THE SDA HOUSING PODCAST

Lauren Hart from OTuition by Optimal Living Therapy sits down with Minh to discuss her business and her experiences as both an Occupational Therapist and an SDA assessor. Lauren explains what features are not only required in an SDA house but also shares her extensive knowledge of what features could make a home for NDIS participants even better. They also discuss Lauren's online SDA course s...

EPISODE In today's episode, our 'Girl Power Team' consisting of Luba , Debbie , and Eryn sit down to talk about the journey of the podcast. We jumped into this concept of a 'podcast' without a real plan and real podcast name, and in the past 4 months, it has evolved into a major part of our business, NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA. Each week, we focus on publishing two new episod...

EPISODE: Minh sits down in a solo episode to discuss the recent rises in construction costs and just how much they've gone up by. He also walks listeners through these costs and what it means for the SDA market. He also touches on build times and how the lack of materials and workers has caused these to significantly increase. LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! -- GOALS: It is our goal to see Particip...

EPISODE: Amber Hoy from Aruma Disability Services joins Eryn from our office to discuss Aruma and how long they've operated for. They discuss where Aruma operate, services provided, Amber's role in the company,  and the different divisions of Aruma. They discuss shared living spaces (what they are), home and living opportunities, eligibility, and timeframes. They also go into detail on S...

EPISODE: Eryn sits down with Matt and Minh to give in-depth answers to some questions we recently received from a client looking to invest in a property in SDA. This episode is an excellent listen for anyone considering investing in an NDIS property or wanting to learn more, and it shows our listeners what the common questions are that most new investors are thinking about as they begin their jour...

EPISODE: Dr Angad Singh from Sadhana Constructions, joins us once again to talk about "Improved Liveability" as a design category and why it is important in the Perth market. Minh discusses the Kelmscott packages being put together by Dr Angad's team, and they both discuss the process of doing a custom design for IL in an infill area. They also discuss collaborating with providers f...

EPISODE: In our latest podcast, Minh and Matt sit down to continue on with a similar episode from Eryn and Debbie's recent podcast (Episode 34) which was about young people living in aged care. This episode is all about SDA and potential SDA participants who are waiting in the Hospital systems across Australia, and who are unable to be discharged as they have nowhere to go.  Minh and Matt dis...

EPISODE: Debbie, our Marketing Manager, currently travelling through North America, now returns to the NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA podcast with Eryn in the office to discuss problems of young disabled people in aged care (YPIRAC) and how the long approval process for NDIS funding is leading to hundreds of young people entering aged care rather than actual SDA dwellings.  Some of the topics being cover...

EPISODE: Today, our admin team sit down together (Eryn, Donna, & Nyomi) to introduce Nyomi to our listeners. This is her first podcast contribution, to discuss the buying process and contracts when choosing to invest in a property through us. Nyomi is our "go-to-girl" for all things contracts in the office. When buying from us, Nyomi will be in contact in the initial EOI stages all t...

Jon and Carey Ward from Housing 101 join Matt to discuss their business and what Housing101 does for the SDA space. They design and build customised, NDIS-approved homes made to fit the needs of each client. Specialising in purpose-built NDIS compliant accommodation solutions, Housing 101 builds secure, independent and safe accommodations. Their modular secondary dwellings and granny flats are des...

In today's episode, Minh gives detailed insight into the NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency) decision-making process, specifically in terms of SDA Funding and approving applicants for their needs and requests. He discusses the outcome of applications and what might occur if someone is not approved for their specific requests. Minh also covers the process that may follow if one wishes...

EPISODE: Minh and Matt sit down to discuss the upcoming federal election coming up in a few days' time, and what it means for the NDIS and participants. They have detailed discussions about the proposals presented for each political party; particularly focusing on Labor, Greens, and Coalition. LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! -- GOALS: It is our goal to see Participants with high-needs disabilities...

EPISODE: Today, we welcome back Rob Maxwell from Melbourne, who is now working very closely with NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA, in the sourcing of builders and land supply, for our investor clients seeking to invest in SDA in the Greater Melbourne region. Minh from our team talks with Rob about the challenges that we have as an organisation with land supply and the challenges of working with builders in...

EPISODE: Dr Angad Singh joins us to discuss Sadhana Constructions and to introduce the company to our listeners. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Sadhana brings a unique mindset to the SDA market. They offer a turn-key, design and construct service best suited to property developers looking to maximise value in their builds, and only focus on in-fill areas for SDA. They work very closely with Pr...

EPISODE: Matt and Minh sit down to discuss interest rates and inflation rates and their effects on SDA property. They also discuss upcoming opportunities in Melbourne and the current demand for SDA housing. They also touch on the upcoming federal election and what this could mean for the NDIS and funding for participants. LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! -- GOALS: It is our goal to see Participants with...

EPISODE: Today, Donna, Eryn, & Minh from our office will discuss SDA demand throughout New South Wales, but more so in Sydney specifically. This podcast is only a quick intro to the NSW market from a macro perspective, talking about the different areas which should be of interest to investors for SDA in NSW. They discuss the areas in highest demand and their location in relation to Sydney. Als...

EPISODE: Today, Rob Maxwell once again joins Minh to discuss land supply and acquisitions , particularly for those looking to invest within the SDA sector. They go through the various ways in which investors can source land in the current market. LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! -- GOALS: It is our goal to see Participants with high-needs disabilities being appropriately housed in accommodation that is r...

EPISODE: Today, special guest speaker David Lowden from Elton Homes joins Minh to discuss what Elton Homes does and the incredible feature that sets them apart from other builders. They also discuss future endeavours for Elton and how important they are to the ever-changing market. Elton Homes manufacture turn-key, residential houses , with fully equipped interiors and an enviable list of inclusio...

Today, our guest speaker is Hong Knowling from PPC URBAN , who joins Matt to discuss her role as a Town Planner. They talk about the importance of a Town Planner working with investors who want to look at land sites which may be developed into SDA opportunities, and this will primarily be centred around subdivisions, apartment projects, or any advice around SDA property development. Hong talks abo...

EPISODE: In today's episode, we fly down to Melbourne to attend the Melbourne Disability Expo, and whilst down here, we catchup up again with Rob Maxwell from episode 4, who sits down with Minh to discuss the concept of diversification and the types of asset classes available for investors in 2022. Such investments are available to all consumers including, but not limited to cash, shares, bon...

EPISODE: In this episode, we have a special guest speaker, Greg Huxley, founder of the Sunrise Foundation and Minh from our office talking about how their organisation can assist with SMSF lending through One Part Contracts. This is a follow-up to our earlier episode – Episode 5 – on SMSF and SDA properties. As this is a hot topic and strategy by many new clients enquiring with us, we had promised...

EPISODE: Today's episode is a project update for our investors of the Queens Garden Residences in the suburb of Queens Park in Perth, WA. This is an off-the-plan project, completely sold out, and consists of 14 units fully dedicated to SDA. In this podcast, we speak to the Developer, Michael Kwan ( VA Disability ) and the SIL Provider, Howard Emery ( Adelphi Living ), about the progress of th...

EPISODE: In today's episode, we rewind the clock a little and go over the basic fundamentals of what makes an SDA property exist within the NDIS framework. Our 3 staff members, Matt, Eryn and Minh, go through the types of SDA. The topics they cover include, but are not limited to: - What is SDA Housing? - What kinds of SDA houses are there? - What is SDA funding? - What are the out-of-pocket...

EPISODE: March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. In this episode, Shannon and Eryn discuss what Cerebral Palsy is, how it affects people, the symptoms someone might display and how to recognise them. 25 March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, and March is a Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Cerebral palsy is a disorder that affects movement, posture and coordination. It is caused by damage to the br...

EPISODE: Today Phil Usher from Life Bright joins Matt from our office to discuss their residence at Robina on the Gold Coast, which provides Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) for those Participants with high needs. This facility is for those Participants who require temporary housing accommodation, want to go for a break or respite,  and not worry about a hotel not...