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.
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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 167 - SE QLD ... We're Back Baby!!!
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Happy Friday everyone! In this episode, Minh, Debbie and Elizabeth, our Melbourne-based consultant, who has flown up to Brisbane for a few days to meet with various builders and stakeholders, sits with us to discuss what's happening in the SDA market in South East QLD.
A lot has changed since the new SDA prices were released in July, giving the market throughout Australia a major boost in terms of financial viability to develop better Specialist Disability Accommodation in areas that have been under-serviced or inadequately serviced.
For the last year or so, we have been talking about many parts of South East QLD being oversupplied with SDA, or at least oversupplied with certain types of SDA builds. Additionally, as the industry has matured, the right and wrong types of SDA builds and construction have really become evident. Many of the original SDA builds were built to barely meet the SDA design standards, with no consideration for building above and beyond to meet Participants' and Providers' needs and requirements. This is becoming clear when looking at tenancy levels in a lot of properties that are built to house 2 or 3 or more participants, but have just one tenant, or the data from areas that have a high percentage of Participants who are living in SDAs but are looking to move.
The discussion focuses on how the design and quality of the builds and builders' understanding of the market is paramount in developing high-quality and future-proofed SDAs that will last the test of time. Minh, Debbie and Elizabeth also talk about how it is vital to understand the entire investment opportunity from a focused research perspective and a Participant-centric angle.
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Our goal is 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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Information contained in this podcast is general in nature only. It does not consider the objectives, financial situation, or needs of any particular person. You need to consider your financial situation and needs before making any decisions based on this information and should seek independent advice.
NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA:
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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