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THE SDA HOUSING PODCAST
The SDA Housing Podcast is a leading voice in Australia’s Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) sector, delivering in-depth discussions, expert insights, and the latest updates related to housing solutions for people with disabilities. Through interviews with industry leaders, advocates, and lived-experience voices, we explore policy developments, innovative best practices, and real-world stories shaping the future of disability housing.
Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on emerging trends, sector challenges, and inspiring success stories, making this podcast an essential resource for investors, providers, advocates, and anyone passionate about inclusive housing.
Debbie Kindness – General Manager, NDIS Property Australia:
With over 20 years of expertise in tourism, finance, and property, Debbie has played a pivotal role in transforming NDIS Property Australia from a two-person team to a 22-member powerhouse. Her leadership drives the successful marketing, sales, and development of SDA properties nationwide, working closely with builders, designers, lenders, and support providers to ensure high-quality, compliant housing solutions.
Minh Le – Founder & Director, NDIS Property Australia:
A visionary in the SDA space, Minh is dedicated to accelerating the delivery of purpose-built disability housing across Australia. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, investors, and NDIS participants, he champions choice, control, and dignity for people with disabilities, ensuring they have access to homes that truly meet their needs.
Together, Debbie and Minh are committed to ethical, sustainable, and impactful solutions in the SDA sector, bridging gaps and driving meaningful change.
Engaging with the SDA Community:
Each week, we feature guest speakers from across the sector—sharing their expertise, experiences, and contributions to social impact in SDA. From innovative housing designs to policy advocacy, our conversations highlight how we can collectively improve living options for NDIS participants.
As the SDA landscape evolves, we invite you—our listeners—to join the journey. Whether you're an investor, provider, advocate, or simply passionate about inclusive housing, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to make a difference in the lives of People with Disabilities (PWDs).
Share Your Story:
Have an SDA journey you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you!
📞 Call us: 1300 254 397
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Join the conversation and help shape a more inclusive future in disability housing.
THE SDA HOUSING PODCAST
Episode 41 - OTuition by OPTIMAL LIVING THERAPY: An SDA Assessor's Perspective
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 she is running through OTuition. The course dives deep into the components that make up SDA, and SDA’s strict design standards. Lauren also covers eligibility legislation with detailed explanations of standards, terms, and much more.
For more information on the SDA course, follow the following link:
www.otuition.com.au/SDA-unpacked
Optimal Living Therapy:
www.optimaltherapy.com.au
Please listen to Lauren's excellent podcast episodes on the PERTH PROPERTY SHOW:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/79OEFW60z7eX5S2f65bqAT?si=bf709dd85c474088
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ArWRKaqNlVYKtZTMMeEDE?si=9aecbe50880a4091
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GOALS:
It is our goal to see Participants with high-needs disabilities being appropriately housed in accommodation that is right for them. Purpose built homes promote opportunities for social and economic participation, enhance self-determination, and create conditions for Participants to lead vibrant, safe, and independent lives.
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CONTACT:
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Our team conducts thorough research on Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and provides appropriate technical advice through premium and strategy-based solutions. We also use complex feasibility calculation spreadsheets to help investors understand the expected annual income of an SDA dwelling, the timeline stages of construction of their property, as well as revealing the hidden costs. By staying up-to-date with the latest SDA data and pricing payments information, we help clients make better-informed decisions and achieve their investment goals.
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For any podcast related queries or suggestions, please contact our podcast team via podcast@ndis.property