EPISODE 312 - The SDA Landscape: Opinions of an SDA Assessor

In this episode, Minh and Debbie review and discuss an email response from Bruce Bromley of Equal Access Group and SDA Consulting. The email letter addresses a question posed in a previous episode regarding his perspective on the current 2025 state of the play across Specialist Disability Accommodation.Bruce's expertise and leadership have made him a trusted authority in the field of Specialist Disability Accommodation assessment, ensuring safe, compliant, and accessible housing for people with disabilities across AustraliaProfessional BackgroundBruce Bromley is a highly respected and experienced SDA Assessor in Australia.He has over 32 years of experience in disability access, architectural design, documentation, and project management.Bruce is the Director of Certification and Compliance at Equal Access Group Pty Ltd, a leading consultancy in disability access and SDA compliance.Key Qualifications & RolesAccredited SDA Assessor (Registration Number SDA00002).Co-author of the SDA Design Standards, contributing significantly to the guidelines that shape accessible housing in Australia.Livable Housing Assessor (Registration Number LHA10002) and Changing Places Assessor (Registration Number CP001).Member of the Standards Australia development committee FP-017 Emergency Management Planning – Facilities (AS3745), focusing on emergency planning for people with disabilities.Industry InfluenceThought Leader: Bruce is recognized as a leading voice in the SDA sector, frequently publishing on building classification, fire safety, and compliance risks in SDA housing.Advocacy: He has played a key role in shaping national standards and best practices for accessible accommodation, ensuring both regulatory compliance and improved outcomes for people with disabilities.------------------------------------LEAVE US A GOOGLE REVIEW!SDA ADVISORY SERVICEShttps://www.sdaadvisory.com.auSDA RESEARCH REPORTShttps://ndis.property/reportsEBOOKS:www.robustdesign.com.auwww.highphysicalsupport.com.auwww.improvedliveability.com.auwww.fullyaccessible.com.auSend 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]