.jpg)
The SDA HOUSING Podcast
"The SDA HOUSING Podcast" is brought to you by the team at NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA. Whether you are listening as an Investor, Provider, Builder, Developer or Participant, we cover a wide range of topics informative to any audience. We discuss how we work with all stakeholders in sourcing and delivering new dwellings which are SDA compliant, to general information about the NDIS, and statistics about Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in the NDIS sector. We regularly have guest speakers each week from other organisations to talk about their involvement in the SDA sector, and how they contribute to the social impact of SDA, building homes that are fit-for-purpose, while giving NDIS participants the "Choice and Control" over how, where and with whom they live. As we are learning and adapting to an evolving world of SDA in the NDIS sector, we want you, our listeners, to come on the journey with us so that you too can contribute and make a social impact for People With Disabilities (PWDs). If you would like to share your SDA journey with us, we welcome you to contact us to tell your story. Please feel free to call us on 1300 254 397 to talk to one of our friendly staff, or email us - podcast@ndis.property. Otherwise, just pop on over to our website to find out more info on what we do - www.ndispropertyaustralia.com.au
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.
LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW!
--------------------
SDA RESEARCH REPORTS
NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA:
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.
FOLLOW US:
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
CONTACT:
Please feel free to call us on 1300 254 397 to talk to one of our friendly staff, otherwise, just pop on over to our website to find out more.
For any podcast related queries or suggestions, please contact our podcast team via podcast@ndis.property