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The NDIS Is Changing: My Biggest Lessons From SIL Summit 2026

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I’ve just spent two days at the National SIL Summit 2026, and this may have been the most important one I’ve attended yet.

And even if you don’t provide SIL, I think there’s a lot in this episode worth paying attention to.

The conversations weren’t just about SIL. They were about what it takes to build a stronger NDIS business in a changing environment.

In this episode of The Provider Podcast, I unpack my biggest takeaways from the Summit, including:

🔴 Why businesses move through seasons, and why providers need to prepare for the season ahead

🔴 Why systems are becoming increasingly important across growth, operations, finances and day-to-day business

🔴 The danger of spending six months focused on one part of the business, then trying to switch growth back on

🔴 Why providers should think beyond crowded markets and look for their own “blue ocean”

🔴 How to use your existing NDIS experience as a foundation for opportunities beyond traditional NDIS services

🔴 Why AI should solve an actual problem rather than become another distraction

🔴 Why human, raw and authentic content may become more valuable as AI-generated content becomes more common

🔴 Why community, collaboration and trust still matter

🔴 What Christopher Lapa and I shared in our Hit Record and Build Authority presentation

🔴 Why understanding your ideal customer and creating the right content can help you build trust and authority online

One of my biggest takeaways?

You can’t control every change happening around your business. But you can strengthen the systems, positioning, relationships and trust that help you adapt.

There’s plenty happening across the NDIS right now. Rather than trying to predict every change, this episode is about thinking carefully about what you can control inside your own business.

If one of these topics stood out to you, leave a comment and tell me which one.

And if you want to know more about any of the speakers or ideas mentioned in the episode, let me know and I’m happy to point you in the right direction.

Whatever you do today, make it your mission to show up for the people you support.

The Provider Podcast with Greg Chadwick

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Most business owners are terrified of making mistakes.

And that's exactly what keeps them stuck.

In this episode, I sit down with Tom Hitchcock, better known as Mr Purple, to talk about:

• Why entrepreneurs fear failure
• The concept of Mistakeology
• Growth mindset versus closed mindset
• Why NDIS providers need business coaching
• The biggest mistakes providers make
• Building businesses that actually last

Tom brings decades of experience across business, recruitment, coaching, and entrepreneurship, and this conversation goes much deeper than business strategy.

It's about how we think.

How we learn.

And why mistakes might be the very thing that moves your business forward.

If you're an NDIS provider, business owner, or entrepreneur trying to navigate growth, uncertainty, or the pressure of running a business, this conversation is worth your time.

🎧 Listen now and let me know your biggest takeaway below.

#NDIS #NDISProvider #BusinessCoach #Entrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #NDISBusiness #Leadership #Mindset #BusinessStrategy #Mistakeology #SmallBusiness #ProviderGrowth

Most NDIS providers do not have a marketing problem.
They have a clarity problem.

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Bryan, founder of Profitable Provider and the Level Up Summit, to break down what is actually working right now in the NDIS space and what is quietly holding providers back.

We unpack:

• The 5 Ones framework and why most providers stay stuck
• Why the industry feels saturated and what is really going on
• The difference between being a provider and running a real business
• How to build a profitable model without losing integrity
• The real cause of burnout and how to avoid it
• What is changing in the NDIS sector and how to stay ahead

We also dive into the philosophy behind the Level Up Summit and why implementation, not more information, is what actually drives growth.

If you feel like you are trying everything and getting nowhere, this episode will reset how you think about your business.

In this episode, I sit down with James to have a raw, wide-ranging conversation about fatherhood, neurodiversity, and what it really looks like to lead, parent, and build businesses when your brain doesn’t switch off.We unpack the unspoken fears many men carry into parenthood, especially neurodivergent men, from anxiety spirals and emotional overload to the pressure of “having to get it right” once a child arrives. We explore why so much of this fear isn’t unique to neurodiversity at all, but simply part of becoming a dad, and why men rarely talk about it.The conversation moves into leadership and entrepreneurship, covering practical strategies for running teams without burning out, empowering staff instead of micromanaging, and why buying back your time isn’t about working less, but working differently. We dive into using VAs, decision fatigue, output-based leadership, and how neurodivergent founders can design systems that actually work for their brains.We also explore public speaking, performance anxiety, and the internal dialogue many neurodivergent people live with, including powerful insights around managing intrusive thoughts, emotional spirals, and learning to separate “you” from your brain.This episode is honest, reflective, and deeply practical.If you’re a parent, a founder, a leader, or someone navigating neurodiversity in adulthood, this conversation will resonate.

How do you get your first five NDIS clients?In this episode of The Breakdown, Let me walk you through the real process behind winning your first clients, and why confidence, clarity, and consistency matter more than ticking boxes.We explore how to niche with purpose, identify real problems worth solving, build trust through your brand and digital presence, and grow your business through genuine community connections. If you’re starting an NDIS business, this episode will save you months of trial and error.

Which NDIS business startups thrived in 2025 and why? In this episode of The Breakdown, Greg Chadwick dives into the niches, strategies, and mindsets that helped providers grow with clarity, trust, and purpose. If you’re starting or scaling an NDIS business, these insights will keep you moving forward.

In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Cotton, founder of Marco Polo, alongside my co-host Michael Clark, to unpack one of the biggest shifts happening in the SIL space, giving participants real choice and control over who they live with, where they live, and who supports them.Fresh from the SIL Summit hosted by Tania Gomez, Aaron shares his takeaways from the event and how it’s inspiring a new standard of transparency and collaboration across the industry.He also walks us through his journey from pharmacist to SIL provider to tech founder, and how that background shaped his approach to participant matching and provider accountability.We dive into how Marco Polo works, how it’s helping providers reduce vacancies, and why relationships and compatibility matter more than the property itself.We also open up about neurodiversity, ego, and entrepreneurship, a raw and personal chat about learning to lead with authenticity, self-awareness, and courage.If you’ve ever asked how to build trust, reduce vacancies, or design housing that truly feels like home, this episode is for you.

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Scott Chapman from Able Digital Wellness, joined by co-host Michael Clark, to explore how technology and prevention are reshaping the way we think about health and wellbeing in the disability sector.Scott shares the story behind Able Digital Wellness, a platform built to help people with disability live longer, happier, and healthier lives. From personalised exercise programs and accessible sport to dietitian-created recipes and mental health tools, Able is leading a new wave of preventative care in Australia.We talk about what digital wellness really means, how providers can integrate prevention into everyday supports, and why accessibility and innovation matter more than ever.If you’re passionate about better outcomes for participants, building proactive supports, or simply want to see where the future of wellness is heading in the NDIS, this one’s for you.