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Workshop Recording: I’ve got SDA! What now? Resource Kit

A brown poster with a wooden framing of a house being built. On top of that image is the I heart ndis logo. Around the image is text in white reading: “Finding or building Specialist Disability Accommodation for those with already approved SDA funding in their NDIS plan”. The Growing Space logo is on the bottom right side. Sam’s name and caricature are above it.

Finding or Building Specialist Disability Accommodation for those with already approved SDA funding in the NDIS Plan

❗ PLEASE NOTE: This is a recording of a workshop, not a spot in a live event. You'll get instant access to watch the recording whenever it suits you. To see our upcoming live workshops click here.

🧰 Resource Kit: Includes the video recording of our most recent workshop, plus slides and related resources

🎥 Workshop Recording: This workshop was recorded live on 17 June 2025

💲 Price: $168.90

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🏠 I’ve got SDA! What now?

🤔 Finding or Building Specialist Disability Accommodation for those with already approved SDA funding in the NDIS Plan. 

🔍This workshop is for participants, families and their allies who already have Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding approved in their NDIS plan and are ready to take the next steps. 
💡 You might be thinking about finding an SDA home to move into, or building one yourself. Either way, this resource kit will walk you through the practical decisions and processes involved. We do have a focus on the opportunity to build your own home. 
💪 This is your plain-language, step-by-step guide to making the most of your SDA funding. 

🎯 Who Is This For? 

🧍 This workshop is for people who already have SDA funding in their plan and their families and supporters. 
❓ You may not know what to do with your SDA funding yet. 
📘 This Resource Kit helps you understand what steps to take next. 

❓ What Will These Resources and Workshop Explain?

  • 🔎 You will learn what kind of SDA home you can move into.
  • 🛠️ You will get tools on how to choose to build, buy, rent or renovate a home.
  • 💰 You will learn how SDA money works and how to use it.
  • 🤝 You will learn who you need on your support and building team.
  • 🧾 We will cover what rules and reports your home must follow.
  • 🏷️ You will get ideas on how to pick the right providers to help.
  • 🔗 We will share where to get more support and trusted information.
🎥 Watch this whenever suits you — pause, rewind, and come back to it. No need to clear your calendar for a live session.

🗨️ We use clear words, and we’ve built the tricky questions people always ask into the workshop.

💵 How Much Does It Cost?

💲 The Kit costs $168.90.
📧 You will get a personal standard invoice by email after you order.
💳 You pay the invoice straight away or
📤 You can send the invoice to your plan manager to pay if you are plan managed.
✅ You can often claim this cost on your NDIS plan - if it is in line with your NDIS plan.
🔹 When you order, you can pick the right line item for your invoice.
🔹 This helps your plan manager claim it from the right category.
🔎 You can check with your plan manager before you order.
🗑️ Look in your junk mail if you do not see the invoice.
🚫 Once you have paid, we do not offer any cancellations as you will already have the kit.

🎥 What Will You Get?

📄 After you have paid, you will get an email with two links,
📄 The first link is to the resource kit with a copy of the slides and a checklist and/or resources/workbook of important information.
🎞️ You will also get a video link to register on Zoom to watch the last peer session recording.
🗣️ After you register you will also see the auto-transcription for the session at the Zoom link.

👋 Who Can Order?

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 NDIS participants, nominees, family, workers and anyone who wants to learn more can join.
🎟️ One ticket is for one person.

♿ Accessibility

🔊 Auto transcription is provided.
📼 You will get the video and transcript after the session.

👩‍🏫 Who Are The Presenters?

🎙️ Sam Paior leads the video recorded session. Sam Paior
  • 👩‍💼 Sam Paior founded and directs The Growing Space.
  • 🧑‍⚕️ Loves helping people with disability and their families navigate the NDIS.
  • 📚 Sam learned a lot about accessibility, design, and disability and the NDIS.
  • 🎓 She studied architecture, accessibility, journalism, and disability.
  • 💼 Sam 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) (this kit is NOT part of her IAC work).
  • ✍️ 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.

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🌏 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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