preferences.
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