Jeremy Soden
Director & SDA Assessor
Forward Access
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Jeremy Soden has been working within the construction industry since 2014 and he is focused on removing access barriers within the built environment.
Jeremy is passionate about making Australia inclusive for all.
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Jeremy is an SDA Assessor and has been involved in over 900 SDA projects of varying size and complexity.
He is a Livable Housing Assessor, Changing Places Assessor and also approves Social Housing. A part of Jeremy’s role is also to undertake assessments and building audits to provide general access consultancy.
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Jeremy founded Forward Access in 2021.
Prior to starting Forward Access, Jeremy was a building certifier for Professional Certification Group in Queensland and has also been a building surveyor in England for London Borough of Camden.
Accreditations and qualifications:
• Diploma of Access Consulting
• Bachelor of Urban Development (Hons)
• Post Graduate degree in Building Surveying
• Specialist Disability Accommodation Assessor - No. SDA00061
• Livable Housing Australia Assessor - No. 20171
• Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA) - Member no. 706
• Building Surveyor Level 1 - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors - Member no. 1​
Presentation Topic:
State of SDA in Queensland: Insights and Opportunities from an SDA Assessor
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Jeremy Soden, Director and SDA Assessor at Forward Access, provides an expert overview of the current state of Specialist Disability Accommodation in Queensland.
Drawing on his extensive experience as an SDA Assessor, Access Consultant, and Building Certifier, Jeremy explores the synergies between SDA and social housing, highlighting emerging opportunities for SDA and Supported Independent Living providers.
He offers practical insights into what’s happening on the ground and shares a brief outlook on how the upcoming 2032 Olympics could shape accessible housing and infrastructure in Queensland.