Cathy, David and Alissa Kelly, Jeff McCarthy, Margaret Beazley and Leanne Fretten at the official opening. Picture supplied

Cathy and David Kelly believe a new Sylvanvale housing project at Illawong is a case of "the NDIS getting it right".

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Their daughter Alissa is among residents of the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) home, which was officially opened by NSW Governor and Sylvanvale Patron Margaret Beazley on June 5.

The $7.8 million development of four homes will accommodate eight people eligible for SDA funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Alissa, who was born with Global Development Delay, is wheelchair bound, non- verbal and is fed through a tube. She requires 24-hour care.

Margaret Beazley and Sylvanvale chairman Jeff McCarthy unveil the plaque. Picture supplied

"This is an amazing place for someone like Alissa, and Sylvanvale are incredible with the care they give," Cathy Kelly said.

"This is NDIS getting it right. When you see such an amazing property and what it will do for somebody who can't do much for themselves, it's exactly what the NDIS was set up to do.

"Alissa will enjoy having housemates. She is quite a social person, even though she can't initiate a lot.

"We have been involved with Sylvanvale since Alissa was 18-months-old. Their care for her has exceeded all expectations."

Alissa lived with her family for nearly 30 years before Sylvanvale and another provider arranged an apartment in Jannali, with 24-hour support, 12 months ago.

Sutherland Shire mayor Jack Boyd, Leanne Fretten, Margaret Beazley and Jeff McCarthy. Picture supplied

Ms Kelly said Alissa "loved" the move and was just as excited about the new, specially designed three-bedroom home at Illawong, which is close to their family home.

Sylvanvale chief executive Leanne Fretten said this was the organisation's second SDA build, and the 43rd in its portfolio of Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes, designed to empower people with disability to live the life they choose.

Ms Fretten said, with SIL support, residents received assistance with personal care, healthcare and daily living activities to promote greater independence.

"These homes were designed in close collaboration with the people we support so they can live with greater independence, comfort, and confidence," she said.

"By creating homes that adapt to each person's needs and help them stay connected to the people and places around them, we can help strengthen the fabric of the Illawong community through greater inclusion and participation by people living with disability."

Governor Beazley said Sylvanvale "has continued to develop a model which is modern, relevant, and simply making life normal for each of the people they support. These beautiful homes will enable people with a disability to live well."