The SDA HOUSING Podcast

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 forward, the City of Greater Bendigo is focused on planning goals to create an inclusive, safe and ecological city.

The growth expected by 2036 is approximately 26% of the estimated 202...

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 triplex development in Cannington, Perth. Although both Amanda and Kiera have worked on seperate SDA projects in the past, this is the first project both companies have collaborated together.<...

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 their thoughts on such costs being charged to investors, and whether its fair value.

Firstly, the guys talk about the 'Engagement Fees' concept floating around out there. ...

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 may make a difference in the lives of people living with a disability as well as their family and carers. This episode covers conversation about the problems of this proposed digital ch...

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) that he didnt even want to worry about doing his Due Diligence, and was only driven by yield. Friendly reminder everyone ... "TAKE YOUR TIME!"

While its great to jump i...

This episode has Heather sitting down with Ian (our new SDA consultant) to welcome him to our poddy, and to hear more about his journey to Australia, then to the SDA space, and then to us as a new organisation to be a part of. Having worked in the SDA space the past few 2 years, he came across our podcast channel (as a competitor organisation) and was thrilled with the content that we offered, as this was a way for Ian to also incr...

In this episode, Maddie welcomes Patty from Focal Community Services to chat about her 18 years working for Focal, within the disability sector. Focal is a Service Provider based in Ipswich, 45 minutes west of Brisbane CBD. This year they celebrate 50 years in business, and what a wonderful achievement for this Not For Profit organisation to have achieved.

Maddie and Patty dive into discussion about Patty's journey th...

In this most recent update to the data, current as at ending Dec 2023 and released mid-Feb 2024, we saw a significant change to some of the information reported on by the NDIA. That change was in the reporting of the numbers of SDA-funded participants. Whilst we lost one level of reporting, the update seems to be a significant improvement overall in demand data.

Each quarter, the NDIA release their updated SDA Enrolled Dwe...

In this episode, Larissa comes to Brisbane and interviews Minh and Debbie to chat about the milestone of achieving 50,000 podcast episode downloads, from over 220 episodes, which were published over the last 26 months, by consistently recording 2 shows per week (without failure).

They discuss the fun that the crew have had in putting this all together, and the passion in podcasting, while also talking about the most downl...

In this monthly episode of SDA UNLOCKED, Lorraine (originally from Adelaide) joins Debbie to discuss the supply and demand in the area of Riverland, which is the regional area of SA, close to the corner where 3 borders converge - SA, NSW, & VIC.

The Riverland is home to around 35,000 people who make their living in the five main towns of Barmera, Berri, Loxton, Renmark, and Waikerie. The climate is Mediterranean, with ...

In this episode, Heather talks to one of our staff, Lorraine, to find out about her journey into real estate, that eventually lead her into SDA. Lorraine recently came from another real estate business where she worked for 2 years, initially working as the Office Manager, but as her interest was sparked in the sales side, she progressed into selling SDA packages around Brisbane.

Lorraine explains that in her due diligence ...

In this episode, Minh and Debbie discuss the two recent events that NDIS Property Australia hosted with Bluewing Care.

These events, one in Brisbane and one in Sydney, were created to bring together the two sides of NDIS housing - those developing the properties and those assisting participants find these homes. It wasnt just SDA, that we were talking about, as its also important to understand and talk openly about housing...

In this episode, Debbie and Maddie talk about Foundational Supports and review an article posted by Team DSC called "Everything we know about Foundational Supports".

Debbie and Maddie dive into discussion about their thoughts on this article and how some of this information may make a difference in the lives of people living with a disability as well as their family and carers.  This episode covers conversation ...

In this short episode, Heather introduces our newest team member Maddie. Maddie is now onboard as a Respite Coordinator, and explains her background and journey into the disability world, caring for a loved one before moving into NDIS Support Coordination.

Heather and Maddie discuss our burgeoning Respite service and how Respite/Short-Term Accommodation can support a participant's Choice and Control and the difference...

Following on from Episode 210, Paul Grant from Axis Lending returns, where previously discussed was all things NDIS finance , Paul once again sits down with Minh in our Brisbane office to talk about the process of obtaining finance for an NDIS investment property if planning on using one's SMSF (Self Managed Super Fund).

Building a property within your SMSF is a far more complex process as, by law, an SMSF cannot take...

In this episode, Debbie provides an in-depth look at the challenges faced, typical concerns and other considerations that investors need to be aware of when looking into Specialist Disability Accommodation investments. This episode was recorded in late 2023, hence why she uses the term "this year" etc.

Inspired by her presentations given at all the SDA Conferences across Australia this past year of 2023, Debbie b...

Dan & Jessica Acfield from Everhomes - a QLD SDA Provider - join Debbie and discuss all things funding - from the complexities of having participants with different funding levels to the level the house is enrolled as, to the challenges in getting the SDA payments from the NDIA.

Dan explains the process of how a participant gets SDA funding in their plan from application, preapproval and approval to moving into an enr...

In this episode, Minh & Debbie talk through the additional funds required over and above the turnkey House & Land package price to get an SDA property tenanted and earning an income.

Many investors are unaware of the additional costs required, from finance and legal fees, to holding costs - rates and drawdown mortgage repayments as well as SDA-specific costs such as the one-off Provider fees, furniture packages alo...

Today we welcome Luke Kelleher. He has been working in the SDA space as a Building Designer for about 18 months, and  we thought it would be great to get him onto the show so our listeners can hear the ins and outs of working with builders and investors when it comes to SDA housing.

You must be asking, "Isn't the role of a Building Designer in SDA pretty straight forward?"  Well, yes and no, as they do play ...