EPISODE 176 - FORWARD ACCESS: Jeremy Soden

In this episode, Jeremy Soden from Forward Access joins Debbie in the office to discusses everything Access Consulting.Jeremy discusses his journey from building certifier into access consulting and his focus on Specialist Disability Acccommodation having worked in London in residential aged care and disability accommodation before returning to Australia and deciding to focus on accessibility in building standards.The conversation begins with the NCC livable housing standards that are being adopted in most states of Australia over the coming year or two and the implications for builders and purchasers.Jeremy then explains in detail the SDA Assessment process from initial planning/design stages to final SDA certification phase.Best practice in SDA designs vs minimum standards and how important it is to future-proof the property by building well above minimum standards along with common mistakes made in SDA design and building are covered.The impending release of the updated SDA Design Standards is also discussed and they discuss improvements Jeremy would like to see implemented.https://forwardaccess.com.au/[email protected] US A GOOGLE REVIEW!--FOLLOW US ON:LinkedIn InstagramFacebookTwitterGOALS:Our goal is 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 circumstances. Send 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]