The SILosophy’s Podcast
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Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
In this episode of SILosophy, Tania sits down with Minh and Debbie from NDIS Property Australia to explore the evolving landscape of housing within the NDIS. They discuss the stark reality of the housing shortfall for participants who are not eligible for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), the rise of innovative solutions like manor homes and apartments, and how providers can strategically address these gaps.
Whether you're a seasoned provider or new to the sector, this episode is packed with actionable insights into navigating SIL housing, working with investors, and future-proofing your business amidst ongoing NDIS changes.
Episode Highlights with Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Meet Minh and Debbie from NDIS Property Australia
02:20 – Understanding the difference between SDA and SIL housing
05:45 – The housing crisis: 96% of participants are not eligible for SDA
10:30 – Addressing the housing gap: Slightly modified co-living SIL homes
13:40 – The transition from legacy stock and group homes to SIL and SDA
19:15 – Challenges in finding the right housing: Location, demand, and participant preferences
25:50 – Exploring innovative housing models: Manor homes, apartments, and villas
32:00 – Advice for new SIL providers: The importance of collaboration, market knowledge, and continuous learning
36:45 – About NDIS Property Australia’s podcast and upcoming SIL Summit session
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Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
In this episode of SILosophy, Tania sits down with Josh Picks from Resolv to discuss the pressing issues around rostering, claiming, and funding in the Supported Independent Living (SIL) space. With extensive experience working alongside SIL providers, Josh shares valuable insights into the systemic challenges and practical steps to reduce financial losses and improve participant outcomes.
Josh and Tania dive deep into how SIL providers can reclaim lost revenue by aligning funding, rostering, and claiming processes, and they explore how these improvements can directly translate into better care and support for participants.
Whether you’re a seasoned SIL provider or new to the space, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you identify and address hidden losses within your organisation.
Episode highlisghts:
00:00 – Welcome to SILosophy and introducing Josh Picks from Resolv
02:15 – The origins of Resolv and its focus on SIL operations
04:30 – Why the SIL model is broken: Complexity and underfunding
07:45 – The financial impact of rostering and claiming inefficiencies
10:30 – Breaking down the $25,000 per participant per year loss
14:00 – The importance of aligning funding, rostering, and claiming
16:30 – Steps providers can take to address rostering and claiming issues
18:45 – How Resolv supports providers with free health checks
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Welcome to the very first episode of SILosophy! Tania is joined by special guest Josh Grapes, founder of EQwell, to dive into the world of Supported Independent Living (SIL). This insightful conversation explores the foundations of SIL, the challenges and rewards of running a SIL business, and the importance of tailoring support to meet participant needs.
Josh shares his journey into the industry, offers advice for new SIL providers, and discusses the critical role of participant matching, risk management, and creating empowering environments. Whether you’re new to SIL or a seasoned provider, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you succeed.
Episode highlights:
00:00 – Welcome to SILosophy and introducing Josh Grapes from EQwell
01:30 – What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?
03:15 – SIL house setups: Ratios and participant needs
05:30 – Referral pathways: Finding participants and setting up homes
08:50 – The risks and challenges of running a SIL business
11:40 – Managing staff burnout and participant safety
15:20 – The importance of creating tailored environments for participants
18:00 – Advice for new SIL providers: Knowing your “why” and reducing risks
22:10 – Participant matching and building effective care teams
25:50 – Josh’s passion for creating empowering environments
30:00 – How to get in touch with Josh and EQWELL
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