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THE SDA HOUSING PODCAST
The SDA Housing Podcast is a leading voice in the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) sector, delivering in-depth discussions, expert insights, and the latest updates related to housing solutions for people with disabilities. Through interviews with industry leaders, advocates, and lived-experience voices, we explore policy developments, innovative best practices, and real-world stories shaping the future of disability housing.
Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on emerging trends, sector challenges, and inspiring success stories, making this podcast an essential resource for investors, providers, advocates, and anyone passionate about inclusive housing.
Debbie – General Manager, NDIS Property Australia:
With over 20 years of expertise in tourism, finance, and property, Debbie has played a pivotal role in transforming NDIS Property Australia from a two-person team to a 22-member powerhouse. Her leadership drives the successful marketing, sales, and development of SDA properties nationwide, working closely with builders, designers, lenders, and support providers to ensure high-quality, compliant housing solutions.
Minh – Founder, NDIS Property Australia:
A visionary in the SDA space, Minh is dedicated to accelerating the delivery of purpose-built disability housing across Australia. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, investors, and NDIS participants, he champions choice, control, and dignity for people with disabilities, ensuring they have access to homes that truly meet their needs.
Together, Debbie and Minh are committed to ethical, sustainable, and impactful solutions in the SDA sector, bridging gaps and driving meaningful change.
Engaging with the SDA Community:
Each week, we feature guest speakers from across the sector, sharing their expertise, experiences, and contributions to social impact in SDA. From innovative housing designs to policy advocacy, our conversations highlight how we can collectively improve living options for NDIS participants.
As the SDA landscape evolves, we invite you—our listeners—to join us on the journey. Whether you're an investor, provider, advocate, builder, developer, parents of participants, or simply passionate about inclusive housing, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to make a difference in the lives of People with Disabilities (PWDs).
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THE SDA HOUSING PODCAST
EPISODE 150 - BLUEWING CARE: Empowering individuals & families to live their best lives
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In this episode, Debbie talks to a Cassie Ross, who represents a fantastic organisation called Bluewing Care, a SIL Provider which is dedicated to providing disability support services to NDIS participants across NSW and QLD. Cassie is the Business Development Manager for Bluewing, and she has so much knowledge in this NDIS space. She explains much about Bluewing's business model, hence why she was chosen to join Debbie on this episode to tell our listeners about all the wonderful things their team are doing.
From its humble beginnings in Sydney 5 years ago starting in Support Coordination, by the founder Zoe Norton, the business has now grown quickly to 500 staff, facilitating care to approximately 1300 participants across NSW and QLD. Bluewing has 2 offices in total, with one being in Beenleigh, Brisbane QLD, and the second office in Campbelltown, Sydney NSW.
The topics discussed between our 2 lovely speakers are:
- How the founder, Zoe Norton, has previously worked for the Agency, and with this experience, is now has looking at ways to provide services holistically for Participants and their families.
- The 5 SIL + 5 SDA properties operated by Bluewing
- 3 of these 5 SIL properties are owned by Bluewing
- The Bluewing SDA portfolio of Participant ratio is 50:50 for Robust vs FA/HPS
- The wide range of supports provided, covering care ratios of 2:1 to 1:3 (carer to participant ratio)
- The SIL, MTA, SDA, & STA housing importance
- Respite Services, being tailored for Participants.
- Head Leases on SIL properties
- Supports - “How can Bluewing do that in the best way possible”
- “Are they a match for a co-tenant” - personality, support network, stakeholders (these are important matters)
- Funding Applications - Bluewing also does this to help Participants
- Challenges as a SIL provider when working with one resident dwellings to three resident dwellings
- Respite Accomodation (STA)
- SDA importance in the NDIS
- Improved Liveability, Robust, and HPS
- Challenges in SIL support provision
- Funding for SDA, plus funding for support levels
- Hospital Transitions (MTA & SIL funding, prior to get into SDA)
- Long term sustainable housing options are very important
- Tenancy Matching & Supports Matching - this always being a challenge
To learn more, or to get in contact with Bluewing, please follow the link: https://bluewing.care
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It is our goal to see Participants with high-needs disabilities being appropriately housed in accommodation that is right for them. Purpose built homes promote opportunities for social and economic participation, enhance self-determination, and create conditions for Participants to lead vibrant, safe, and independent lives.
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Our team conducts thorough research on Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and provides appropriate technical advice through premium and strategy-based solutions. We also use complex feasibility calculation spreadsheets to help investors understand the expected annual income of an SDA dwelling, the timeline stages of construction of their property, as well as revealing the hidden costs. By staying up-to-date with the latest SDA data and pricing payments information, we help clients make better-informed decisions and achieve their investment goals.
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