Arrival and registration

Welcome and Introductions 

Panel Discussion 

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• Recommendation 8: Fund housing and living supports that are fair and consistent, and support participants to exercise genuine choice and control over their living arrangement.

• Recommendation 9: Deliver a diverse and innovative range of inclusive housing and living supports

• NDIS recommendation impacting Improved Liveability and impacts for Investors, Participants and Builders

• Town planning in VIC - Hurdles and challenges 

• Social responsibility vs Profitability ; what happens when a participant does not want to share? 

MORNING TEA 

Specialist Disability Accommodation in the social housing sector: Policy and practice

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Adam Crowe of Curtin University will present his research, which explores the intricate interaction between the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) program and the social housing sector.

Motivated by the commitments outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), this research aims to ensure that people with disabilities have true choice, control, and independence over their housing.

Adam will present his findings on the complex dynamics between policy and practice systems, the experiences of those accessing SDA housing, and recommendations for policy and practice changes to improve housing outcomes for people with disabilities.

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Presented by Adam Crowe Curtin University Western Australia 

• NDIS Final Report, and upcoming associated changes and impacts on Specialist Disability Accommodation Providers.​

Presented by Dan Acfield Everhomes 

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Maximising opportunities in SDA and other social housing interim vacancy solutions 

Presented by Lorraine Salloum 

Ability Advocates 

LUNCH 

MAKING SENSE OF SDA REGULATIONS AND GOVERNANCE - An Architect's Perspective

• The relationship between Planning Controls, SDA Design Guidelines and NCC

• Building Classifications and their impacts 

• Impact of NCC updates and what they mean for the SDA Design Guidelines

• Impact of SDA regulations and governance on SDA development

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Presented by Bill Katsabis, CBG Architects 

Fostering excellence on SDA and SIL provision

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Presented by Ashleigh Tibb, Carechoice 

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Panel Session  

This panel session will discuss challenges first hand and how collaboration will prove beneficial for Participants, and Investors and will focus on: 

• Understanding SIL Operations for Optimal Results for SDA Providers, Developers, Architects,  Investors and stakeholders 

•    The critical role of effective communication and language in NDIS: Achieving SDA goals such as reliable vacancies, effective design structures, optimal locations, and long-term occupancy viability.
•   Finding participants ; process delays, funding and impacts for investors  

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Brief :

SIL providers and support coordinators continually seek partnerships with investors and access to available vacancies.

This collaboration is crucial as SIL providers and support coordinators play a pivotal role in securing suitable accommodations for participants in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).

Investors are essential for driving the development, growth, and sustainability of the SDA sector, ultimately benefiting participants, providers, and the broader community.

Working closely with developers, architects, and investors ensures that the needs and preferences of participants are met effectively.

Afternoon tea 

Self Managed Super funds risks and opportunities ; Single contract in SDA Housing investment 

Lending criteria for ; Deposit required, challenges and hurdles for NDIS Housing approvals 

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Presented by Paul Grant, Axis Lending 

• Overview of SDA data supply and demand by state / territory, with a focus on VIC

• Property development overview

• Explain the town planning exemption pathway in Victoria, and how it will impact the building permit and subdivision process.

• Case studies

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Presented by Hong Knowling : PPC Urban Property Consultants 

SDA Businesses: Managing risks and addressing business challenges for SDA Providers:

Capital Asset Pricing Model returns, market supply and demand, vacancy rates and NDIS package utilisation 

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Presented by  Kirsty McGovern-Hooley ; RSM Australia

SDA Insurance - case studies ; Commercial insurance vs Domestic - understand the difference 

Presented by Jeremy Thornton - Insurance Advisernet 

Wrap up and networking