EPISODE 160 - SDA CONSULTING GROUP (1/3): Bruce Bromley

EPISODEIn this episode, Debbie sits down with Bruce Bromley from SDA CONSULTING AUSTRALIA. Bruce may be considered as one of the founding fathers of the disability industry, in the creation and implementation of the design guidelines and SDA assessment since the early days of SDA.  He discusses his journey into the accessibility and SDA sector and what his companies does do.Bruce tells us what SDA Consulting Australia does, and discusses the training, education and information they disseminate to the industry. Bruce also tells us his views of where the SDA sector is and should be heading and talks about his advocacy of various aspects, particularly around Robust design and Fire safety.The discussion centres around the ideal requirements for Robust design and the failings of the current design standards and new pricing review income levels to ensure suitable development of Robust properties. Bruce also tells us his thoughts on the importance of Fire Safety in building and SDA guidelines and what classification buildings might need to be to include fire sprinklers, along with any clarification on mandatory requirements in the future. This is Episode 1 of 2, and the follow up interview in a few weeks time will be with Karina & Nicole to talk more in depth about the team's property management expertise which is a new business launched in late 2022.For more information about the services that Bruce's companies do, please refer to the website links below:https://www.sdaconsulting.com.au/https://www.equalaccessgroup.com.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebromley/--FOLLOW US ON:LinkedIn InstagramFacebookTwitterGOALS:It is our goal to see Participants with high-needs disabilities being appropriately housed in accommodation that is right for them. Purpose built homes promote opportunities for social and economic participation, enhance self-determination, and create conditions for Participants to lead vibrant, safe, and independent lives.www.robustdesign.com.auwww.highphysicalsupport.com.auwww.improvedliveability.com.auwww.fullyaccessible.com.auwww.participants.com.auCONTACT:Please feel free to call us on 1300254397 to talk to one of our friendly staff, otherwise, just pop on over to our website to find out more info on www.ndispropertyaustralia.com.auDISCLAIMER:Information contained in this podcast is general in nature only. It does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. You need to consider your financial situation and needs before making any decisions based on this information and should seek independent and professional advice for your personal circumstanceSend us Fan MailNDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA:Our team conducts thorough research on Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and provides appropriate technical advice through premium and strategy-based solutions. We also use complex feasibility calculation spreadsheets to help investors understand the expected annual income of an SDA dwelling, the timeline stages of construction of their property, as well as revealing the hidden costs. By staying up-to-date with the latest SDA data and pricing payments information, we help clients make better-informed decisions and achieve their investment goals.FOLLOW US:LinkedInInstagramFacebookCONTACT:Please feel free to call us on 1300 254 397 to talk to one of our friendly staff, otherwise,  just pop on over to our website to find out more.For any podcast related queries or suggestions, please contact our podcast team via [email protected]