Email Feedback from Bruce Bromley on one small error mentioned: 

"Just listening to the podcast. There is an error relating to solar and UPS. This issue is often missed that came out in the assessor updates. I have attached both for your reference ..."

CLASSIFICATION ITEM 26 - CLAUSE 22 EMERGENCY POWER SOLUTIONS

"SOLAR STORAGE BATTERIES ARE NOT SUITABLE AND MUST NOT BE USED AS EMERGENCY POWER"

"The reality is once they are charged, it Is not until a power failure that they need recharging which may happen one or two times a year so it pointless having them connected to solar

https://sdaconsulting.com.au/sda-2-hour-backup-requirements-explained/

Height Adjustable Systems

• Kitchen cupboard   
• Kitchen Sink
• Stove cooktop
• Bedroom wardrobes
• Bathroom sink
• Land Estates with 70% plus of Owner Occupiers
• Natural Lighting
• Fire Sprinklers
• Sensory Gardens
• Accessible Motor Vehicle in garage
• Private courtyards outside each bedroom
• Synthetic grass in courtyards
• Sliding doors for courtyards
• Emergency exit door for carer
• Lockdown room for carer
• Automation
• Extra storage
• OOA office, as well as OOA bedroom
• Second living space (media room)
• Wrap around pavement of outside areas
• Internet hub system to be inside OOA office or bedroom (normally part of HPS inclusions)
• Solar panel for solar energy 
• Not charge RRC to the residents of the house
• Hydrotherapy pool 
• Second living space or area, where families can come visit the Carer for a meeting, away from the other participants 
• Fully or partial furniture
• Adjustable medical beds
• Wider doorways (eg bariatric participants needing 1.2m wide bedroom doors)
• Hallway width of 1.5 metres 
• Hoist provision railing going all the way into the bathroom, not just to the entrance of the bathroom ensuite
• Multiple light switches on all sides of the bedroom 
• Extra PowerPoints on walls in bedrooms and living areas … always helpful to have more
• Have USB charging outlets around the kitchen and living rooms
• Security systems around the outside of the house, with light sensors and cameras outside

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In this episode, Jeremy Soden from Forward Access joins Debbie in the office to discusses everything Access Consulting.

Jeremy discusses his journey from building certifier into access consulting and his focus on Specialist Disability Acccommodation having worked in London in residential aged care and disability accommodation before returning to Australia and deciding to focus on accessibility in building standards.

The conversation begins with the NCC livable housing standards that are being adopted in most states of Australia over the coming year or two and the implications for builders and purchasers.

Jeremy then explains in detail the SDA Assessment process from initial planning/design stages to final SDA certification phase.

Best practice in SDA designs vs minimum standards and how important it is to future-proof the property by building well above minimum standards along with common mistakes made in SDA design and building are covered.

The impending release of the updated SDA Design Standards is also discussed and they discuss improvements Jeremy would like to see implemented.

https://forwardaccess.com.au/
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In this episode, part 1 of 2, Dhanika and Brendon discuss the Disability Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation of people with disability.

The Royal Commission recently released its findings in a series of documents with over 200 recommendations for change.  With over 5,000 pages of information, we've only skimmed the surface so far but we go over some of the noteworthy points such as:

- Phasing out special schools and segregated education
Students with disability who are educated separately from other students rarely transition to a mainstream school or classroom. This can contribute to them remaining in other segregated environments throughout their lives.

- Phasing out segregated employment
Including AED's (Australian Disability Enterprises) a concerning type of workplace that potentially infringes on people's human rights, with sub-minimum wage pay.

- Phasing out group homes
Group homes are often undesirable environments where, as the inquiry was told, abuse and neglect are pervasive. Some of this change is already happening with NDIS and the new SDA builds. Four commissioners want group homes phased out entirely over the next 15 years.

Several other recommendations such as the introduction of a Disability Rights Act, are being implemented to move Australia forward in aligning with the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities.

Coming soon will be a follow up episode to this DRC topic, which will be covered by Brendon & Minh.

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This is just a quick little podcast episode presented by Josh and Minh, to explain how we have been going with the zoom webinar rollouts thus far that have been presented to our investor base, as well as the listeners of this podcast show

We figured it would add another element of education to everyone if they can register to our monthly Zoom webinars which we hold every 3 to 4 weeks, in different locations and with different guest speakers. This helps bring more SDA awareness to our wider audience across Australia, aswell as different perspectives from professional speakers. In addition, our own inhouse 'research analyst' Debbie Kindness, gets to present in-depth NDIS technical data in for each webinar.

Enjoy this episode, and hopefully you will come along to one of our upcoming 'awesome' webinars with our ALL STAR guest speakers!!!

Cheers

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People with disabilities are being 'trafficked' for their NDIS funding. 

Recently, a disconcerting and heart-wrenching revelation has come to light within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) landscape. Reports have emerged detailing a disturbing trend wherein individuals with disabilities are becoming victims of masterminded schemes that robs them of the very support they depend on for their well-being. This exploitative phenomenon involves some NDIS providers who "overcharge & defraud the scheme" by luring vulnerable individuals into seemingly promising group homes, only to subject them to neglect, abuse, and inhumane conditions.

The NDIS, initially established to empower and support people with disabilities by providing them with tailored services and funding, is now inadvertently facilitating a distressing criminal activity that has left countless individuals in dire straits. As we delve into this issue, it becomes clear that the lack of oversight by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has allowed this exploitation to persist, putting the lives and well-being of those it is meant to protect at grave risk.

This alarming trend is as cunning as it is cruel. A very small number of NDIS providers entice people with disabilities into group homes, holding out the promise of comprehensive care and support tailored to their specific needs. These promises, however, often prove to be hollow, with individuals finding themselves trapped in nightmarish situations.

Victims report that once inside these group homes, they are subjected to grossly inadequate care, unsanitary living conditions, and, most alarmingly, physical and emotional abuse. The stark disparity between the promises made and the grim realities faced by these vulnerable individuals is a clear indication of the gravity of the situation.

One of the most haunting aspects of this issue is the sheer number of individuals who have seemingly vanished within the NDIS system. Reports suggest that hundreds of people with disabilities are unaccounted for, their whereabouts unknown. These missing persons are often those who have fallen victim to these predatory NDIS providers.

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Dhanika and Matt sit down to do a followup Part 2 of 'COMMON SDA MYTHS'  and debunk some more myths. This content was sourced from the Housing Hub website, and we thank this wonderful organisation for publishing this kind of information to help investors to better understand what is true and false when it comes to SDA relating to Participants.

If you have not listened to Episode 130, here is the link below:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/59OUyjl27AQYKH6FSIF0E9?si=UmHDsIK4TBOpKcsPPkPVlw

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In this initial episode Debbie is joined by Karina and Nicole from SDA Consulting Australia. Karina and Nicole discuss the roles of an SDA Provider as a Disability Property Manager. Nicole is a Property manager with over 18 years experience so she looks at the process very much from the property management perspective.

They discuss the modifications and additional requirements needed by individual participants over and above the standard provisions in the property. A lot of these modifications may need to be paid for by the property owner, particularly if they wish to secure a particular participant as a tenant, however, some additions are funded by the SILs or can be funded through the participant's plan.

They discuss the fact that all SDA-funded participants have to fit into one of 4 broad SDA categories and given the vastly different needs and requirements each individual will have, it is understandable that additional modifications might be needed to ensure the home is suitable for the participant's needs.

The ladies also discuss the SDA property certification and enrollment process to ensure a property is registered with the NDIA and is ready to be tenanted by NDIS Participants as well as the sourcing of participants and the various stakeholders involved in assessing the home for suitability and any modifications required, along with participant matching for multi-tenant homes. The potential vs. actual incomes a property owner may receive are discussed regarding the funding that a participant has as opposed to the funding level that the dwelling has been enrolled for.

The challenges for everyone involved are covered from funding levels, expectations of income by owners, separation of supports and communication between the various stakeholders. Karina and Nicole finish up by explaining the amazing difference to a participant's life that moving into an SDA home can result in - which at the end of the day is the primary reason for Specialist Disability Accommodation.

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It is our goal to see Participants with high-needs disabilities being appropriately housed in accommodation that is right for them. Purpose-built homes promote opportunities for social and economic participation, enhance self-determination, and create conditions for Participants to lead vibrant, safe, and independent lives.

www.robustdesign.com.au
www.highphysicalsupport.com.au
www.improvedliveability.com.au
www.fullyaccessible.com.au

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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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In this episode, Minh and Brendon sit down and talk about an email received in our office, sent by a family in QLD who wanted to touch base with Brendon and let him know that they were inspired to hear about Brendon's battle for appropriate SDA funding after going through the AAT. This family has also been through the AAT three times over the last 2 years, and had almost given up hope, until they heard Brendon's story on our channel.

Brendon talks about how there are some law firms doing pro bono work for NDIS participants fighting the NDIS, but more importantly how hard it is to navigate the legal process of battling the NDIA for correct funding. This episode is all about revealing to our listeners the other side of NDIS - and that is, the path to 'choice and control'. It's when Participant's and the families that support them, struggle for this simple right to get 'choice and control' when it comes to accomodation, and how they live their lives struggling to achieve independence.

This Participant's story highlights the challenges many face in the NDIS in their pursuit for 1:1 and not 2:1 care. Let's take a moment to appreciate the strength and resilience of those who fight for their rights in the face of adversity.

If you have a Participant story you want to tell us about, please reach out to Brendon on email - [email protected]

#NDIS #SDA #DisabilityRights

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GOALS:
It is our goal to see Participants with high-needs disabilities being appropriately housed in accommodation that is right for them. Purpose-built homes promote opportunities for social and economic participation, enhance self-determination, and create conditions for Participants to lead vibrant, safe, and independent lives.

www.robustdesign.com.au
www.highphysicalsupport.com.au
www.improvedliveability.com.au
www.fullyaccessible.com.au

CONTACT:
Please feel free to call us at 1300254397 to talk to one of our friendly staff, otherwise, just pop on over to our website to find out more info on www.ndispropertyaustralia.com.au

DISCLAIMER:
Information contained in this podcast is general in nature only. It does not take into account the objectives, financial situation, or needs of any particular person.

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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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In this episode, Josh and Minh sit down together to chat about the due diligence that is done every day in assessing SDA projects & locations etc to fulfil our preparation to present to our investors. Past podcast episodes talk so often about data research, but our team hasn't really spoken too much about 'product assessment' per se. In this episode, Josh helps our listeners better understand the mechanics behind our "DD" to workout exactly that.

The guys use a live example of an upcoming new release:
Chum St, Golden Square, Bendigo, VICTORIA

Our team as a whole, are working with a developer to help bring to market 5 HPS townhouse villas, which are designed as OOA + 2 participants (3B/3B/1C). The discussion centres around what needs to be put together in the background in order to ensure that we as a team, are satisfied with the demand in any particular area. In addition, the design, the builder, and the end product which are meant for long term tenancy for SDA residents, needs to be assessed carefully too. while also giving SIL Provider (not selected yet) the opportunity to run their business in an efficient and profitable manner by having 5 dwellings side by side to manage.

This sit down chat isn't a in depth discussion about the development itself, but more so about what we as a small team of SDA professionals, need to gather and check over first. We do go off on a tangent a little about other matters (apologies) but it just shows how passionate that we are as a business, to ensure that we are always transparent and focused on delivering a positive outcome for the community.

Our "Due Diligence To Do List"
- Location
- Demand
- Pipeline Products in Area
- Floor Plans
- Inclusions
- Pricing
- Access Architect
- SDA Assessor
- SDA Provider
- SIL Provider
- Builder Background Check
- Listing Agreement
- DA / BA with Council
- Renders
- Contracts
- Deposit(s) payable
- Information Memorandum (IM)
- Podcast Interview w/ Developer
- Inspecting other builds of proposed builder

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It is our goal to see Participants with high-needs disabilities being appropriately housed in accommodation that is right for them. Purpose-built homes promote opportunities for social and economic participation, enhance self-determination, and create conditions for Participants to lead vibrant, safe, and independent lives.

www.robustdesign.com.au

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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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In this Episode Brendon sits down with 3 carers - Liam, Levi and Darcy - whom are all  Independent Support Workers.

The boys discuss a whole range of topics including working with SIL providers and the challenges faced with it, whilst working for Participants as Independents. They explore 'Choice and Control' and whether it really does mean "true" Choice & "true" Control. They talk about what it looks like and how different it is between a Service Provider and Independent Support Workers. They also highlight the complexities around the lack of regulations for becoming an independent support worker, and how there should be some concern by Participants and the NDIA how the barrier to entry is very low, for people who should not be Support Workers, to enter into the business of care provision.

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www.robustdesign.com.au
www.highphysicalsupport.com.au
www.improvedliveability.com.au
www.fullyaccessible.com.au
www.participants.com.au

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DISCLAIMER:
Information contained in this podcast is general in nature only. It does not consider the objectives, financial situation, or needs of any particular person. You need to consider your financial situation and needs before making an

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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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