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Aug 2026

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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). Share Your Story: Have an SDA journey you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you! 📞 Call us: 1300 254 397 📧 Email us: podcast@ndis.property 🌐 Visit us: www.ndis.property Join the conversation and help shape a more inclusive future in disability housing.

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September 3, 202621 min

EPISODE 347 - SDA Enquiry, Arthur, and his Property Journey

In this episode of the SDA Housing Podcast, Debbie and Minh take a closer look at the investment journey of a real-world client considering an SDA property investment. With changes to SMSF lending, an existing property portfolio and a range of financial considerations to weigh up, the client’s situation highlights why investors need to look beyond simply asking, “Should I buy SDA?” Minh and Debbie discuss how they assess the bigger picture, review the numbers and consider alternative investment strategies to help determine whether an SDA property is the right fit for the investor’s overall goals. ------------------------ PROPERTY SCORECARD https://propertyscorecard.com.au/ SDA ADVISORY SERVICES https://www.sdaadvisory.com.au SDA RESEARCH REPORTS https://ndis.property/reports EBOOKS: www.robustdesign.com.au www.highphysicalsupport.com.au www.improvedliveability.com.au www.fullyaccessible.com.au LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! Send us Fan Mail 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 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

August 28, 202616 min

EPISODE 346 - NDIS Legislative Changes - Impact on SDA

In this episode, Debbie & Minh dive into the latest NDIS legislative changes—things like tighter reassessment rules, tweaks to eligibility, cuts to some support budgets, and new registration requirements for SIL providers. For SDA stakeholders, the big takeaway is this: SDA capital funding has been protected from Ministerial funding reduction powers, so it’s not in the direct firing line. That said, SDA and SIL are still closely linked. So for property owners, things like provider stability, registration, and overall operational strength are becoming more critical than ever. On a more positive note, we’re also seeing signs that SDA demand is picking up again in certain markets - even in areas that were previously flagged as oversupplied. With development slowing down and providers on the hunt for suitable vacant whole dwellings, the tide may be starting to turn. ------------------------ PROPERTY SCORECARD https://propertyscorecard.com.au/ SDA ADVISORY SERVICES https://www.sdaadvisory.com.au SDA RESEARCH REPORTS https://ndis.property/reports EBOOKS: www.robustdesign.com.au www.highphysicalsupport.com.au www.improvedliveability.com.au www.fullyaccessible.com.au LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! Send us Fan Mail 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 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

August 19, 202614 min

EPISODE 345 - Recent FAQs from Investors

In this episode, Debbie and Minh answer some recent queries that have been received from property owners, investors and providers about selling and leasing SDA properties. They discuss questions relating to the process and costs of selling a tenanted SDA property, the challenges of selling vacant SDA homes, options for property owners seeking SIL providers, including how to connect with local providers through the NDIS Provider Finder, as well as a development in Melbourne with IL apartments that may be suitable for some participants with FA funding. ------------------------ PROPERTY SCORECARD https://propertyscorecard.com.au/ SDA ADVISORY SERVICES https://www.sdaadvisory.com.au SDA RESEARCH REPORTS https://ndis.property/reports EBOOKS: www.robustdesign.com.au www.highphysicalsupport.com.au www.improvedliveability.com.au www.fullyaccessible.com.au LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! Send us Fan Mail 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 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

July 23, 202622 min

EPISODE 344 - Update on the Melbourne SDA market

In this episode, Debbie welcomes back Kevin Chen of Paramount Disability Homes for an updated overview of the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) landscape in Melbourne. Kevin offers a high-level assessment of current and forthcoming SDA supply across the metropolitan region, alongside a detailed examination of the ongoing transition of SDA-funded participants from Victorian Government-operated group homes into newly constructed SDA dwellings. ------------------------ PROPERTY SCORECARD https://propertyscorecard.com.au/ SDA ADVISORY SERVICES https://www.sdaadvisory.com.au SDA RESEARCH REPORTS https://ndis.property/reports EBOOKS: www.robustdesign.com.au www.highphysicalsupport.com.au www.improvedliveability.com.au www.fullyaccessible.com.au LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! Send us Fan Mail 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 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

July 8, 202618 min

EPISODE 343 - Negative Gearing, CGT and SMSF borrowing changes

In this episode, Minh & Debbie unpack the recent legislative changes that have emerged from the 2026 Federal Budget - changes to negative gearing and CGT treatment - and a subsequent Senate deal banning SMSF's from borrowing to purchase residential property. This is not specific to SDA investment, but to all residential investment in Australia. Listen on to understand what the changes mean for your investment portfolio and plans. ------------------------ PROPERTY SCORECARD https://propertyscorecard.com.au/ SDA ADVISORY SERVICES https://www.sdaadvisory.com.au SDA RESEARCH REPORTS https://ndis.property/reports EBOOKS: www.robustdesign.com.au www.highphysicalsupport.com.au www.improvedliveability.com.au www.fullyaccessible.com.au LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! Send us Fan Mail 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 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

June 30, 202614 min

EPISODE 342 - How to rescue an underperforming SDA

In this episode Minh and Debbie unpack the realities of underperforming SDA properties and what investors can do when a property is vacant, generating lower-than-expected income, or struggling to attract the right participants. They explore the most common causes of underperformance, including oversupply, poor micro-location, wrong participant fit, weak marketing, and overly optimistic financial expectations. The conversation also outlines practical rescue strategies, such as improving marketing and referral networks, addressing maintenance issues quickly, reassessing management, considering incentives, and reviewing whether the asset should be repositioned, leased to the general rental market, refinanced, or sold as part of an exit strategy. A grounded, realistic episode for SDA investors who want to understand whether their property is truly underperforming, and what options exist before making a major decision. ------------------------ PROPERTY SCORECARD https://propertyscorecard.com.au/ SDA ADVISORY SERVICES https://www.sdaadvisory.com.au SDA RESEARCH REPORTS https://ndis.property/reports EBOOKS: www.robustdesign.com.au www.highphysicalsupport.com.au www.improvedliveability.com.au www.fullyaccessible.com.au LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! Send us Fan Mail 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 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

June 12, 202623 min

EPISODE 341 - SDA in 2026 - The Market Has Matured

In 2026, the SDA market has matured far beyond the “government‑backed cash‑machine” pitch of 2022, with national vacancy rates sitting above 40% and many outer‑suburban homes sitting empty despite being fully compliant. This episode takes a hard look at what’s changed in Specialist Disability Accommodation, unpacking the four key certainties every investor must now test before committing: tenancy certainty, funding certainty, provider quality, and property suitability . Through real‑world examples and data‑driven insight, Minh and Debbie cut through the noise to show which SDA strategies still work, who should still be in this asset class, and how to treat SDA like the operational, tenancy‑driven investment it really is, not the passive yield product many were sold. ------------------------ PROPERTY SCORECARD https://propertyscorecard.com.au/ SDA ADVISORY SERVICES https://www.sdaadvisory.com.au SDA RESEARCH REPORTS https://ndis.property/reports EBOOKS: www.robustdesign.com.au www.highphysicalsupport.com.au www.improvedliveability.com.au www.fullyaccessible.com.au LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! Send us Fan Mail 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 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

May 29, 202617 min

EPISODE 340 - A Home is more than Bricks and Mortar - Housing Hub snapshot March 2026

In this episode, Minh & Debbie discuss the latest Housing Hub quarterly snapshot and what it reveals about the gap between SDA supply and what participants actually want. Debbie and Minh discuss search and vacancy data, the growing preference for living alone or with family, and why building for the category alone misses the point of creating real homes for real people. ------------------------ PROPERTY SCORECARD https://propertyscorecard.com.au/ SDA ADVISORY SERVICES https://www.sdaadvisory.com.au SDA RESEARCH REPORTS https://ndis.property/reports EBOOKS: www.robustdesign.com.au www.highphysicalsupport.com.au www.improvedliveability.com.au www.fullyaccessible.com.au LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! Send us Fan Mail 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 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

May 11, 202610 min

EPISODE 339 - Our new focus, and what to expect!

In this episode of The SDA Housing Podcast, Debbie and Sim share what’s changing behind the scenes at NDIS Property Australia, including the website’s shift toward built and tenanted SDA properties and new investor resources, as well as an overview of some of our upcoming podcast topics. They also discuss how the SDA market has evolved, why due diligence matters more than ever, and what investors and developers need to focus on in 2026. ------------------------ PROPERTY SCORECARD https://propertyscorecard.com.au/ SDA ADVISORY SERVICES https://www.sdaadvisory.com.au SDA RESEARCH REPORTS https://ndis.property/reports EBOOKS: www.robustdesign.com.au www.highphysicalsupport.com.au www.improvedliveability.com.au www.fullyaccessible.com.au LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! Send us Fan Mail 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 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

March 12, 202626 min

EPISODE 338 - PPC Urban Data Hub

In this episode, Debbie chats with Hong Knowling, founder of PPC Urban. PPC Urban are Town Planners and Planning Property Consultants with a strong focus on data research and market assessment. They discuss PPC Urban's recently launched data hub, which provides property data information relevant to the SDA, aged care and child care sectors. Hong unpacks how the platform brings together NDIS SDA supply and demand, demographics, planning requirements, accessibility scores, and pipeline construction data to reveal genuine “untapped” opportunities for investors, developers, and providers. Hong explains the difference between the free and paid hubs, how their modelling refines NDIA projections down to smaller geographic areas, and how subscribers can use interactive maps, dashboards, and downloadable reports to make better-informed, evidence-based SDA investment decisions across Australia https://ppcurban.com.au/ ------------------------ PROPERTY SCORECARD https://propertyscorecard.com.au/ SDA ADVISORY SERVICES https://www.sdaadvisory.com.au SDA RESEARCH REPORTS https://ndis.property/reports EBOOKS: www.robustdesign.com.au www.highphysicalsupport.com.au www.improvedliveability.com.au www.fullyaccessible.com.au LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW! Send us Fan Mail 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 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