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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).
Share Your Story:
Have an SDA journey you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you!
📞 Call us: 1300 254 397
📧 Email us: podcast@ndis.property
🌐 Visit us: www.ndis.property
Join the conversation and help shape a more inclusive future in disability housing.
Episodes
347 episodes
EPISODE 274 - Investing 101, Interest Rates, & some SDA.
In this episode, Minh sits down with Rob to talk about a few generic topics which will impact SDA property investing, by relating it back to the fundamentals of investing. They emphasise the importance of understanding the need to focus on inco...
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EPISODE 273 - SDA Supply Pipeline Data (Sep '24)
In this episode, Minh & Debbie chat about the latest NDIS Quarterly SDA Supply & Demand Data (Sep '24), which was released at the end of Nov '24. Still, data specifically relates to changes in Enrolled New Build and Pipeline dwellings a...
EPISODE 272 - SDA Unlocked: Preston, Melbourne
In this episode of SDA Unlocked, Debbie walks us through the data for the SA3 of Darebin-North in Melbourne North East and explains what the data is telling us in terms of current supply, future supply and the overall demand for SDA participant...
EPISODE 271 - Two SDA Trends from 2024
In this episode, Minh & Ian have a discussion revolving around the shifts in investment focus within the SDA property market over the past 12 months. Investors are moving away from SDA house and land packages being marketed across Australia...
EPISODE 270 - Ce'st La Vie, Matt Roles
In this episode, Minh & Deb sit with Matt for the final time on our podcast show. Matt has been on this show from the start, about 2 years and 9 months ago, and we chat about Matt's 3.5 years with NDIS Property Australia as he leaves the co...
EPISODE 269 - NDIS Lending Update (Oct '24)
In this episode, repeat guest speaker Paul Grant from Axis Lending joins us once again, this time to discuss recent changes to the lending requirements for NDIS loans.In October, the major lender came out with a bunch of new lending rul...
EPISODE 268 - PARAMOUNT DISABILITY HOMES: Kevin & Jonathon
In this episode, Debbie sits down with Kevin Chen & Jonathan Chen (unrelated) from Paramount Disability Homes, an SDA Provider based in Melbourne. Kevin & Jonathan flew up to Brisbane to spend a few days with our team collaborat...
EPISODE 267 - Houses vs Units ... via the lens of RESI & SDA
In this episode, Minh & Matt dive into a general comparison between traditional units and houses in the Australian property market and how the changing effects of the building industry may influence financial decision-making between these t...
EPISODE 266 - Similiarities between Halloween & SDA
In this episode, Debbie and Ian have a lighthearted conversation comparing Halloween & SDA. They discuss the emotions of Halloween - Fear of the unknown, Suspense, Avoidance and on the other hand Celebration, Community Bonding, and ...
EPISODE 265 - SIL Homes: An alternative to SDA Homes?
In this episode, Minh & Debbie have a conversation around an alternative 'NDIS Housing' option, Co-Living Accessible Homes, suitable to be rented by SIL Providers under a Head Lease arrangement.With the rapidly changing SDA market a...
EPISODE 264 - Safety Checklist for Behaviours of Concern
In this episode, Debbie and Maddie sit down again to chat about an article they came across recently on the MyCareSpace website - a Safety Checklist for managing Behaviours of Concern.This episode helps investors understand the 'behind ...
EPISODE 263 - Legislative changes to NDIS Supports
In this episode, Debbie and Maddie discuss the legislative changes to the NDIS Act regarding NDIS Supports.They talk about the definitions of what are now considered Supports and what are not Supports and how these changes will be imple...
EPISODE 262 - Its a Wrap: The SDA Masterclass (Online Event)
In this episode, Minh & Debbie discuss how our unprecedented online SDA Masterclass event held on Friday 4th October panned out, which had 720 people register for the online event.With 26 speakers, 30 meeting rooms in addition to th...
EPISODE 261 - SDA "Over and Under" Supply Data Report
In this episode, Debbie sits down with Lenore (our in-house Data Scientist) to analyse a new report created by Lenore herself, breaking down the overall Supply and Demand to show the future short-term and longer-term supply vs demand of SDA, pr...
EPISODE 260 - Our Melbourne Visit (Sep '24)
In this episode, Minh and Debbie chat about their recent trip to Melbourne. They discuss about the people they met with over their 3 day trip, and provide an update on what is going on in the SDA market from an investment and devel...
EPISODE 259 - Resale of SDA Properties
In this episode of the SDA Housing Podcast Matt sits down with Grace to discuss the resale of NDIS properties within SDA. They discuss the reasons for resales and when it is appropriate and the challenges and corresponding advice when i...
EPISODE 258 - Media Release: Mandatory Provider Registration (soon)
In this episode, Minh and Debbie discuss the media release of 16th September from Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the NDIS regarding the mandatory requirement for Platform Providers, Support Coordinators and SIL Providers to be registered.
EPISODE 257 - SDA Masterclass: Online Edition
In this episode, Minh, Debbie & Matt discuss our upcoming "never been done before" free-online-all-day-event SDA Masterclass to be held on Friday 4th October. They chat about the reasons why its being put together, why it is important, as i...
EPISODE 256 - Our Bali Trip & Investing in Bali.
In this episode, Debbie, Ian & Rob who have just returned from Bali tell us about their visit to review the opportunity that Bali presents for international investors. We speak of property investment and fractional investing into this parad...
EPISODE 255 - Feasibilities for SDA Developments & Projects.
In this episode, Minh, Debbie and Denise discuss the new service offering that we are seeing an increasing demand for - Project Feasibilities. Land owners and new SDA developers are coming to us to get advice on what is the most feasible ...
EPISODE 254 - Our Brands & Services
In this episode, Minh and Matt sit down to talk about how the SDA environment has been going over the last 9 to 12 months within the NPA business. They discuss the new staff growth and services that NDIS Property Australia have begun to offer o...
EPISODE 253 - SDA Unlocked - Townsville & Toowoomba
In this episode, Debbie analyses the current situation in two regions in Queensland - Townsville & Toowoomba. Rather than highlighting these two areas as high-demand and undersupplied areas for SDA, this episode discusses the reason...
EPISODE 252 - Submission to Minister opposing removal of IL
In this episode, Debbie & Matt discuss a submission from individuals and organisations in the SDA sector to the Minister for the NDIS Bill Shorten.This submission suggests that recommendation 9.4 of the NDIS Review Final Report, whi...