The Steadway NDIS Podcast

In this episode of the Steadway NDIS Podcast, Chris Hall sits down with Jeremy Hope, CEO of the SDA Alliance, to discuss the future of the NDIS, SDA housing, sector reform, participant outcomes, and what meaningful innovation should look like in disability support. Jeremy brings a powerful combination of lived experience, sector leadership, governance, policy insight, and SDA expertise. Together,...

In this episode, Chris sits down with Greg Barry, Founder and Principal Consultant of SDA Services, one of Australia's leading experts in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). Together, they explore some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding SDA, who may be eligible, and how SDA can create life-changing outcomes for NDIS participants. From single occupancy funding and SDA applications to...

Most NDIS providers believe they're compliant. But what if the biggest compliance risks aren't being caused by bad staff, poor care, or lack of effort? What if they're hidden inside fragmented systems, missing evidence, disconnected data, and risks that nobody can see until it's too late? In this episode of the Steadway NDIS Podcast, Chris Hall sits down with Max King, Founder and Executive Chairm...

What does it really mean to support autistic people—and are we getting it wrong? In this powerful conversation, Chris Hall sits down with Jacqui Borland, CEO of Aspect (one of Australia’s largest autism service providers), to unpack the reality behind autism support, the NDIS, and the shift toward neuroaffirming practices. From late diagnosis and personal lived experience… to the challenges famili...

In this episode of the Steadway NDIS Podcast, Chris Hall sits down with Jacob Collier, CEO of Vera Living, one of Australia’s largest SDA providers. Together, they unpack the real state of the SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) sector — what’s working, what’s not, and where the industry is heading. From participant experience and funding challenges to investment myths and market shifts, thi...

Chris Hall talks with Autism Swim General Manager, Antoinette Spear, about water safety, neuro-inclusive swimming, and how families can better access the right support.

In this episode of the Steadway NDIS Podcast, host Chris Hall sits down with Michael Perusco, CEO of National Disability Services (NDS), to unpack the real state of Australia’s disability sector.

Find out what success looks like in promoting yourself as an NDIS provider and creating authentic connection with the community with host Chris Hall of Steadway, and founder of Able Plus, Ian Coker. Registered NDIS Provider NSW: https://steadway.com.au/ Able Plus: https://www.ableplus.net.au/ Able Finder: https://www.ablefinder.net.au/

Join us for a fascinating discussion on the philosophical distinctions that all providers should aspire to in this strategic and insightful take on the state of the SIL sector.   Our guest is Daniel Kyriacou is the Chief Operations Officer of Achieve Australia, one of Australia's largest NDIS providers. Chris Hall is the CEO of Steadway, an NDIS provider on the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, and N...

Annette is an Access Innovator and cofounder of AxAI (https://axai.com.au/ ), a company pioneering AI-powered advocacy tools, assistive technology, and accessibility solutions.   Annette setup AxAI together with her Son, Axel, who is an NDIS participant and innovator in the NDIS space alongside Annette.   In addition to AxAI, Annette recently launched the Disability Services Exchange and with NDIS...

Lyndall Robertshaw is the CEO of Home in Place. Lyndall has over 22 years of experience in housing with 17 years in the community housing sector, prior to this Lyndall worked in the construction industry. Lyndall is a dynamic and proactive executive, has a passion for the housing sector and is committed to the growth of affordable housing.   Central Coast NDIS Provider: https://steadway.com.au/  ...

Learn how the right phone system can transfer your NDIS business!   Sign up to Aircall here: https://aircall.partnerlinks.io/4zvkxpyje23d     Looking for a NDIS Provider on the Central Coast NSW? https://steadway.com.au/  

Today, we’re joined by Aleisha Davis, the Chief Executive Officer of The Shepherd Centre, a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children with hearing loss and their families. With over two decades of experience, Aleisha has transformed The Shepherd Centre’s reach, growing its services to support over 900 young people. She’s also the visionary behind HearHub, an innovative p...

Join Chris Hall (Steadway) and Rohan Pardasani (Avaana) in a fascinating and astute conversation about risk-assed roles and whether registered NDIS providers can use offshore staff.   Register your NDIS business with Avaana: https://ndis.avaana.com.au/chrishall   NDIS Provider on the Central Coast: https://steadway.com.au/

Looking for an NDIS Provider on the Central Coast? https://steadway.com.au/     Vanessa Norman's website: https://vanessanorman.com.au/     In this episode Chris Hall and Vanessa Norman discuss what it means to be not only a great provider, but an ethical provider with a true sense of community amongst its clients and staff. We discuss the technology and best practices that any provider can and sh...

Join me in a fascinating chat with Ian Jordan, the Founder of Kinkera Community, a national SDA provider with a very special ethos.   Learn about eZaango: https://www.ezaangocarepartners.com.au/peak-provider/     Kinkera Community https://www.kinkera.com.au/     Follow Ian Jordan https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-jordan-85328124/  

Book an eZaango demo here: https://www.ezaangocarepartners.com.au/peak-provider/     Contact Michael Clark here: https://athletickoala.com.au/     Michael Clark is an NDIS marketing consultant, specialising in building target digital marketing solutions at an affordable price for NDIS providers. His insights demonstrate a no nonsense approach to what works in this industry and this podcast delves...

As an example of the results Resolv delivers, one current provider is on track for a $1.3M saving over their first year, and they already achieved $361K of savings within the first three months - the overall impact of Resolv over the first year will be a 7% increase in net profit; The majority of SIL providers are leaking $35,892 per participant in roster and claim leakage and are at significant r...

Dave Relf is the Quality, Safeguarding and Practice Excellence Manager at Aruma, one of Australia's largest NDIS providers.  In this conversation we unpack what it means to lead across all functionality streams, whether that be at the head office or with support workers.    Book a demo with Ezaango today: https://www.ezaangocarepartners.com.au/peak-provider/     Learn about Peak Provider and Chris...

Book an Ezaango demo: https://ezaangocarepartners.com.au/peak-provider/     JustCOS: https://justcoscc.com.au/     Peak Provider: https://peakprovider.com.au/     How much information should NDIS providers expect Support Coordinators to provide? In this episode we delve into the referral and intake process, to discover the sweet spot in terms of the amount of information that providers can ask of...

Peter is a Customer Engagement Strategist in the NDIS, specialising in complex care, neuro-plasticity, and neurodiversity. After suffering a crippling stroke as a child, Peter has spent the past 20 years learning to walk and talk again. Fuelled by his dream to become a professional speaker, Peter has done what most people labelled as impossible and today shares his remarkable story with anyone who...

Jason Collins is the former CIO of Life Without Barriers and now the VP of Strategic Corporate Development for Lumary, an enterprise level Client Management System in the NDIS.   In this episode we tap into the wisdom of Jason's experience, spanning his background in both finance and the NDIS, to today, in software for NDIS providers!   Lumary: https://lumary.com/?demo=1&utm_source=peakprovide...

Tiffany Roxburgh is the Chief Operating Officer of Aruma, who have over 6,000 employees. Her accountancy and mining background brings a fresh perspective to safety within the industry. Tune in to learn about how Aruma is raising the standard and expectations around safety within the disability sector.   In this podcast we discuss how the NDIS, according to Safe Work Australia, is one of the work i...

Jen Morgan is the CEO of Nextt, one of the Top 25 NDIS providers in Australia. In this episode we talk about alternative income models beyond the NDIS, including iCare in NSW, The Lifetime Support Authority (LSA) in SA and Queensland’s The National Injury Insurance Scheme (NIISQ), and Victoria’s Transport Accident Commission (TAC). This is a story of inspiration, focusing on the participant, and e...

Greg and Karen Gaston started Southern Cross Support Services in Queensland back in 2011, where they created a strong base out of Bundaberg. Cheryl came in 6.5 years ago as CEO and has subsequently grown Southern Cross Support Services from under 200 staff to nearly 1,500 staff, expanding operations from 3 regional centres to a national organisation. In this episode we discuss the strategies that...