The SILosophy’s Podcast

The SILosophy’s Podcast
Podcast Description
🎙️ Stay Inspired and Informed Year-Round!
Why wait to grow your knowledge? Subscribe to SILosophy, the ultimate podcast for SIL providers, and unlock ongoing learning with practical tips from industry experts.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- How to find participants for your SIL homes.
- Expert advice on setting up and managing SIL homes.
- Navigating compliance requirements with confidence.
- Real-world stories from SIL providers and consultants.
🎯 Learn From the Best:
Join top NDIS leaders and successful SIL providers as they share actionable insights and inspiring journeys.
📚 Listen Anytime, Anywhere:
Make learning work for your schedule with our flexible, on-demand episodes.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of themes related to the SIL sector, including participant recruitment, operational management, compliance challenges, and innovative housing solutions. For example, episodes delve into the real cost of SIL, strategies for navigating funding issues, and exploring market gaps through innovative housing models like manor homes and villas, ensuring listeners have actionable insights they can implement.

🎙️ Stay Inspired and Informed Year-Round!
Why wait to grow your knowledge? Subscribe to SILosophy, the ultimate podcast for SIL providers, and unlock ongoing learning with practical tips from industry experts.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
– How to find participants for your SIL homes.
– Expert advice on setting up and managing SIL homes.
– Navigating compliance requirements with confidence.
– Real-world stories from SIL providers and consultants.
🎯 Learn From the Best:
Join top NDIS leaders and successful SIL providers as they share actionable insights and inspiring journeys.
📚 Listen Anytime, Anywhere:
Make learning work for your schedule with our flexible, on-demand episodes.
In this episode of SILosophy, Tania Gomez is joined by Jackson Dyer from DLA Piper to unpack the layers of regulation impacting SIL providers across different Australian states. They explore how federal, state, and even local council regulations overlap—and sometimes contradict each other—making compliance a challenge for providers.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Welcome back to SILosophy with guest Jackson Dyer from DLA Piper
02:10 – Why SIL providers must comply with multiple layers of regulation
04:45 – State-based disability laws & how they differ across Australia
07:30 – Council-level regulations – Why they vary & how to check local requirements
10:15 – Restrictive practices & worker screening laws – How state rules interact with NDIS requirements
14:20 – How state and federal laws overlap & where the NDIS Act takes precedence
18:50 – What happens if a provider unknowingly breaks a local council rule?
22:00 – The risk of fines and penalties at different levels of government
25:40 – How to push back against auditors when there’s a legal contradiction
30:15 – NDIS Price Guide vs. Legislation – How much legal weight does the price guide carry?
34:10 – Why NDIS rule changes happen overnight & how to stay ahead
37:00 – Final tips on compliance & how to stay updated on regulatory changes
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LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/tania-gomez-consulting
Or you can also visit our website: http://www.taniagomez.com.au/
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