InHab Australia

What InHab Australia does

InHab Australia is an NDIS-registered provider founded in 2020 by Alison McLeod and Kristy Burns, operating from North Geelong, Victoria. The company specializes exclusively in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Specialist Support Coordination services, acting as an intermediary between NDIS participants with SDA funding approval and property developers/investors seeking entry into the SDA market. The company explicitly does not own accommodation or provide direct care services, positioning itself as an independent interface that links participants, property providers, and NDIA/NDIS regulatory bodies. Customer segments include NDIS participants with SDA funding (primary persona segment) and property developers and investors (primary business-unit segment), with Support Coordinators serving as a secondary referral channel.

The company's service offering operates across two tracks: participant-side services (SDA application assistance, location and home-feature selection, tenancy matching, and ongoing property management) and developer/investor-side services (advisory on SDA market entry, regulatory compliance guidance, tenant sourcing, and ongoing property management for enrolled dwellings). Revenue is generated through managed-services fees (SDA provider management, property management, tenancy management) and professional-services fees (specialist support coordination, NDIS property investment advisory). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with all engagements initiated through phone, email, or website consultation booking.

The business is operationally lean with 7 employees and operates without a proprietary technology platform, relying instead on founder expertise, professional credentials (API and RICS memberships), and relationship-driven distribution. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (consultation-led) with event-driven positioning at national property and SDA conferences and a channel-partner motion through Support Coordinators, builders, developers, and named partners including Secure Housing Australia and SALT Townhomes. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding or institutional investors.

Name

InHab Australia

Legal name

InHab Australia

Website

https://inhab.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

InHab Australia is a privately held, NDIS-registered provider founded in 2020 that acts as an independent intermediary in Specialist Disability Accommodation, serving NDIS participants with SDA funding and property developers/investors through application support, tenancy management, and SDA property management services from its North Geelong, Victoria headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Disability Accommodation Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Accessibility & Accommodations (ADA/Disability) (EDALACAM)

Keywords

• Specialist disability accommodation
• NDIS support coordination
• SDA property management
• Disability housing services
• NDIS provider services

Headquarters

HQ city

North Geelong

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. SDA Provider Management Fees: InHab Australia charges fees for being the registered SDA Provider, ensuring properties meet regulatory measures and passing through net returns for enrolled dwellings.
2. Property Management Services: Ongoing property management fees for SDA properties including lease agreements, SDA agreements, repairs and maintenance management, and sourcing stock for participants.
3. Tenancy Management Services: Fees for tenant matching services, household meeting facilitation, and ongoing tenancy coordination to ensure harmonious housemate arrangements.
4. Support Coordination Services: Specialist Support Coordination services for NDIS participants, helping them navigate the SDA application process and housing solutions.
5. NDIS Property Investment Advisory: Advisory services for developers and investors navigating the SDA market, including guidance on regulatory compliance, SDA requirements, and property development for disability accommodation.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

InHab Australia is an NDIS-registered Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) provider that delivers SDA housing, Support Coordination, and SDA property and tenancy management services. The company serves two distinct audiences: NDIS participants requiring high-need disability housing and property developers/investors building or acquiring SDA-classified dwellings. It also provides advisory services to help participants and developers navigate SDA applications and approvals.

Product overview

InHab Australia operates as a specialized service provider in the disability housing sector, offering two core service areas: (1) Participant Services including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Provider services and Specialist Support Coordination Services to help people with disabilities find suitable housing; and (2) Developer/Investor Services including advisory services, property management, and tenancy management for property providers entering the SDA market. The company serves as an interface between participants, property owners, and NDIS regulatory bodies, focusing exclusively on accommodation solutions without providing direct care services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SDA Provider Services Provision of NDIS-registered Specialist Disability Accommodation housing to eligible NDIS participants, including matching participants to SDA-classified dwellings and ongoing tenancy support.
• Support Coordination NDIS Support Coordination services that help participants implement their NDIS plans, connect with providers, and build capacity to navigate the NDIS independently.
• Developer / Investor Advisory Advisory services for SDA property developers and investors covering SDA project feasibility, design and certification considerations, and pathway planning to NDIS-compliant SDA outcomes.
• SDA Property Management Ongoing property management services for SDA-classified dwellings, supporting landlords and investors to maintain NDIS-compliant standards and protect asset value.
• Tenancy Management Specialist tenancy management for SDA properties, including tenant matching, lease administration, and ongoing tenancy support aligned to NDIS requirements.
• SDA Application Assistance Support for participants and developers in preparing and lodging SDA applications and supporting documentation with the NDIA.

Quantifiable outcome

• First purpose-built SDA to NDIA Design Guidelines released October 2019 - SALT Townhomes development in Torquay

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Secure Housing AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecure Housing Australia (Mark Peters & Tim McDermott) works with InHab Australia as their chosen registered SDA Provider. InHab executes all SDA-related tasks professionally, providing wealth of knowledge to simplify complex processes. They are considered integral team members working as one with the Secure Housing Australia directors.
• Bron PikecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBron Pike, a Support Coordinator based in Perth WA, has worked with InHab for over a year. Found Alison and Kristy to be extremely professional, transparent, and highly skilled in Support Coordination and SDA housing eligibility/funding applications. InHab's extensive networks in the building industry including builders, investors, and property developers complement the partnership.
• UnisonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlison McLeod serves as a non-executive Director of Unison, an organization focused on housing affordability and social housing. InHab Australia shares content about Unison projects including the $30m social and affordable housing project for Werribee. This represents a significant strategic connection in the housing sector.
• Regional Development Australia - Barwon & South West Region CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlison McLeod is a member of this regional development committee, contributing to national debate regarding housing challenges, blended communities, and housing affordability in Australia and globally.
• SALT Townhomes (Torquay)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSALT Townhomes development in Torquay is referenced as the first purpose-built SDA to the NDIA Design Guidelines released in October 2019. InHab provides resources about this development to potential participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunnyfield: Established NDIS-accredited disability accommodation and support provider operating supported independent living and SDA-style housing. Comparable to InHab in delivering disability housing outcomes.
• Northcott: Large NSW-based disability service provider offering accommodation, therapy, and support coordination. Comparable to InHab in supporting NDIS participants with housing pathways and registered provider services.
• Life Without Barriers: Major national NDIS provider delivering disability accommodation, support coordination, and related services across Australia. Overlaps with InHab on SDA-related support and disability housing pathways.
• Aruma: One of Australia's largest disability service providers (formerly House with No Steps), offering accommodation, support coordination, and disability services nationally — overlapping with InHab across SDA provision and support coordination.

Emerging players

• Leap in!: NDIS plan management and support coordination provider serving Australian participants. Comparable to InHab on the support coordination side, helping participants navigate NDIS funding and access services including SDA.
• MyPlanManager: NDIS plan management provider supporting participants with funding administration and provider coordination. Adjacent to InHab's participant-facing services in the NDIS support ecosystem.
• Mable: Online marketplace connecting NDIS participants with independent support workers. Adjacent to InHab's participant-facing support coordination offering within the broader NDIS services ecosystem.
• Hireup: NDIS-registered digital platform connecting participants with disability support workers. While primarily focused on support workers rather than housing, Hireup overlaps with InHab on participant journey navigation and NDIS ecosystem participation.

Others

• Everyday Independence: National NDIS-registered allied health and therapy provider. Operates within the same NDIS participant ecosystem that InHab serves, addressing related participant needs around disability support and independence.

Direct peers

• Secure Housing Australia: NDIS SDA property developer and provider that has named InHab as its chosen registered SDA Provider. Operates the same dual model of SDA development and ongoing provider services for participants across Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inhabaustralia
• Facebookfacebook.com/inhabaustralia
• Instagraminstagram.com/inhabaustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inhab-australia

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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