EvacuLife

20/08/2026

I am looking forward to presenting at the National Specialist Disability Accommodation Conference. My topic is: “Fire Safety & SDA Building Classifications”
3 September 2026 8.30am - 4pm AEST

I will be covering the following topics.
• Defining SDA Participants for BCA Classification
• Building classifications under the BCA, 1a, 1b, 2 and 3
• Fire Detection and Fire Suppression
• The difference between Class 2 and Class 3 apartments
• Does the Building Code produce safe buildings?
• What is the role of the onsite overnight assistant (OOA)?
• Assistance device fires
• What needs to change

Purchase tickets: https://www.justsda.com.au/events

04/03/2026

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08/01/2026

There will be fatalities! It’s not if, but when! was the subheading of a blog post I wrote on 26 October 2017, in which I raised my early concerns about the lack of fire sprinklers and the failure to apply a Class 3 classification under the Building Code of Australia for Specialist Disability Accommodation.

This blog is now a detailed follow-up to this post as a result of the tragic fire over the weekend that resulted in the death of David, an NDIS participant, in a house fire. It identifies issues and my initial recommendations on what needs to be done to protect the most vulnerable in our community. It covers:
● Failure to Apply the Correct Building Classification
● NDIA’s Responsibility
● State and Territory Building Commissions
● Local Governments' Responsibility
● Retrofitting Fire Sprinklers
View the post: https://sdaconsulting.com.au/there-will-be-fatalities-its-not-if-but-when/

  There will be fatalities! It’s not if, but when! was the subheading of a blog post I wrote on 26 October 2017, in which I raised my early concerns

06/01/2026

Sadly, as I predicted in my blog post on October 26, 2017, the provision of housing for people with disability under the NDIS without fire sprinklers would create death traps by not protecting the very occupants the housing is provided for. We have now seen this play out following the tragic fire in Spring Farm, Sydney, NSW, over the weekend, resulting in the loss of a life of an NDIS participant in a house that did not protect its occupants with fire sprinklers.

Stay tuned for a more detailed response to the issues around Life Safety in NDIS properties that I am currently preparing.
https://evaculife.com.au/blog/a-tragic-spring-farm-fire-and-the-imperative-for-stronger-safety-frameworks-in-disability-housing/

Sadly, as I predicted in my Blog Post on October 26, 2017, the provision of housing for people with disability […]

25/08/2025

Checkout the new EvacuLife website that was launched today.
Web address https://evaculife.com.au/
Let us know your thoughts.

27/07/2025

The fire alarm in his UK school starts blaring while smoke rises through the air, causing widespread panic. You are instructed to stay put during an emergency, yet your classmates are already running towards safety. You are in a wheelchair, and there is no possible way to escape. Lucas Vezza-O’Brien experienced a frightening school fire incident, which exposed serious issues about accessibility and safety at educational facilities.

https://evaculife.com.au/blog/left-behind-in-a-blaze-a-teens-terrifying-ordeal-and-his-fight-for-safer-uk-schools/

You are in a wheelchair, and there is no possible way to escape. Lucas Vezza-O’Brien experienced a frightening school fire incident,

15/06/2025

Is the Fire Safety of NDIS Participants Being Compromised

It is imperative to challenge the status quo regarding what is perceived as permitted building classifications versus what is genuinely safe for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).

I find it imperative to challenge the status quo regarding what is perceived as a permitted building versus what is safe for SDA

16/05/2025

In a real emergency, there’s no time to think — only time to act.

Without the right gear, one wrong move could cost everything.

Be prepared before it’s too late!

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Your survival starts before disaster strikes.

30/04/2025

Customize your emergency procedures to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Download our free PEEP templates today and empower your organization to respond effectively during emergencies.

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https://www.disabilityaccessconsultants.com.au/personal-emergency-evacuation-plans-peeps/

21/04/2025

Designed for hospitals and NICUs, the EvacuB allows a single caregiver to safely evacuate up to six infants at once during emergencies. With its innovative track system and automatic braking, you can ensure a controlled descent down stairs without compromising safety.

🔹 Key Features:
Mildew and fire-retardant materials
Hypo-allergenic headrests for comfort
Easy to use and deploy in critical situations

Be prepared to protect our most vulnerable during emergencies.
Shop here: https://evaculife.com.au/product/evacu-b-emergency-baby-evacuation/