Dan Acfield
Everhomes
Speaker and Panellist
As co-founder and CEO of Specialist Disability Accommodation provider Everhomes, Dan Acfield is passionate about helping people living with disability to live with as much independence and dignity as possible.
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He strongly believes in the capacity of Specialist Disability Accommodation to improve the lives of people needing accessible or special housing, and is passionate about its capacity to help deinstitutionalise accommodation for people living with disabilities in Australia.
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Prior to Everhomes, Dan worked for many years advocating for the rights and wellbeing of children in care and adults with impaired capacity, and this background has been foundational in bringing a strong human rights focus to Everhomes’ approach.
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Dan is also the Advisory Board Member for NDISDA SDA Housing and Disability
Presentation Topic : Day 1
Maximising SDA Occupancy: Reducing vacancy through Participant-Led Investment Strategies
In the SDA market, prolonged vacancies are not just a financial burden—they reflect a disconnect between what’s being built and what participants actually need. This presentation explores how investors and providers can reduce vacancy risk by embedding participant choice, demand data, and co-design into their investment decisions from the outset.
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Attendees will gain insights into:
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Why homes remain empty: mismatched supply, location issues, and poor design fit
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How to access and use demand data to inform investment and site selection
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Understanding how participant choice, planning timelines, and support networks influence tenancy outcomes
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The financial benefits of building homes that Participants choose, not just homes that meet minimum standards
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This session highlights how a human-centered investment approach not only reduces risk- but creates more meaningful, sustainable SDA housing outcomes.
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Day 2
Understanding Appendix H: Flexibility in SDA Living Arrangements
Appendix H of the SDA Price Guide is a misunderstood but essential mechanism that allows NDIS participants with SDA funding to live with individuals who are not SDA-funded.
Often overlooked by providers and support coordinators, Appendix H does not require NDIA approval and is not a separate SDA category. Instead, it provides critical flexibility in housing arrangements, enabling more inclusive and person-centred living options.
This session will unpack the purpose, misconceptions, and practical application of Appendix H—and explore how greater awareness can help remove unnecessary barriers to housing.
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