Matt Sevier (Steppr PBS)

NDIS in the Garden

Business EN ↓ 5 episodes

NDIS in the Garden is a long form conversation podcast exploring the people behind the system. Hosted by Matt Sevier, Founder & Director of Steppr PBS, the podcast moves beyond policy, funding and clinical language to uncover the real stories, personalities and inner worlds of people connected to the NDIS. People from all walks of life including allied health, coordinators, support workers, practitioners, founders, families, tech enthusiasts, business professionals and advocates sit down for honest conversations that are thoughtful, strange, funny, psychological and deeply normal. These are co...

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Matt Sevier (Steppr PBS)

Episodes

From support worker to PBS provider, with Matt Sevier (interviewed by 'Sarah Knows Support Workers') (Eps. 5) 12.06.2026 31:35

Send us Fan Mail This episode was originally recorded for Sarah Knows Support Workers, where Sarah interviewed me about my journey into disability support, Positive Behaviour Support, and the story behind Steppr. We discuss what good behaviour support should look like in practice, why plans need to be clear and useful for frontline teams, the importance of training, and how families can identify a...

Relationships first: rethinking support coordination, with Anna Skora (Eps. 4) 11.06.2026 25:55

Send us Fan Mail What does good support coordination actually look like for people with complex needs? In this episode, Matt speaks with Anna Skora, Founder and Director of Mindbridge. Anna shares how her own early experiences with mental health challenges, housing instability, and support services shaped her approach to working with people. With more than 13 years of experience across mental heal...

Ethics, trust & the future of the NDIS, with Ward Sheehan (Eps. 3) 29.05.2026 19:15

Send us Fan Mail What does ethical practice look like in the NDIS? In this episode of NDIS in the Garden , Matt sits down with Ward Sheehan, founder of Ethical Tick and a veteran of the disability and aged care sectors with more than 30 years of experience. Together, they explore the growing tension between business growth and ethical service delivery, the rise of transactional relationships in th...

Business, relationships and getting your life back, with Michael Clark (Eps. 2) 28.05.2026 20:04

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of NDIS in the Garden , Matt sits down with Michael Clark from Athletic Koala. Michael is a former teacher, business owner, author, podcaster, connector and long-time supporter of NDIS providers. He is also a good friend of Matt’s, known for sending books across the country, making people think more deeply, and helping business owners stop letting work take over th...

Systemise like your hair is on fire, with Paul Bryan (Eps. 1) 27.05.2026 20:32

Send us Fan Mail Most providers in the NDIS space care deeply about the people they support. That part matters. But Paul Bryan, host of The Profitable NDIS Provider podcast, explains why care alone does not build a sustainable business. In this episode, Paul unpacks how strong business systems, clear processes, healthy profit margins, and better operational decisions allow providers to support mor...