Squeaky Wheel Respite

About Squeaky Wheel Respite

Squeaky Wheel Respite is an NDIS-registered provider based in Port Lincoln, South Australia, serving participants across Port Lincoln. They offer 2 types of support including sda and support worker.

Services Squeaky Wheel Respite provides

• SDA
• Support worker

NDIS Commission register record

Published by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, as at 2 August 2026.

Approved to deliver

• Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement
• Participation in community, social and civic activities
• Development of daily living and life skills
• Supported independent living
• Group and centre-based activities
• Assistance with daily personal activities

The Commission holds this registration under The Trustee for ALSOBR Trust. Search the register by ABN rather than business name — trading names and registered entity names often differ.

Approval covers the support types listed above. It is not a statement that Squeaky Wheel Respite currently offers all of them, or has availability. How we check listings.

Source: NDIS Commission provider register, snapshot 2 August 2026.

Before you sign anything, read choosing your first NDIS provider — rates and loadings, cancellation terms, staff continuity and how to end a service agreement.

Understanding sda under the NDIS

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is purpose-built or modified housing for NDIS participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. SDA funding is separate from Supported Independent Living (SIL) — SDA covers the building itself, while SIL covers the support workers who assist you in the home.

SDA properties fall into four design categories based on the level of accessibility. Improved Liveability homes have enhanced physical accessibility and livability features suitable for people with sensory, intellectual, or cognitive disabilities. Fully Accessible homes meet higher physical access standards including wider doorways, accessible bathrooms, and open-plan layouts. High Physical Support homes include all Fully Accessible features plus structural provision for ceiling hoists, assistive technology, and emergency power. Robust homes are built to withstand high-impact use and are designed for participants whose behaviour of concern may cause damage to standard housing.

SDA eligibility is assessed by the NDIA based on your functional capacity and support needs. Not all NDIS participants qualify — it’s estimated that around six percent of participants receive SDA funding. To apply, you’ll need supporting evidence from your allied health team, particularly occupational therapists, demonstrating that your current housing is unsuitable and that SDA would better support your independence and safety.

SDA funding is paid directly to the property owner as a regular payment, calculated based on the design category, building type (apartment, villa, group home, or house), and location. You pay a reasonable rent contribution from your personal income, typically up to 25 percent of the Disability Support Pension plus Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

When evaluating SDA options, consider the location relative to your existing supports, the design category’s suitability for your needs, shared versus sole-occupancy arrangements, and the SDA provider’s track record with maintenance and tenant relations.

NDIS supports in Port Lincoln

The Port Lincoln service district covers 13+ suburbs and hosts 97+ registered NDIS providers. Participants in this area typically access services in their local community, though many providers including Squeaky Wheel Respite travel to clients at home. Travel charges under the NDIS are capped and must be agreed in your service agreement before work begins.

Most participants in Port Lincoln access a mix of services — commonly sda, physiotherapy and psychology. Whether you’re looking for ongoing support or need a specific assessment, comparing providers in your area is the best way to find the right fit for your goals and circumstances.

Quick info

Is this your business?

Claim this listing to update your details and connect with participants.

Other providers in Port Lincoln

Have you used this provider?

Help other NDIS participants. Reviews are published with your first name and relationship; your email is kept private and only used for verification.