When Marcus Pavlakis speaks about housing, he doesn’t talk about square metres or floor plans. He talks about dignity.
“For too long people living with disabilities have been treated differently in the SDA space. Properties are offered on a take it or leave it basis, without consideration for an individual’s unique needs and desires,” says Mr Pavlakis, co-founder of PNP Group. “We are changing that; we are giving back the respect and dignity that people living with disabilities deserve.”
That belief has taken shape in Caboolture, where a new housing development quietly challenges the norm. Opening its doors this May 2025, Apollo Apartments is a four-unit Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) complex that’s part of a broader movement toward participant-led housing.
But this is no ordinary housing project.
Changing the Rules of the Game
Apollo Apartments is the flagship development of SDA B.O.O.T.S.™, an initiative by PNP Group and PNP Constructions. Unlike traditional SDA models, where homes are built and offered on a take-it-or-leave-it basis, this program places the participant at the centre of the process.
Tenants aren’t just handed keys; they’re invited into the design room. From the layout and flooring to the technology and security features, residents have a say in how their home looks, feels, and functions.
Many people with disabilities have spent years in housing that feels generic, institutional, and impermanent. PNP Group aims to change that by offering long-term homes that are co-designed with residents, giving them a place to live and belong.
The program also introduces a lease-for-life model, which provides long-term stability rarely seen in rental housing, particularly for people with high support needs.
A Space Built for Life
The apartments themselves are both practical and thoughtful. Each unit is fully accessible and includes assistive smart technology, high-end appliances, and outdoor areas that encourage community. There’s a gated entry, 24-hour security, and shared meals and conversation spaces. These are features standard in upscale developments, but not always available in disability housing.
Most importantly, the complex is designed to support independence, connection, and wellbeing.
Come and See It for Yourself
The local community is invited to tour Apollo Apartments during its open house event:
Friday, 23 May | 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, 24 May | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
40 Manley Street, Caboolture
Visitors can expect guided tours, a community barbecue, and a chance to learn more about what inclusive, person-led housing can look like.
Local NDIS providers, support workers, and families are especially encouraged to attend.
More Than Housing — A Shift in Thinking
While Apollo Apartments is just one development, the model behind it is a significant shift. It challenges assumptions about what people with disabilities should expect from housing, and what communities should demand for all their residents.
For PNP Group, the mission goes beyond constructing buildings. They focus on restoring respect, listening to individual needs, and recognising that people deserve more than shelter. They deserve a true home.
For more information, visit www.sdaboots.com, call 1300 767 462, or visit the open day to see it for yourself.
