Making a Better Quality of Life Accessible to All.

We are changing the landscape of Special Disability Accommodation (SDA) across Australia. Our holistic approach ensures every project is a step towards empowering independence and enhancing the quality of life for participants.

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About Us.

SDA Abodes specialise in land acquisitions, design and building SDA homes on vacant land or through knockdown rebuilds. Our expertise also includes research, finance solutions, participant outreach, and collaboration with SIL providers, families, and key stakeholders.

Our strategy is formed by in-depth research with a focus on key infill sites within metropolitan suburbs and regional areas, ensuring optimal location and accessibility close to health, transport and shopping facilities.

Michael Klim - Brand Ambassador.

Michael’s journey with Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) has highlighted the challenges faced by individuals with mobility limitations. His experience underscores the critical role that accessible housing plays in fostering independence, security, and a sense of community.

Listen to Michael discussing how the NDIS continues to evolve and how the SDA frameworks continue to adapt to meet the needs of participants. From identifying key locations to designing homes that meet the individual needs of residents.
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How do you see the NDIS and SDA landscape evolving in the coming years?
How do we identify undersupply locations for SDA housing?
What factors does SDA Living Australia consider for suburb accessibility?
How does SDA Living Australia lead in Best Practice Design?
How does industry collaboration inform SDA projects and meet participant needs?
What message for those struggling to find housing? How can SDA Living Australia help?
How are you overcoming Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) challenges?
How do you see the NDIS and SDA landscape evolving in the coming years?
How do we identify undersupply locations for SDA housing?
What factors does SDA Living Australia consider for suburb accessibility?
How does SDA Living Australia lead in Best Practice Design?
How does industry collaboration inform SDA projects and meet participant needs?
What message for those struggling to find housing? How can SDA Living Australia help?
How are you overcoming Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) challenges?
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Our Approach.

SDA Abodes is committed to creating optimal SDA homes through a deep understanding of each participant's unique needs. The process involves direct engagement with participants, their families, and support networks, ensuring that every home is meticulously designed to enhance independence and improve quality of life.

Our approach to Specialist Disability Accommodation transcends standard practices:
  • Close interaction with participants, their carers, and families, and the ability to customise the home to meet specific needs and aspirations.
  • From initial site selection to final design details, the voices of those living in and caring for the home are valued and respected.
  • Navigating the NDIS system can be complex; SDA Abodes provides comprehensive support throughout the process.
  • The journey is streamlined, from securing funding to identifying the ideal location, with the guidance of an accredited construction team.
  • A smooth, stress-free experience is ensured for clients at every stage.
  • A participant-focused approach creates homes that are functional, comfortable, secure, and uplifting.
  • Each design reflects a philosophy of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Feedback from participants’ lived experiences is actively sought and utilised to enhance designs.
  • In-house architects and designers work closely with support providers to integrate best practices and innovative solutions.
  • Prioritising the reduction of environmental and sensory triggers is essential in all designs.

Our Abodes.

Our Build Standard

At SDA Abodes, the focus is exclusively on building Class 3 Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) dwellings—a choice that ensures the highest standards of suitability and compliance:
Designed for Multiple Residents
Class 3 buildings are specifically tailored for residential use by multiple unrelated individuals, making them ideal for SDA purposes.
Accessibility and Compliance
Class 3 classification ensures that essential accessibility features are seamlessly integrated, meeting strict standards to accommodate people with disabilities.
Avoiding Costly Mistakes
Our commitment to Class 3 eliminates the risk of rework and registration issues often associated with other building classifications.
Expertise and Trust
By specialising in Class 3 builds, SDA Abodes guarantees homes that are safe, compliant, and designed to meet the unique needs of each resident.
Enhanced Safety Features
Class 3 SDA dwellings include higher fire resistance ratings for internal and separation walls, self-closing doors to improve safety and accessibility, and comprehensive fire safety systems, such as sprinklers, alarms, and evacuation procedures.

This standard ensures every home not only meets but exceeds expectations for quality and safety, reinforcing our dedication to high-quality SDA developments.
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Design Categories

Our properties are meticulously designed to meet SDA standards and Liveable Housing Australia's guidelines, creating spaces that prioritise accessibility, safety, and comfort.
High Physical Support Homes
For High Physical Support homes, we incorporate essential features to enhance ease of use and independence. Automated doors and blinds streamline daily interactions, while an uninterrupted power supply supports critical equipment. Ceiling hoist provisions connect bedrooms to bathrooms, enabling smooth transitions and assistance as needed. We design with widened doorways throughout to accommodate mobility aids and can customise layouts for bariatric needs.
Fully Accessible Homes
Our Fully Accessible homes include widened doorways, adjustable kitchen benchtops, and accessible bathroom vanities, creating functional spaces that foster independence.
Improved Liveability
Improved Liveability is a key element of our designs. We integrate lighting systems, high-contrast surfaces, and intuitive wayfinding solutions for easy navigation and enhanced visibility. Clear sight lines, light-based doorbells, fire alarms, hearing loops, and auditory augmentation systems provide essential support for residents with hearing needs. Features like strategic labelling, consistent fixture placement, and sensory-sensitive lighting contribute to a calming, supportive environment.
Thoughtfully Designed
Our SDA Abodes are thoughtfully designed to enhance liveability, offering a high level of physical accessibility and tailored features for individuals with sensory, intellectual, or cognitive impairments.

Our Technology.

An integrated digital foundation supporting cross-border assets and long-term operations — from planning through to smart tenancy.
LIFECYCLE

Digital Building Lifecycle Platform

A single governed platform across the full building lifecycle, reducing information gaps and management risk for cross-border teams.

BIM/IFC

BIM Governance (OpenBIM/IFC)

OpenBIM/IFC-based model governance with stable cross-region and cross-device access, ensuring consistent and traceable information across design, construction, and operations.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project Information Management

Structured tracking of progress, quality issues, and technical documents to enable collaboration and support compliance in complex delivery environments.

FM/ CAFM

FM / Asset Management

Integrated asset, maintenance, work order, and cost records linked to BIM –providing auditable operational governance for long-term asset management.

IOT / SMART OPS

IoT / Smart Operations

Energy, environment and equipment data turned into actionable alerts and operational workflows. AI-assisted summaries can be added where applicable.

ADVISORY/ESG

Advisory & ESG / Digital Governance

Support for net-zero/ESG targets, international BIM standards, and digital governance. Evidence packages available upon request during formal review.

Our Difference.

Holistic Participant Well-being

At SDA Abodes, we focus on integrating advanced wellness and sensory technology in our SDA homes, ensuring not only physical accessibility but also promoting the mental and emotional well-being of our participants.
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Green and Smart Technology

SDA Abodes is committed to sustainable building practices and smart home technology, creating environmentally friendly homes that enhance the living experience for our residents.

Innovative Design Partnerships

We showcase our partnerships with in-house design architects and designers at SDA Abodes to create aesthetically pleasing, functional spaces that stand out in the SDA sector.
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Bespoke Design Solutions

SDA Abodes provides bespoke design solutions tailored to the unique challenges and preferences of NDIS participants, ensuring that every home meets their specific needs.

Meet Our Team.

With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, our team at SDA Abodes has successfully delivered more than 100 SDA dwellings across Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. Our expertise in acquisitions, finance, design, and project management, combined with our understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, enables us to create homes that foster independence and enhance quality of life.
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Rod Cannon

Director

Rod has over 30 years of experience in property development, finance, and marketing, having sold over $700 million in property and developed over $200 million in his own projects. He's owned and operated finance brokerages and has 10+ years experience in international trade and trade finance.
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Dion George

Director

Experienced Property Partner with over 25 years of experience. Skilled in Digital Strategy, Sales Management, and Software as a Service (SaaS). Strong entrepreneurship is driven by my startup experience from the REA Group.
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Simon Sharp

Chief Financial Officer

A chartered accountant with over 25 years experience in finance across various industries, including Funds Management, Property Development, Wholesale & Distribution. Simon has also worked at various ASX listed finance companies.
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Phil Curran

General Manager

Phil’s experience as a General Manager includes being a partner in a residential real estate firm, plus as the general sales manager for a BMW dealership for over 18 years. Skilled in negotiation, customer satisfaction and business development.
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Sep Roshan

Head of Construction

A professional with in-depth knowledge and experience he leads and manages the construction team, overseeing all aspects of the project from the initial planning and documentation, to contractor negotiation, management & site supervision to completion.
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Ying-Li Yin (Morris)

Chief Strategy Officer

Shapes the group’s long-term vision by identifying emerging market opportunities and driving strategic transformation. They align corporate objectives with operational execution to ensure sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
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Keiron Humbler

Operations Manager

With over two decades of experience, our Operations Manager is the driving force behind our success. Keiron translates his deep industry knowledge into flawless execution, strategically optimising every process for peak performance and quality.
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Ramtin Farokhnejad

Head of Ai & IT Systems

As Head of AI & IT, I focus my energies as the architect of our unique competitive edge. Our vision drives the constant innovation of our proprietary, in-house platforms, infusing them with next-generation AI to redefine our market capabilities.
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Doug Stevens

National Acquisitions Manager

Experienced executive with 30+ years in building, property, and land development. Proven success leading top Australian companies, driving exceptional sales and marketing results through strategic planning and strong stakeholder relationships.
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Jen Burkitt

Acquisitions

Jen has over 40 years of experience in customer service and administration, including branch management at major banks and mortgage brokering. She spent 12 years in local government, leading customer service teams and coordinating strategic business planning while supporting corporate reporting.
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Pascal Marie

Architect

Registered architect having worked across all sectors of commercial architecture. Including client engagement, producing high-quality drawings. He has experience across a broad spectrum of projects, from masterplanning or early schematic design works through to completed construction documentation.
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Antonina Jukoff

National Marketing & Communications Manager

Antonina combines a background in property, architecture, and over five years' experience promoting NDIS services in the community services sector, with a keen interest in inclusive housing. Skilled in content creation, event management, digital marketing, and project management.
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Mariedel Lanto

Senior Data Analyst

Mariedel is experienced in data analytics, data science, and data management across banking, healthcare, and technology sectors. Skilled in Python, Spark, SQL, and Tableau, she leverages her expertise in quantitative analysis and advanced modelling techniques to drive business growth and uncover actionable insights.
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Barbara Frost

Client Services Manager

Barbara brings over 20 years of construction experience, specialising in project management and client liaison. Her deep knowledge of the industry, combined with her dedication to client care, ensures smooth, stress-free projects and exceptional results, making her an invaluable asset to our team.
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Jeremy Goddard

Prime Mortage Group

Jeremy has 29+ years experience in mortgage origination, securitisation, and commercial brokering. Skilled in financial statement analysis, and credit assessment. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.
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Michael Klim

Brand Ambassador

His inspiring story of resilience and determination in the face of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) aligns perfectly with our mission to empower people with disabilities to live strong and independent lives.

Engagement With SDA Abodes.

At SDA Abodes, we understand that successful development hinges on meaningful engagement.

Our "Engage With Us" initiative brings together key stakeholders—including Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers, participants, their families, and support networks—to ensure our SDA homes are meticulously designed to meet the specific needs of each individual. By fostering these connections, we not only enhance the quality of our projects but also provide investors and landowners with confidence in the viability and value of their investments.

Our Engagement Process.

At SDA Abodes, we believe that the best outcomes are achieved through collaboration. Our "Collaborate with Us" initiative is designed to bring together all relevant stakeholders - including Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers, participants, their families, and their broader support networks - to create homes that truly meet the unique needs of each individual.

Initial Consultation

The process begins by convening all relevant stakeholders—SIL groups, participants, their families, and support workers—to discuss the participant’s needs, goals, and vision for their home.

Customised Design

The team develops a design that embodies these insights, prioritising a living space that meets functional requirements and enhances the participant’s quality of life.

Ongoing Engagement

Engagement continues throughout the construction process, maintaining open lines of communication, inviting feedback, and making necessary adjustments to ensure the final home exceeds expectations.

Seamless Integration

Collaboration with SIL providers facilitates a smooth transition into the new home, ensuring that all support systems are effectively integrated into the participant’s daily life.

The Power of Engagement.

At SDA Abodes, each participant’s journey is treated as unique. By working closely with SIL providers and support networks, homes are designed to promote independence, comfort, and overall well-being.

Explore a sustainable investment opportunity. Contact us today to discuss how we can assist in creating the ideal SDA home for long-term value and impact.

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