The Steadway NDIS Podcast

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

In this episode of the Steadway NDIS Podcast, host Chris Hall sits down with Michael Perusco, CEO of National Disability Services (NDS), to unpack the real state of Australia’s disability sector.

Find out what success looks like in promoting yourself as an NDIS provider and creating authentic connection with the community with host Chris Hall of Steadway, and founder of Able Plus, Ian Coker. Registered NDIS Provider NSW: https://steadway.com.au/Able Plus: https://www.ableplus.net.au/
Able Finder: https://www.ablefinder.net.au/