The Steadway NDIS Podcast

For NDIS Professional and Business Owners in Australia - join us for conversations with industry leaders, in which we discuss the future of the industry and what it means to be a great NDIS Provider.

The Steadway NDIS Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Chris Hall, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Chris Hall hosts The Steadway NDIS Podcast, a business show with 37 episodes published.

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  Episode #37

  The NDIS Provider Debate: Registration, Housing, Workforce & Participant Choice

  Sep 16, 20261h 4m

  In this episode, host Chris Hall sits down with Brendon Grail, former CEO of My Plan Manager and an experienced voice in the NDIS sector, for a wide-ranging conversation about some of the major issues facing participants, providers and support workers. Chris and Brendan explore the debate around registered and unregistered NDIS providers, differences in regulatory requirements, participant choice and control, and the relationship between disability housing and support provision. They also discuss whether women can face particular challenges navigating the NDIS, as well as workforce pressures and the potential safety implications when support workers are working extremely long hours. Visit the Steadway Website: https://steadway.com.au/ Check out Brendon Grail's Website: https://brendongrail.com/about-me

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  Episode #36

  Breaking Barriers: Spinal Cord Research, SDA & Independent Living with Perry Cross | NDIS Podcast

  Sep 8, 202657 min

  What does the future of disability support look like when lived experience leads the conversation? In this episode of the Steadway NDIS Podcast, Chris Hall speaks with Perry Cross, founder of the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation and CEO of Accessible Homes Australia. Perry shares his experience as a ventilated quadriplegic and discusses groundbreaking spinal cord injury research, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), assistive technology, participant choice, independent living and the importance of separating housing from care. The episode also explores group homes, onsite shared support, hospital discharge barriers and why accessible housing should be designed around dignity, independence and real choice. ️ Featuring Perry Cross Hosted by Chris Hall, Steadway #NDIS #SDA #DisabilitySupport #IndependentLiving #AccessibleHousing #SpinalCordInjury #DisabilityAdvocacy #AssistiveTechnology

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  Episode #35

  NDIS Reform, SDA Housing & The Future of Disability Support

  Jun 28, 20261h 13m

  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/

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  Episode #34

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

  Jun 10, 20261h 4m

  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

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  Episode #33

  How AI Can Transform NDIS Compliance Forever

  Jun 1, 20261h 8mS0

  <p>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...

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