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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 249 - Fractional Investing: Bali, Indonesia
This episode has come about because our NPA team have been looking at alternatives for SDA investing, doing months-long research on SDA fractional investing specifically, for our SDA investors. At the same time, Larissa from our Melbourne team,...
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EPISODE 248 - AFR article: 'Investors hung out to dry'
In this episode, Minh & Debbie discuss an article published in the Australian Financial Review on 8th July regarding a fund manager platform + wealth manager's joint partnership with numerous failed SDA funds with 14 different 'SDA homes' i...
EPISODE 247 - Ask Us Anything SDA #2
In this episode Minh and Matt sit down to do another podcast episode of ASK US ANYTHING SDA. In the second episode of this series they address commonly asked questions that investors should consider when moving forward with an investment in the...
EPISODE 246 - JARRA PROPERTY: Michael Cameron
In this episode, we have Michael Cameron, from Perth based property investment business, Jarra Property. Minh interviews Michael about their business operation, and what they do as SDA property developers and fund managers!Michael explai...
EPISODE 245 - Support Workers et al
In this episode, a follow-on from Episode 243, Maddie & Courtney are joined by Rania from our office. All three ladies have had experience in the support work industry, and provide us with a first-hand view of what support work can look lik...
EPISODE 244 - Sales Brochures with "forecast" yields and incomes.
In this episode, Minh sits down with Debbie & Josh to discuss the projected yields and incomes often listed on many Sales Brochures floating around across the market, being presented to investors. These projected yields on sales broch...
EPISODE 243 - Behaviours of Concern & Restrictive Practices
In this brief episode, an introduction to our series on Support Workers, Maddie and Courtney from our office, who both have previous experience as support workers, discuss what Behaviours of Concern are, and explain why a participant may ...
EPISODE 242 - Timing delays which impact SDA
In this episode, Minh & Deb discuss a very important aspect of building SDA that can have a major impact on the success of the project. That is Timing! Timing delays play a crucial role in the success of ones investment in SDA, and we hope ...
EPISODE 241 - HILLTOP CARING: Stephan Faichney
In this episode, Debbie chats with Stephan Faichney, CEO of Hilltop Caring. Hilltop Caring is a local Brisbane Service Provider, offering great service to the local community, and we kick back to listen about their business aswell as their busi...
EPISODE 240 - INSURANCE ADVISERNET: Jeremy Thornton
In this episode, Debbie welcomes back Jeremy from INSURANCE ADVISERNET to discuss the latest news in 2024 regarding SDA home insurance, which is a must to understand when it comes to investing in SDA. The return of this guest speaker is all abo...
EPISODE 239 - SDA HOUSING ASSIST: Our backup service helping with vacancies.
In this episode, Debbie and Maddie introduce our new service - SDA Housing Assist.NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA t/as SDA HOUSING ASSIST. Why, you may ask? It's because we are being contacted by increasing numbers of investors asking i...
EPISODE 238 - SDA Unlocked - Melbourne South East
In this episode Debbie looks at the data that has just been released by the NDIA and delves into the supply and demand for the region of Melbourne - South East.This area encompasses 5 smaller regions (SA3 - statistical area 3) that each...
EPISODE 237 - SDA ADVISORY SERVICES: A B2B Model 'Fee For Service'
In this episode, part 1 of a 2-part series, Minh and Larissa discuss our new brand, SDA Advisory Services, an offshoot of our current NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA core service. They discuss why we created this service, primarily for industry profess...
EPISODE 236 - Support Coordinators: Their role in SDA
In this episode, we ask Maddie from our office to sit down and do a solo poddy. Given that she used to be a Support Coordinator for another large organisation in Brisbane, we figured it would be ideal to have her go through some content regardi...
EPISODE 235 - Ask Us Anything SDA #1
In this episode Matt sits down to do a solo episode of ASK US ANYTHING SDA, the first of many in this sub series, basically to answer FAQs which potential investors are curious about and add value to their knowledge. He answers common questions...
EPISODE 234 - SDA MASTERCLASS: Melbourne
In this episode, Minh and Debbie discuss their recent trip to Melbourne, where they hosted NDIS Property Australia's first ever SDA Masterclass.They review the various meetings they held with investors, brokers, developers and other con...
EPISODE 233 - Single Contracts: Alternative options for SMSFs
This episode delves into the complexities and costs associated with Single Contract SDA options for SMSF purchasers, emphasizing the financial aspects, developer roles, legal complexities, and the importance of seeking independent financial adv...
EPISODE 232 - SDA Advice: An emerging trend
In this episode Minh & Debbie chat about our highly requested ‘fee-for-service’ offerings, from reports (data, financial feasibility and more) to consultancy and project management services we offer at an hourly rate or fixed fee retainer. ...
EPISODE 231 - The SDA Wall of Shame
Well here it is folks ... the SDA WALL OF SHAME! Minh has dropped the hint a few times now that this episode was coming, and today we invite back Brad Fuller from Brighter Living, to come into our Brisbane office, to contribute to this controve...
EPISODE 230 - FORMSPACE BUILDING DESIGN - Sean Kirkland
This episode welcomes Sean Kirkland (FORMSPACE) who is a well-established SDA Building Designer within the NDIS, having designed 100 concept designs over the years. Minh interviews Sean finally after 5 months from whence Sean reached out ...
EPISODE 229 - SDA UNLOCKED: Bendigo, VIC
In this SDA Unlocked episode, Debbie gives us an overview of Bendigo, Victoria as a regional growth centre and provides an in-depth look at the data - both demand and supply of SDA.As the Greater Bendigo Residential Strategy moves forwa...
EPISODE 228 - Pulse Property Solutions & Collective Design Agency (WA)
In this episode, Debbie chats with 2 special guest speakers from WA - Amanda Gauci from Pulse Property Solutions and Kiera Nicholson from Collective Design Agency.The conversation revolves around a recently completed SDA project - a tri...
EPISODE 227 - "Engagement Fees" vs "Fee for Services" vs "Report Fees"
In this episode, Minh sits down with Ian to discuss the typical fees that are possibly being charged for SDA investment advice. This can take the form of either a Fee to Engage, a Fee for Services or Report Fees. They go through in detail about...
EPISODE 226 - The Digital Future of the NDIS: Article from DSC
In this episode, Maddie does a solo poddy, and reviews an article posted by Team DSC from their website, called "The Digital Future of the NDIS". She dives into discussion about her thoughts on this article and how some of this information ma...
EPISODE 225 - Buying SDA ... when rushing in, or going way too slow!
In this episode, Matt and Minh sit down to talk about one of Matt's recent prospective clients who was in such a rush to buying an SDA, madly trying to buy something before the end of financial year (btw we only in Feb, at time of recording) th...