In this episode of the Steadway NDIS Podcast, Chris Hall sits down with Jeremy Hope, CEO of the SDA Alliance, to discuss the future of the NDIS, SDA housing, sector reform, participant outcomes, and what meaningful innovation should look like in disability support. Jeremy brings a powerful combination of lived experience, sector leadership, governance, policy insight, and SDA expertise. Together, Chris and Jeremy explore the current pressures facing providers, the importance of protecting participant choice and control, the role of SDA in creating independence, and why reform must never lose sight of the human story. Learn more about Steadway: https://steadway.com.au Explore our SDA services: https://steadway.com.au/sda Try our SDA Eligibility Checker: https://steadway.com.au/sda/sda-eligibility-checker/

In this episode, Chris sits down with Greg Barry, Founder and Principal Consultant of SDA Services, one of Australia's leading experts in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).

Together, they explore some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding SDA, who may be eligible, and how SDA can create life-changing outcomes for NDIS participants. From single occupancy funding and SDA applications to value-for-money considerations and participant success stories, this conversation provides practical insights for participants, families, Support Coordinators, Occupational Therapists, and disability sector professionals.

Topics covered include: ✅ What most people misunderstand about SDA ✅ SDA vs SIL – understanding the difference ✅ Who may qualify for SDA (including overlooked cohorts) ✅ The biggest mistakes in SDA applications ✅ Single occupancy vs group living arrangements ✅ Why diagnosis alone doesn't determine SDA eligibility ✅ SDA funding and value-for-money considerations ✅ Real-world outcomes, including safety, hospitalisation, and quality of life improvements ✅ The future of SDA and the evolving NDIS landscape Whether you're exploring SDA for yourself, supporting a participant, or working within the disability sector, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the most misunderstood areas of the NDIS.

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Most NDIS providers believe they're compliant. But what if the biggest compliance risks aren't being caused by bad staff, poor care, or lack of effort? What if they're hidden inside fragmented systems, missing evidence, disconnected data, and risks that nobody can see until it's too late? In this episode of the Steadway NDIS Podcast, Chris Hall sits down with Max King, Founder and Executive Chairman of Auscare Support and Founder of Kortado, a compliance platform built specifically for NDIS and Aged Care providers. Together, they explore how AI, automation, and emerging technologies could fundamentally change the way providers manage compliance, risk, audits, governance, and participant outcomes.

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