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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 207 - PREFERRED HOMES: Ben Burns
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In this episode, we have Ben Burns , the Co-Director from Preferred Homes, based from Gold Coast, but operating primarily in middle ring suburbs around Brisbane & Gold Coast.
Ben was invited into our office to talk to our staff about their bespoke approach to building custom SDA homes for the disability market, and their approach is second to none. Whilst also visiting us, he also sat down with Minh and did an interview for the podcast show too.
Ben talks about their company's humble beginnings 3 years ago, and how they have turned away so much business because the investors requirements do not align with their business values, in this SDA space. He talks about their special relationships with certain Providers on the ground, who come to their brand to build their own homes that they as Providers also want built within their portfolio. Ben talks about their target of infill areas around South East QLD, and how they will be working towards double storey SDA homes aswell into the future. It is very clear from the interview that their company will not build SDAs in the outer masterplanned communities away from infrastructure and amenities, and that they are very much outcome focused when it comes to the end product for SDA Participants.
Points of Difference:
- SDA knock down rebuilds
- Design & Construct
- SDA Participant 'Owner Occupiers'
- Participant Led builds, owned by Providers
- Double Storey SDA homes with lifts
- Infill blocks & not new estates
We commend their approach, and wish there were more SDA builders like the team at Preferred Homes. Congratulations for all the hard word that you do! #Thanks #Ben
PREFERRED HOMES:
"While Preferred Homes is one of the industry leaders in creating custom homes, our expertise extends beyond standard dwellings. We design and create inviting and functional homes for those who have specific needs and requirements, due to a disability. An SDA home by Preferred Homes is not simply providing a solution for the community, it is a beautifully designed home that will become the envy of the street"
https://preferredhomes.com.au/
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