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Special needs

We understand that Families With Special Needs (FWSN) require different forms of support at different times. These requirements are taken into careful consideration when finding you a housing solution. To facilitate the process send DHA your 'special needs recognition' letter, or a copy of the 'assessment of assistance on posting' letter.

Families who have special needs requirements are able to view, but not lockdown properties on HomeFind.

HomeFind shows all properties available within your entitlement.

If the property you are offered needs modifications, DHA will negotiate with the Head of Defence Corporate Support (HDCS) to approve the modifications. DHA will need your written acceptance of the property and the modifications before work starts.

To assist you to locate your housing solution, DHA provides:

• a house hunting trip;
• a DHA case manager;
• house accessibility i.e. ramps, lighting, size of or automatic door entry;
• room sizes or amenities to accommodate large families;
• houses in close proximity to education facilities (for special / advanced education needs);
• houses in close proximity to health care or respite facilities (for special health care needs); and
• consideration of environmental factors (heating, cooling or lighting).