The Steadway NDIS Podcast

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), ass...

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 curren...

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 ...

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 o...

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 navigati...

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 hon...

Join us for a fascinating discussion on the philosophical distinctions that all providers should aspire to in this strategic and insightful take on the state of the SIL sector.

Our guest is Daniel Kyriacou is the Chief Operations Officer of Achieve Australia, one of Australia's largest NDIS providers. Chris Hall is the CEO of Steadway, an NDIS provider on the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, and Newcastle.

NDIS Provider Central Coa...

Annette is an Access Innovator and cofounder of AxAI (https://axai.com.au/ ), a company pioneering AI-powered advocacy tools, assistive technology, and accessibility solutions.   Annette setup AxAI together with her Son, Axel, who is an NDIS participant and innovator in the NDIS space alongside Annette.

In addition to AxAI, Annette recently launched the Disability Services Exchange and with NDIS veteran, Brendon Grail.

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Lyndall Robertshaw is the CEO of Home in Place. Lyndall has over 22 years of experience in housing with 17 years in the community housing sector, prior to this Lyndall worked in the construction industry. Lyndall is a dynamic and proactive executive, has a passion for the housing sector and is committed to the growth of affordable housing.

Central Coast NDIS Provider: https://steadway.com.au/ 

Home in Place: https://homeinpl...

Today, we’re joined by Aleisha Davis, the Chief Executive Officer of The Shepherd Centre, a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children with hearing loss and their families. With over two decades of experience, Aleisha has transformed The Shepherd Centre’s reach, growing its services to support over 900 young people. She’s also the visionary behind HearHub, an innovative platform empowerin...

Looking for an NDIS Provider on the Central Coast? https://steadway.com.au/ 

Vanessa Norman's website: https://vanessanorman.com.au/ 

In this episode Chris Hall and Vanessa Norman discuss what it means to be not only a great provider, but an ethical provider with a true sense of community amongst its clients and staff. We discuss the technology and best practices that any provider can and should put in place in order to...

Book an eZaango demo here: https://www.ezaangocarepartners.com.au/peak-provider/ 

Contact Michael Clark here: https://athletickoala.com.au/ 

Michael Clark is an NDIS marketing consultant, specialising in building target digital marketing solutions at an affordable price for NDIS providers. His insights demonstrate a no nonsense approach to what works in this industry and this podcast delves into deep insights that any N...

As an example of the results Resolv delivers, one current provider is on track for a $1.3M saving over their first year, and they already achieved $361K of savings within the first three months - the overall impact of Resolv over the first year will be a 7% increase in net profit; The majority of SIL providers are leaking $35,892 per participant in roster and claim leakage and are at significant risk of claim payback. Tune i...