THE SDA HOUSING PODCAST

EPISODE: Today we're joined by special guest Andrew Gilles from MS Australia . Emelitta and Andrew discuss Multiple Sclerosis – including what it is and how it affects people – and the different forms, NDIS funding for those living with MS, the important SDA features one should consider for making a home suitable for someone living with MS, and most importantly what can be done to help find a...

EPISODE: In today's episode, Joel Davie from Archewell (based in Sydney) joins us to discuss SDA development projects available for the savvy investors to consider, particularly those in regional NSW.  Joel also discusses Archewell's recent expansion into Victoria and Queensland and what may be in store in 2022. He discusses how the business, as a 'Design & Construct' compa...

EPISODE: In this episode, Matthew sits down in our office with Kim Johnstone from Inclusive Living.   She joins us as a special guest to educate our listeners on Adjustable Height Systems used within an SDA home, and how vital these are to making a disability home more accessible, functional, useable and safe in a home environment. This creates a warm and inviting forever home for participants, an...

EPISODE: In today's episode, Matt and Minh from the team at NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA, discuss the capital funds needed before  considering investing in an SDA property in 2022.  They discuss an example case study of how much the costs would be for a deposit and the optional upgrades which may be applicable - like fire sprinklers, furniture packages, and other inclusions. As these properties ar...

EPISODE: In this episode, we continue with SDA Funding Approvals. This is Part 2 of 2, and Emelitta goes to the ADAPT HOUSING office to interview Dante .  Emelitta and Dante continue their discussion about SDA Funding Approvals by talking about the recent trial outcome of KENNEDY vs NDIA (2022). This is an ideal example of a participant lodging an appeal against the NDIA to acquire the funding the...

EPISODE: In today's episode, Emelitta speaks to one of our own staff members – Shannon – on her brother's Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy and his preparation for NDIS. They discuss the importance of their preparation as they get ready to enter the NDIS journey when he turns 18 later this year. This episode is a very raw and personal story and we hope that it provides our listeners, a deeper...

In this episode, Part 1 of 2, Emelitta from our office interviews a special guest, Dante, from Adapt Housing, to discuss the different funding outcomes that participants may obtain when applying for SDA housing accommodation within the NDIS. They discuss how a participant acquires funding, the influencing factors that determine the type of funding one may receive, how funding works, apartment livi...

In today's episode, we are following on from Episode 3 of our podcast where we covered SDA statistics and data. Minh leads us through a detailed chat, covering the following topics: Dwelling Enrolments Supply Pipeline Participant Data and Demand Funding and Budgets of various NDIS participants Notes from the Urban Developer Summit Toowoomba Participant Numbers Participant numbers around Austr...

In this episode, Eryn, Minh & Debbie discuss the founding of NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA and how our company has grown since inception, new team members and where we are heading next. We also discuss the impact of building as a result of weather and the current floods in South East QLD.  NOTE - This podcast was recorded on 28/03/22. For all those people who are affected by the recent weather, we&a...

In this episode, we discuss the potential properties and projects we have coming up around Australia: Projects coming up in QLD Projects coming up in NSW Projects coming up in TAS Projects coming up in VIC Projects coming up in WA LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! -- GOALS: It is our goal to see Participants with high-needs disabilities being appropriately housed in accommodation that is right for them. P...

In this episode, we discuss the current situation with respect to the availability of land around Australia for SDA builds: Expected stock and pipeline Current Stock levels Land registration delays Challenges within the building industry Allocations of land for investors Popular areas for land Options for building on your own land Knockdown and rebuild approach Timeframes for registration and BA O...

In this episode, we speak about all the ins and outs of SMSF property investment. We cover: The SMSF set up process Buying a property with 100% cash Purchasing a property with one contract such as apartments, villas, land only, established property etc. Purchasing a property with two contracts e.g. house & land packages "One Contract" Property Service Providers Lending implications L...

In this podcast, we discuss the SDA market in Melbourne with Rob Maxwell of Plan 4 Life Australia, as well as the importance of considering Robust designed homes as part of SDA.  The topics discussed in this episode are: Land access in Victoria Build time-frames and supply chain issues Head lease pros and cons Why a standard lease offers better long-term returns Current supply in Victoria Demand i...

In this episode, we cover some of the important facts and help decipher some of the latest figures and statistics on the NDIS, specifically in relation to Specialist Disability Accommodation. Facts, figures and forecasts for coming years ahead. Why it's not all about cash flow and high returns. Understand the massive need for suitable accommodation for People with Disability who are currently...

In this episode, we discuss the different types of property investments. Those being: participant led packages, provider led packages, builder led packages, and investor led packages. We also talk about different types of providers and what makes a suitable location for an SDA home. NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA: " To achieve confidence and success in property investment within the NDIS, it is cruc...

In this introductory episode, we introduce you to NDIS Property Australia. We discuss how we educate and assist potential investors in the NDIS property investment space: Challenges investors face How funding works Types of SDA dwellings Tenancy mixes Expectations of yields The process of investing Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to accommodation specifically designed to meet the...