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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 169 - Due Diligence: Our 'To Do List' for SDA Projects
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In this episode, Josh and Minh sit down together to chat about the due diligence that is done every day in assessing SDA projects & locations etc to fulfil our preparation to present to our investors. Past podcast episodes talk so often about data research, but our team hasn't really spoken too much about 'product assessment' per se. In this episode, Josh helps our listeners better understand the mechanics behind our "DD" to workout exactly that.
The guys use a live example of an upcoming new release:
Chum St, Golden Square, Bendigo, VICTORIA
Our team as a whole, are working with a developer to help bring to market 5 HPS townhouse villas, which are designed as OOA + 2 participants (3B/3B/1C). The discussion centres around what needs to be put together in the background in order to ensure that we as a team, are satisfied with the demand in any particular area. In addition, the design, the builder, and the end product which are meant for long term tenancy for SDA residents, needs to be assessed carefully too. while also giving SIL Provider (not selected yet) the opportunity to run their business in an efficient and profitable manner by having 5 dwellings side by side to manage.
This sit down chat isn't a in depth discussion about the development itself, but more so about what we as a small team of SDA professionals, need to gather and check over first. We do go off on a tangent a little about other matters (apologies) but it just shows how passionate that we are as a business, to ensure that we are always transparent and focused on delivering a positive outcome for the community.
Our "Due Diligence To Do List"
- Location
- Demand
- Pipeline Products in Area
- Floor Plans
- Inclusions
- Pricing
- Access Architect
- SDA Assessor
- SDA Provider
- SIL Provider
- Builder Background Check
- Listing Agreement
- DA / BA with Council
- Renders
- Contracts
- Deposit(s) payable
- Information Memorandum (IM)
- Podcast Interview w/ Developer
- Inspecting other builds of proposed builder
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GOALS:
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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CONTACT:
Please feel free to call us at 1300254397 to talk to one of our friendly staff, otherwise, just pop on over to our website to find out more info on www.ndispropertyaustralia.com.au
DISCLAIMER:
Information contained in this podcast is general in nature only. It does not take into account 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 and professional advice for your personal circumstances.
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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