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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 – 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 – Founder, 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 us on 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 321 - A Housing Hub Data Snapshot
In this episode, Debbie sits down with Denise & Lenore from our Data and Research team to review the recently released Housing Hub Accessible Housing and Support Data Snapshot June 2025.
They take a look at the Housing Hub figures and what the tell us about what housing seekers are actually looking for, versus what properties are available through the Housing Hub search portal.
As of the March quarter, there are 24,761 participants with SDA funding (the NDIS report released mid-August notes 25,057 as of end June), and $542 million in plan funding, which has recently increased to $560 million. This is still below the original $700 million estimate from nearly 10 years ago, indicating that participants are not utilising their plans or funding, and are unable to access the right accommodation.
The Housing Hub Data Snapshot highlights a significant undersupply of single-resident dwellings or for one resident with family:
- 53% of listings allow living alone or with family, but nearly 75% of seekers desire this.
- 45% wish to live alone, & 29% with family, indicating growing demand for Appendix H arrangements. This highlights that while listings may not offer the opportunity, it can be requested from property providers, though many SDA providers still don't fully understand Appendix H, and SIL providers face financial difficulties in providing care for single participants.
Demand vs. Supply Discrepancy: The data shows that while 52% of listings allow seekers to live by themselves or with family, nearly 75% of seekers wish to live alone or with family. This indicates a significant demand for single-resident dwellings that is not being met by current listings.
Appendix H Misunderstanding: Appendix H is a provision that allows participants to live with family and others, but many investors & providers do not fully understand its implications. They may perceive it as financially unviable etc
Financial Viability: Providers may face financial challenges in offering single-resident dwellings. The care provision model often involves sharing care among multiple participants, which can be more financially sustainable.
Geographical Mismatch: There is a disconnect in an oversupply in some areas and an undersupply in others, including single-resident dwellings. Participants often struggle to find suitable accommodation in their preferred locations.
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.
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