SDA for Investors – The Basics Resource Kit (SC)

🏠 SDA for Investors – The Basics

🤔 Your essential introduction to investing in Specialist Disability Accommodation

🔍 This Resource Kit and practical workshop is for new and aspiring SDA investors who want to understand how SDA really works — and how to do it right.

❓ What Will These Resources and Workshop Explain?

• 📖 What SDA is and who it’s designed for.
• 💸 How SDA funding and pricing work.
• 📐 Key building types and design categories.
• 📊 Market demand, compliance, and approval processes.
• 👥 Who’s who in the SDA sector — and what role they play.
• 🚫 Common risks, pitfalls and how to avoid them.
• 🛠️ What makes SDA investments succeed or fail.
• 🧰 Tools and tips to set up your SDA investment for success.
• 💡 Where to learn more — and how to take your next step with clarity and confidence.

👋 You do not have to come to our live workshop (you can watch the recording after) but we would love to see you and explain things in our straightforward way.
🗨️ We like to use clear words and answer your tricky questions.

🌱 About The Workshop Part of the Kit

❔ You can ask questions in the workshop.
📆 The live workshop is on Thursday 14 October 2025.
🕤 It starts at 9:30 AM (SA Time).
⌛ It will finish at 11:30 AM (SA Time).
💻 It is online, so you can watch on your computer, tablet, or phone.

💵 How Much Does It Cost?

💲 The workshop costs $168.90.
❌ Most people will not be able to claim this on their NDIS plan. 📧 You will get an invoice by email after you book.
💳 If you pay the invoice straight away this will hold your spot.
🗑️ Look in your junk mail if you do not see the invoice.
⏰ If you book late, use a credit card straight away to make sure you don’t miss out.
🚫 Your place is not guaranteed until we receive your payment.

🎥 What Will You Get?

📄 You will get the resource kit with a copy of the slides and resources, templates and links.
🎞️ You will get a video link a few days after the session so you can watch it again, or in case you missed the live session. It will be available to watch for two months.
🗣️ You will get a copy of the auto-transcription for the session.

👋 Who Can Join?

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 This workshop is for anyone considering investing in SDA or wanting to better understand the landscape before diving in. 🎟️ One ticket is for one person.

♿ Accessibility

🔊 Auto transcription will be available.
📼 You will get the video and transcript after the session.

👩‍🏫 Who Are The Presenters?

• 🎙️ Sam Paior will lead the session.
• 👩‍💼 Sam Paior founded and directs The Growing Space.
• 🧑‍⚕️ Loves helping people with disability and their families navigate the NDIS.
• 📚 Has learned a lot about accessibility, design, and disability and the NDIS.
• 🎓 Studied architecture, accessibility, journalism, and disability.
• 💼 Is not a lawyer but knows a lot about how the NDIS works.
• 🤝 Advises government and helps improve disability on the NDIS IAC (Independent Advisory Council).
• ✍️ Writes and speaks about the NDIS in plain language.
• 👪 Learned the most from her two sons and many friends and advocates with disability.
• 🌍 Believes in making the world more accessible for everyone.

📚 Want Even More Resources?

• 🖥️ Join our website membership at The Growing Space.
• 👍 Like or Follow our busy Facebook Page.

❓ Questions?

• 📞 Check our FAQs or reach out.
• 🆘 We’re here to help, and we can’t wait to see you at the workshop!

🌏 Acknowledgement of Country

🖼️ The Growing Space respects the Traditional Custodians of Country in Australia.
🌊 We honour their connection to land, sea, and community.
🌟 We pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.

🤝 Acknowledgement of our Community

💪 The Growing Space thanks disability advocates who came before us.
🌈 We support inclusion and belonging for everyone in the community.
👫 We celebrate people of all abilities, genders, sexual orientations, and races.
🎉 We value diversity and what each person brings to our lives.

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