NDIS HPS SDA Housing in Old Beach, Tasmania
Care Assure provides newly built High Physical Support Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in Old Beach, Tasmania. Our Old Beach HPS SDA homes offer 24-hour support.
NDIS Housing in Old Beach, Tasmania
Care Assure provides newly built High Physical Support (HPS) Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in Old Beach, a peaceful riverside suburb on the eastern shore of the Derwent River, approximately 25 km north-east of Hobart's CBD. Our purpose-built homes on Wattlebird Way are designed to support participants with high physical support needs, offering accessible living spaces, modern assistive features, and a safe, comfortable environment that promotes greater independence.
Located within the Brighton Local Government Area (LGA), our Old Beach SDA homes provide a convenient housing solution for NDIS participants across the mid-Derwent corridor. Participants can access specialist disability accommodation close to family, local services, healthcare, and community amenities without needing to relocate to inner Hobart, allowing them to remain connected to the lifestyle and support networks that matter most.
NDIS Housing Options in Old Beach
Care Assure provides specialist NDIS housing options in Old Beach for participants requiring accessible accommodation and ongoing daily support. Our experienced team can help you understand your funding, explore available homes, and choose the housing option that best meets your needs.
High Physical Support SDA
Old Beach HPS SDA homes on Wattlebird Way feature accessible designs, OOA rooms, and 24-hour support readiness.
Supported Independent Living
Daily SIL supports are delivered within Old Beach SDA homes, providing coordinated housing and personalised care services.
Short Term Accommodation
Temporary respite stays are available across Care Assure's Tasmania properties with accommodation, meals, and daily support.
Medium Term Accommodation
Transitional accommodation supports participants waiting for permanent Old Beach SDA housing with safe temporary living.
Comfortable Homes With a Distinctive Setting in Old Beach
Care Assure's Old Beach HPS SDA homes on Wattlebird Way are built to High Physical Support SDA design standards, purpose-designed from the ground up, not converted from older housing stock. The properties sit in Old Beach's residential community, surrounded by the Meehan Range's green, mountainous terrain, with access to the Derwent River's eastern shore along the suburb's boundary.
Key features of the Old Beach HPS SDA homes:
- Newly built to HPS standard: Built to current NDIA High Physical Support SDA design specifications. Ceiling hoist infrastructure, backup power for life-sustaining equipment, automated doors and windows, and full wheelchair access throughout.
- Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA) room: Dedicated room for active overnight support staff ensuring 24-hour care without compromising participant privacy in their own living space.
- Open-plan living to outdoor space: Open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area flows into a private outdoor area designed for participants to access the outdoor environment independently or with support. The natural setting of Old Beach makes this outdoor connection particularly valuable.
- High energy efficiency: High energy efficiency rating practical for the Derwent Valley's cooler climate and important for managing household running costs for participants living on a Reasonable Rent Contribution.
- Eastern Derwent River location: Wattlebird Way sits in Old Beach's residential community with the Derwent River forming the suburb's western boundary. River access and the natural bush setting of the Meehan Range provide an environment meaningfully different from inner Hobart suburbs.
High Physical Support SDA in Old Beach: What the HPS Design Provides
High Physical Support SDA is the most specialist design category in the NDIS framework, built for participants who require 24-hour care and complex assistive technology that must be integrated into the home's physical structure. Care Assure's Old Beach properties are built to this standard from the ground up.
HPS SDA features at Wattlebird Way, Old Beach include:
- Ceiling hoist infrastructure: Hoist tracks in bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas for safe transfers without manual handling risk, essential for participants with high-level spinal cord injury, progressive neurological conditions, or ABI requiring a ceiling hoist for all transfers.
- Backup power supply: Emergency power for life-sustaining equipment, ventilators, feeding pumps, and powered suction devices. Participants who depend on powered medical equipment cannot safely live in a home without reliable backup power.
- Full wheelchair access: Wide corridors to a minimum of 1100mm, turning circles of 2500mm in all rooms, level entry, and accessible bathrooms with adult-sized equipment designed for independent power wheelchair navigation throughout.
- Automated environmental controls: Automated doors and motorised windows operable by switch, voice, or remote, enabling participants with limited upper limb function to control their own environment independently.
- OOA room for active overnight staff: Separate overnight accommodation for support staff providing active overnight support, the highest level of overnight care under the NDIS SIL framework.
Our NDIS Approved Homes in Old Beach, Tasmania
Old Beach has a small number of HPS SDA providers. Here is why participants and support coordinators choose Care Assure and what makes our eastern shore properties stand out clinically and practically.
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A Dedicated Clinical Team in Old Beach
Care Assure's Old Beach team provides 24-hour High Physical Support care across both Wattlebird Way properties under registered nurse oversight. A registered nurse writes and reviews each resident's care plan, and support workers are trained in the specific clinical and physical needs of each Old Beach resident before they commence.
Our Old Beach support workers are trained in:
- Ceiling hoist operation and safe transfer techniques for complex physical presentations
- Management of life-sustaining equipment, including ventilators and powered feeding systems
- Medication administration for medically complex HPS participants
- Personal care for participants with significant physical impairment
- Community access transport to Bridgewater services, Brighton shopping, and Hobart's city services
- Activity support river and nature access, Baskerville area recreation, Bridgewater community activities
Old Beach and the Derwent River - The Eastern Shore Community
Old Beach is one of the Derwent River's eastern shore communities between Bridgewater (north) and Rokeby (south). The suburb has a distinctly residential character 97% of residents live in separate houses, reflecting the family-oriented, semi-rural nature of the community. The Meehan Range rises to the east, and the Derwent River forms the western boundary, giving residents views across the river to Gagebrook, Granton, and Claremont on the western shore.
East Derwent Highway Access
The East Derwent Highway connects Old Beach with Hobart, Rokeby, Bridgewater, and Brighton, making everyday travel simple and convenient.
Brighton and Bridgewater Services
Nearby Brighton and Bridgewater provide supermarkets, healthcare, shopping centres, community services, and essential amenities for daily living.
Metro Tasmania Bus Services
Metro Tasmania bus services connect Old Beach with Hobart and surrounding suburbs, supporting independent community access and travel.
Derwent River Frontage
Old Beach's scenic Derwent River frontage offers peaceful water views, accessible outdoor spaces, and a relaxed lifestyle for participants and families.
Green Mountainous Terrain
Surrounded by the Meehan Range, Old Beach provides a quiet natural setting with bushland views and a calm environment for everyday living.
Brighton Transport Hub Proximity
Close to Southern Tasmania's major transport hub, Old Beach provides convenient access to regional services, appointments, and community destinations.
Your Journey Into Old Beach HPS SDA Housing
Confirm your NDIS plan includes High Physical Support SDA funding and verify your approved category with your coordinator.
Call (08) 7071 9276 to discuss your equipment needs, preferred move-in timeline, and the current Old Beach vacancy.
Visit the Old Beach home with your family and OT to assess accessibility, ceiling hoists, and the property's suitability.
Our registered nurse reviews your care plan, prepares the home, and coordinates a smooth transition into your new residence.
What NDIS Participants Say About Care Assure
Care Assure’s Supported Independent Living program has given me a newfound sense of independence. Their team is so supportive and accommodating, ensuring my needs are met every step of the way. I finally feel empowered to lead my life on my terms!
Why Choose Care Assure for HPS SDA in Old Beach
Old Beach has a small number of HPS SDA providers. Here is why participants and support coordinators choose Care Assure and what makes our eastern shore properties stand out clinically and practically.
- Newly built HPS SDA on Wattlebird Way: Purpose-built to current NDIA HPS SDA design standards. Not a modified or converted older property.
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- Two Old Beach properties: Two confirmed HPS SDA properties in Old Beach, increasing the likelihood of a vacancy match for the right participant at the right time.
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- OOA room for active overnight support: Both properties have dedicated Onsite Overnight Assistance accommodation supporting the highest level of overnight care for participants with complex physical needs.
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- Registered nurse clinical oversight: A registered nurse writes and monitors every Old Beach resident's care plan. This clinical standard is not universal among Old Beach and eastern shore SDA providers.
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- One provider for SDA and SIL: Care Assure provides both the HPS SDA property and the SIL support workers, one coordinated provider managing housing and daily care.
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- Eastern shore network: Alongside Old Beach, Care Assure operates on the eastern shore in Rokeby. If Old Beach does not have an available vacancy, Rokeby is the next nearest eastern shore option with the same provider.
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- NDIS and NIISQ registered: Fully compliant with the 1 July 2026 mandatory SIL registration requirement.
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- Award-winning TAS provider since 2019: Champion Awards 2025 Winner, Citizen of the Year 2025. Care Assure has been supporting TAS participants since 2019.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What NDIS housing does Care Assure provide in Old Beach?
Care Assure provides two newly built High Physical Support SDA homes in Old Beach, TAS, on Wattlebird Way and a second Old Beach HPS SDA property. Both have OOA rooms for active overnight support, ceiling hoists, backup power for life-sustaining equipment, open-plan living connecting to outdoor space, and 24-hour support. Contact our team for the current vacancy status and specific property addresses.
- Where is Old Beach, and how far is it from Hobart?
Old Beach is on the eastern shore of the Derwent River in the Brighton local government area, approximately 25km north-east of Hobart's CBD. It is accessible via the East Derwent Highway south to the Tasman Bridge and into Hobart. Brighton and Bridgewater (major services hub) are approximately 10km north. Old Beach is in Tasmania's fastest-growing council area, surrounded by the Meehan Range and with the Derwent River forming its western boundary.
- Does the Wattlebird Way property have ceiling hoists?
Yes. Care Assure's Wattlebird Way Old Beach property is a High Physical Support SDA home with ceiling hoist infrastructure in bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas. Contact Care Assure to discuss the specific hoist system, track configuration, and compatibility with your current or planned ceiling hoist equipment and harness.
- Why are there two Care Assure properties in Old Beach?
Care Assure has two separately listed HPS SDA properties in Old Beach, TAS, Wattlebird Way and a second property. Both are independent homes with separate tenancy arrangements and care plans, both managed by the same Care Assure clinical team with registered nurse oversight. Having two Old Beach properties increases the likelihood of a vacancy match for eligible participants at any given time.
- Who is a good fit for the Old Beach HPS SDA homes?
Old Beach HPS SDA is suited to participants with high-level spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury requiring 24-hour physical support, progressive neurological conditions (MND, MS) with high care needs, and anyone whose functional impairment requires purpose-built HPS housing infrastructure. The newly built properties with OOA rooms also suit participants who require active overnight support the highest level of overnight care, funded under the NDIS SIL framework.
- Are there other NDIS SDA providers in Old Beach?
Yes. Disability Forever Homes has SDA listed at Shelduck Drive, Old Beach, TAS. Old Beach has a small but real local SDA market. Care Assure differentiates through the newly built HPS specification of our Wattlebird Way properties, registered nurse oversight of care plans, two property options, and integrated SDA and SIL from the same provider. Participants should contact multiple providers to compare current availability and suitability.
- What is the 2026 NDIS SIL registration requirement?
From 1 July 2026, all SIL providers in Tasmania, including those in Old Beach, must be NDIS registered with the Quality and Safeguards Commission. Unregistered SIL providers cannot receive NDIS funding after this date. Care Assure is fully NDIS and NIISQ registered. If your current Old Beach or Brighton area SIL provider is not registered, contact our team to discuss a transition.
- Does Care Assure have an eastern shore option if Old Beach is unavailable?
Yes. Care Assure's Rokeby SDA property on the eastern shore, approximately 15km south of Old Beach, also provides Robust and High Physical Support SDA. If Old Beach does not have a vacancy that suits your timing and support needs, Rokeby is the next nearest Care Assure eastern shore alternative. Contact our team to discuss both options and our current vacancy position at each location.
- How do I book a property visit at the Old Beach HPS SDA homes?
Call (08) 7071 9276 Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm, or contact us through this page. Tell us you are interested in the Old Beach properties and share your SDA design category (HPS), equipment requirements (particularly ceiling hoist type), and your preferred timeline. We arrange visits for participants, families, support coordinators, and allied health professionals.
