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THE SDA HOUSING PODCAST
The SDA Housing Podcast is a leading voice in the 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.
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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, builder, developer, parents of participants, 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).
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THE SDA HOUSING PODCAST
EPISODE 243 - Behaviours of Concern & Restrictive Practices
In this brief episode, an introduction to our series on Support Workers, Maddie and Courtney from our office, who both have previous experience as support workers, discuss what Behaviours of Concern are, and explain why a participant may exhibit these types of behaviours and how such behaviours might be managed. They also tell us what Restrictive Practices entail and how such practices may be used to address Behaviours of Concern.
The relevance of these two topics is because more often than not, they are a core part of provision of care by SIL Providers within an SDA home, and definitely are applicable to Improved Liveability & Robust Participants. Although these matters do not directly impact the SDA investor, they do play a part in the procurement and tenancy matching process with filling up an SDA home for tenancy.
“Behaviours of Concern” in the NDIS are important to be aware of for several reasons:
1. Safety and Well-being: These behaviours can pose risks to the safety and well-being of the individual exhibiting them and to those around them, including carers, support workers, and other participants.
2. Effective Support Planning: Understanding and addressing behaviours of concern are crucial for developing effective, individualized support plans. This ensures that participants receive the appropriate care and interventions tailored to their needs.
3. Quality of Life: By addressing behaviours of concern, support workers can help improve the overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This can lead to better social integration, increased independence, and enhanced mental and emotional health. 4. Compliance and Standards: The NDIS has specific standards and regulations that providers must adhere to. Properly managing behaviours of concern ensures compliance with these regulations, avoiding potential legal and operational issues for service providers.
5. Training and Capacity Building: Recognizing and understanding these behaviours necessitates specialised training for support staff. This enhances their capacity to provide high-quality, compassionate care and to handle challenging situations effectively.
6. Family and Caregiver Support: Addressing behaviours of concern also supports families and caregivers by providing them with strategies and resources to manage these behaviours, reducing stress and improving the caregiving environment.
7. Resource Allocation: Awareness and proper management of behaviours of concern help in the efficient allocation of resources, ensuring that interventions are targeted and effective, thereby op
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