Empowered Liveability

What Empowered Liveability does

Empowered Liveability is a privately held Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) provider founded in 2017 and headquartered in Keilor Park, Victoria, Australia. The company designs, develops, and manages purpose-built accessible housing for NDIS participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs, with operating properties in Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia. Its portfolio spans the four NDIS SDA design categories — High Physical Support (HPS), Fully Accessible, Improved Liveability, and Robust — with each home featuring wheelchair-accessible layouts, wide doorways exceeding 950mm, step-free access, reinforced walls for ceiling hoists, emergency power backup, fire sprinklers, private ensuites, and an exclusive Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA) room for support workers.

The company's revenue model is built around recurring NDIS SDA funding payments on behalf of eligible participants, who contribute a Reasonable Rental Contribution of 25% of the Disability Support Pension plus 100% of Commonwealth Rent Assistance. A secondary revenue stream comes from partnering with property investors to develop and register new SDA homes, providing the company with development fees and an expanded housing portfolio. Pricing is not directly set by Empowered Liveability because SDA payments are administered through the NDIS framework. The company does not deliver in-home support services itself; instead, it works with over 15 Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Direct Service Providers, Housing Hub Melbourne, and NDIS Support Coordinators to coordinate tenant matching, onboarding, and ongoing tenancy management.

Empowered Liveability is led by Managing Director Nicole Doherty, who brings more than 20 years of disability and community services experience. The company operates with a small team (1-10 employees) and combines property development, disability sector expertise, and lived disability experience. Distribution is primarily consultative and relationship-driven, supported by an educational content strategy (a multi-part "SDA Journey" blog series), podcast appearances (Disability Housing Solutions, Bond University), and industry conference participation to drive inbound referrals from Support Coordinators, SIL providers, and NDIS participants and families seeking both lease and ownership pathways into SDA housing.

Name

Empowered Liveability

Legal name

Empowered Liveability

Website

https://empoweredliveability.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Empowered Liveability is a private Australian Specialist Disability Accommodation provider designing, building, and managing purpose-built NDIS-funded accessible homes for participants with high physical support needs across Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Disability Accommodation

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI), Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Specialist disability accommodation
• NDIS SDA provider
• Accessible housing design
• Disability housing services
• High physical support homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Keilor

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. NDIS SDA Funding - Specialist Disability Accommodation Payments: Empowered Liveability generates revenue through NDIS-funded SDA payments. SDA funding covers the housing itself (not support services), with NDIS paying a monthly accommodation payment to registered SDA providers on behalf of eligible participants. Disability Housing under the NDIS charges a Reasonable Rental Contribution of 25% of the DSP (Disability Support Pension) plus 100% of the Commonwealth Rent Assistance payment from the participant.
2. SDA Property Development for Investors: The company also partners with investors to develop SDA properties, generating revenue through the development and registration of SDA homes with NDIS.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Empowered Liveability designs, develops, and manages a portfolio of NDIS-funded Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes for participants with extreme functional impairment and high physical support needs. Each property is purpose-built to one of four NDIS design categories — High Physical Support, Fully Accessible, Improved Liveability, and Robust — and includes wheelchair accessibility, private ensuites, emergency power backup, and a dedicated Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA) room. The company also partners with property investors to develop new SDA homes and works with a network of 15+ Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Direct Service Providers to coordinate tenant matching and ongoing tenancy management.

Product overview

Empowered Liveability is a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) provider offering a portfolio of purpose-built disability housing solutions across Australia. The company provides complete SDA housing under the NDIS framework, including High Physical Support (HPS), Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, and Robust design categories. Their properties range from individual homes (SHORING HPS, EMBLETON HPS, MULLINS HPS, WATERCOURSE HPS, LANDRIDGE HPS) to multi-unit developments (AYR resort-style development) and Improved Liveability options (ELEGANTE IL, ERVINE). Each property features accessible design elements such as wheelchair-accessible layouts, emergency power backup, wide doorways, and private ensuites. The company does not provide direct support services but works with Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers to coordinate comprehensive care for tenants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SHORING HPS – Diggers Rest, Vic

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the first companies to provide complete disability housing solutions compliant with NDIS Housing regulations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Housing Hub MelbournecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Housing Hub Melbourne works with residents within Empowered Liveability's SDA homes to find the right Supported Independent Living (SIL), Individualised Living Options (ILO), or Direct Support Providers tailored to their needs. This is a core operational partnership essential to delivering tenant matching services.
• Over 15 SIL and Direct Service ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmpowered Liveability works with a growing number of Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers across their SDA homes in Australia. All SIL providers undergo a rigorous screening process to ensure tenants receive high quality and safe supports. These partnerships are critical for tenant matching and delivery of support services.
• 10 Properties in 10 YearscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner10 Properties in 10 Years provided property strategy, finance sourcing, land acquisition, and build management for Empowered Liveability's initial SDA property developments. This partnership was instrumental in launching the company's first SDA housing projects, combining property development expertise with disability sector knowledge.
• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)coreOthersEmpowered Liveability is a registered NDIS SDA provider (Provider Number 4050035982) operating under the NDIS regulatory framework. SDA funding flows from NDIS to the provider on behalf of eligible participants.
• Disability Housing Solutions (Podcast)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmpowered Liveability team members Goro Gupta and Nicole Doherty were featured as guests on the Disability Housing Solutions podcast (The DHS Difference, Episodes 27 and 28), discussing SDA trends, ownership, and collaboration in the disability housing sector.
• Bond UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerManaging Director Nicole Doherty appeared as a guest on Bond University's podcast hosted by Dr Johari Hussein Nassor Amar PhD, discussing inclusive housing in Australia's traditional housing system, positioning Empowered Liveability as a thought leader in the sector.
• One Community (Australian Disability Service Conference)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmpowered Liveability attended and participated in the One Community Australian Disability Service Conference and Awards on the Gold Coast, engaging with the broader disability services sector.
• NDIS Support CoordinatorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupport Coordinators play a critical role in connecting NDIS participants with Empowered Liveability's SDA housing. The company works collaboratively with Support Coordinators throughout the participant journey from initial enquiry through tenancy setup and ongoing reviews.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BlueCHP: BlueCHP is a specialist community housing provider with a dedicated SDA portfolio delivering NDIS-funded homes for participants with high physical support needs. Comparable in providing tenant matching, SIL coordination, and purpose-built disability housing across geographies.
• Multicap: Multicap is a Queensland-based disability services provider that operates SDA housing under NDIS for people with high physical support needs. Comparable given its combination of disability services, SDA home delivery, and SIL coordination across multiple categories.
• Mission Australia Housing: Mission Australia Housing is a national community housing arm delivering SDA and social housing, including NDIS-funded disability homes. Comparable given its focus on vulnerable populations, NDIS registration, and purpose-built housing delivery.
• Summer Housing: Summer Housing is an Australian SDA provider focused on building and managing purpose-built homes for people with high physical support needs under the NDIS. Operates a similar model of designing, developing, and managing disability-specific housing with similar tenant matching and SIL coordination.
• Compass Housing: Compass Housing is an Australian community housing provider that has grown a significant SDA portfolio under NDIS, designing and managing homes across multiple SDA design categories. Comparable in NDIS registration, multi-category design, and tenant matching focus.
• Home In Place: Home In Place (formerly Hume Community Housing) is a Tier 1 community housing provider that has expanded into SDA, developing and managing purpose-built NDIS homes across multiple states. Directly comparable given multi-state SDA development and tenancy coordination model.

Broad incumbents

• Life Without Barriers: Life Without Barriers is a major national NDIS provider offering supported independent living and disability housing services. Comparable given its NDIS service delivery and SIL provision, though it operates as a broad incumbent across the full disability services landscape.
• Yooralla: Yooralla is one of Victoria's largest disability service providers, operating SDA homes and a broad portfolio of disability supports. Comparable given its Victoria-based NDIS SDA presence, though it spans a wider service portfolio beyond housing alone.
• Aruma: Aruma (formerly House with No Steps and Northcott) is one of Australia's largest disability service providers, with SDA housing offerings under NDIS. Comparable in the SDA segment but operates as a broad incumbent across many disability services beyond housing.
• Community Housing Limited (CHL): CHL is one of Australia's largest community housing providers delivering SDA and affordable housing across multiple states. Comparable given its NDIS SDA development pipeline, but operates at a much larger scale as an incumbent housing organisation.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/empoweredliveability
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empoweredliveability

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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