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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.
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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, 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 245 - Support Work & Workers et al
In this episode, a follow-on from Episode 243, Maddie & Courtney are joined by Rania from our office. All three ladies have had experience in the support work industry, and provide us with a first-hand view of what support work can look like, including discussing experiences and challenges in the industry.
Rania, worked for a care organisation in admin and rostering of support workers. Courtney as a support worker for a couple of years, primarily supporting people of all ages with mental health. Maddie also worked as a support worker, and a support coordinator, so the three have a combined wealth of experience in the industry.
SDA homes are built for participants with very high support needs, so understanding the complexities of the support work industry can be beneficial for a property owner in understanding the challenges faced on a daily basis by the care team looking after their tenants.
Rania provides examples of challenges in rostering which can stem from workers not being able to fill or work shifts, or even a participant not wishing to be supported by a particular worker, and needing to find alternative supports
Courtney discussed some challenges she faced in the past as a support worker.
Maddie talks about some of the different duties a support worker may be rostered on to perform including
- Personal Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Medication management
- Meal Preparation
- Household Chores
- Community Participation
- Emotional Support/Companionship
- Skill Development
- Providing Transportation
They discuss active vs inactive overnight supports. Inactive would involve assisting the client with whatever activities they wanted/needed in the evening leading up to sleep time, then you would generally be able to sleep but be available if needed. Active shifts are different in that the support worker is required to be awake for the shift.
They talk about what it's like as a support worker if they can no longer look after the client, either as they have to move on from supporting them, the clients' funding situation has changed, or even if the client no longer wants them as their carer and how that can impact on a carer's own experience.
Listen to this insightful episode on what it is like to be a support worker within the NDIS.
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