Autism, Water Safety & the NDIS | Steadway NDIS Podcast

Could You Be Missing Out on SDA? Expert Insights from Greg Barry

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.  #NDIS #SDA #SpecialistDisabilityAccommodation #DisabilitySupport #SupportCoordination #OccupationalTherapy #IndependentLiving #NDISParticipants #DisabilityHousing #GregBarry #SteadwayPodcast #NDISAustralia

How AI Can Transform NDIS Compliance Forever

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.  #NDIS #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Compliance #NDISProviders #SupportCoordination #DisabilityServices #AgenticAI #AgedCare #RiskManagement #Governance #BusinessSystems #Technology #NDISBusiness #Innovation

Autism Support in Australia: Challenges, Innovation & the NDIS with Jacqui Borland of Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

What does it really mean to support autistic people—and are we getting it wrong? In this powerful conversation, Chris Hall sits down with Jacqui Borland, CEO of Aspect (one of Australia’s largest autism service providers), to unpack the reality behind autism support, the NDIS, and the shift toward neuroaffirming practices. From late diagnosis and personal lived experience… to the challenges families face navigating costly assessments and a complex system… this episode dives deep into the truths most people aren’t talking about.

State of the SDA Sector with Vera Living CEO Jacob Collier | Steadway NDIS Podcast

In this episode of the Steadway NDIS Podcast, Chris Hall sits down with Jacob Collier, CEO of Vera Living, one of Australia’s largest SDA providers. Together, they unpack the real state of the SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) sector — what’s working, what’s not, and where the industry is heading. From participant experience and funding challenges to investment myths and market shifts, this is an honest, in-depth conversation about the future of disability housing in Australia.

Autism, Water Safety & the NDIS | Steadway NDIS Podcast

Chris Hall talks with Autism Swim General Manager, Antoinette Spear, about water safety, neuro-inclusive swimming, and how families can better access the right support.