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The DHS Difference
Disability Housing Solutions
29 episodes
2 days ago
All things Specialist Disability Accommodation. Hear it direct from Disability Housing Solutions, Australia's largest SDA provider. Leading the national conversation about SDA homes from a tenants perspective, from a landlords perspective, from a stakeholder perspective. Cut through the BS. We have NO affiliation with builders, marketers, finance people... or anyone! Just unbiased, expert, collaborative, compassionate and innovative ideas for everyone in the SDA ecosystem.
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All things Specialist Disability Accommodation. Hear it direct from Disability Housing Solutions, Australia's largest SDA provider. Leading the national conversation about SDA homes from a tenants perspective, from a landlords perspective, from a stakeholder perspective. Cut through the BS. We have NO affiliation with builders, marketers, finance people... or anyone! Just unbiased, expert, collaborative, compassionate and innovative ideas for everyone in the SDA ecosystem.
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Episodes (20/29)
The DHS Difference
Episode 30 - Automating admin tasks

Changes to the ways businesses tackle productivity are moving fast. David and Lauren discuss one of their strategies.

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1 week ago
1 minute 3 seconds

The DHS Difference
Episode 30 - Lauren and David catch up to share some recent lessons learned

Some SDA providers are experiencing some pretty rapid growth and that can cause different challenges. This episode unpacks some of the ways that DHS has tackled these challenges.

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1 week ago
30 minutes 8 seconds

The DHS Difference
Episode 30 - hiring our CEO

An experience, professional executive will take your organisation the next level

Watch episode 30 of the DHS Difference for the full conversation

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1 week ago
1 minute 26 seconds

The DHS Difference
Episode 29 - PNP Group

David Esler speaks with Marcus Pavlakis from PNP Group about the company's innovative approach to building accessible homes. They discuss the challenges faced in the disability and aged care sectors, the importance of universal design, and the need for high quality construction that prioritises both residents and staff wellbeing. Marcus shares PNP's insights on upcoming projects and the philosophy behind creating luxurious, accessible living spaces that cater to a diverse range of needs.

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1 month ago
35 minutes 36 seconds

The DHS Difference
Market Stewardship

To hear the full conversation, check out episode 28 of The DHS Difference

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1 month ago
1 minute 16 seconds

The DHS Difference
Developing Sustainability

For the full conversation, check out Episode 27 of The DHS Difference

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1 month ago
1 minute 36 seconds

The DHS Difference
Episode 28 - Empowered Liveability - 2 of 2

Wow!

The conversation with Nicole and Goro from Empowered Liveability went so long that we had to turn it into two episodes! These guys are so much fun and so knowledgable about all things SDA.

If you've been wondering how to buy your own SDA home, whats happening in the Victorian market space, the fall out from SDA provider de-registrations or the challenges of being an SDA provider, these next two episodes are for you.

We can't wait for our Christmas episode with Nicole and Goro to wrap up 2025.

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1 month ago
26 minutes 4 seconds

The DHS Difference
Episode 27 - Empowered Liveability 1 of 2

Wow!

The conversation with Nicole and Goro from Empowered Liveability went so long that we had to turn it into two episodes! These guys are so much fun and so knowledgable about all things SDA.

If you've been wondering how to buy your own SDA home, whats happening in the Victorian market space, the fall out from SDA provider de-registrations or the challenges of being an SDA provider, these next two episodes are for you.

We can't wait for our Christmas episode with Nicole and Goro to wrap up 2025.

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1 month ago
29 minutes 39 seconds

The DHS Difference
Episode 26 - new tenancy laws

How do new tenancy laws impact SDA?

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3 months ago
1 minute 29 seconds

The DHS Difference
Episode 26 - SIL and SDA separation

Complexities in separating SIL and SDA

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3 months ago
1 minute 27 seconds

The DHS Difference
Episode 26 - Emile McPhee from Hamilton Locke Solicitors

In the evolving landscape of Specialist Disability Accommodation, understanding the legal and practical considerations is crucial for success. Emile McPhee, a seasoned property and finance lawyer, shares insights from his extensive experience in the sector.

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3 months ago
34 minutes 56 seconds

The DHS Difference
What are the options for SIL's?

Ok... you need to do SOMETHING about your property portfolio, but what?!

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4 months ago
1 minute 9 seconds

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Without technical property experience you will lose millions of dollars

Nicola Lemon is the National Social and Affordable HousingLead at KPMG.

SIL providers often lack expertise in property and tenancymanagement.

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4 months ago
1 minute 6 seconds

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Episode 25 - The Hidden Cost of Holding Property: A Wake-Up Call for SIL Providers

What’s really draining SIL providers?

Nicola Lemon from KPMG joins David and Lauren to unpack the hard truths about property management in the disability housing sector.

From mounting financial pressures to strategic exit options, this episode dives deep into why holding property might be hurting your mission and what CHPs and government policy have to do with it.

A must-listen for SDA and SIL leaders ready to future-proof their operations.

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4 months ago
35 minutes 35 seconds

The DHS Difference
Episode 24: SDA Provider Collapse!

Learn what's happening in the SDA provider market such that two industry titans have recently gone under.

Lauren and David unpack everything from over the top bureaucratic compliance to potential shenanigans that ended two SDA providers.

Don't miss this one!

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5 months ago
30 minutes 52 seconds

The DHS Difference
Episode 23: Matt Greer

Matt didn't accept his first determination and ended up with the result he needed.

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8 months ago
1 minute 4 seconds

The DHS Difference
Episode 23: Matt Greer

In 2006 Matt noticed something wasn't quite right.


A moment of "jelly leg" was the beginning of changes in his life that no one saw coming.


Fast forward to today and Matt is an inspiring example of someone who first decides, "This is happening" then works out how to do it.


His story is incredible.

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8 months ago
33 minutes 14 seconds

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Episode 22 - Sexual and Social Safety

This is a really important topic.

Mel Harrison from Sitting Low Reaching High joins the podcast today as a project officer on new guidelines for stakeholders in how to address Sexual and Social Safety for people with disabilities.

If you work in the space, this episode is a must watch.

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9 months ago
34 minutes 17 seconds

The DHS Difference
Episode 21 - Is "Robust", robust enough?

This is a challenging area within the SDA design guidelines. There are standard "Robust" build guidelines but for many, these standards are not robust enough.

Anna Crump has had an extensive background in working with people who have destructive behaviours both in the private sector as well as 10 years with the Office of the Public Guardian. Her knowledge is top notch.

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11 months ago
22 minutes 35 seconds

The DHS Difference
How does life change when you move into an SDA home?
11 months ago
2 minutes 39 seconds

The DHS Difference
All things Specialist Disability Accommodation. Hear it direct from Disability Housing Solutions, Australia's largest SDA provider. Leading the national conversation about SDA homes from a tenants perspective, from a landlords perspective, from a stakeholder perspective. Cut through the BS. We have NO affiliation with builders, marketers, finance people... or anyone! Just unbiased, expert, collaborative, compassionate and innovative ideas for everyone in the SDA ecosystem.