Bridging the Gap: Hospital to Home and the Housing Imperative  

Across Western Australia, too many people with disability, mental health needs, and other vulnerabilities remain in hospital long after they are medically ready for discharge.

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The lack of suitable housing — particularly Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and community-based supported housing — creates a costly bottleneck for the health system and a stressful, disempowering experience for individuals.

 

This session explores the systemic challenges of transitioning from hospital to home, including housing shortages, NDIS and SDA delays, cross-sector coordination gaps, and regional inequities.

 

It will highlight innovative models emerging in WA and nationally, such as transitional supported housing, integrated hospital discharge planning, and new approaches to SDA development.

 

Attendees will gain insights into how health, housing, disability, and community sectors can collaborate to create sustainable pathways from hospital to home, reducing pressure on hospitals while delivering dignity, choice, and independence for vulnerable Western Australians.

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Who should attend:
This session is designed for hospital staff, discharge planners, and allied health professionals; SDA and supported housing providers; NDIS coordinators and disability support workers; government and policy representatives; social impact investors; and advocacy groups. If you’re involved in creating safe, sustainable pathways from hospital to home for vulnerable Western Australians, this session is for you.

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Cost for the above session $120pp 

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Expo 10am - 1pm 

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Afternoon Workshops/ Roundtables : 1.30pm - 5.00pm 

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1.30pm - 2.15pm 

Roundtable (free) 

Collaboration with Impact Housing and NDISDA - Empty SDA Homes and Short Term opportunities for Crisis Accommodation, Short Term , SIL Providers and SDA Providers  

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2.15pm - 3.00pm 

Introduction to Specialist Disability Accommodation  
NDIS Providers, Investors, SDA Providers, SIL Providers, Support Coordinators 
Appendix H, Head Leasing and more 

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3.00pm - 4.00pm​ 
The Support at Home Program: Transforming In-Home Care
Dive into the details of the Support at Home (SAH) Program, which replaces the Home Care Packages Program. Attendees will learn about the eight funding levels, flexible service options, access to home modifications and assistive technology, and what this means for care recipients, families, and providers.
 and Transitioning from NDIS to Aged Care - Funding, processes and application  

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​4.00pm - 5.00pm 

SDA and Impact Housing Finance and Investment  -  Managing Provider Insolvency & SDA Investment Risks

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5.00pm - 7.00pm

Networking 

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​Book your display today  - limited to 50 - hurry, as bookings are filling fast  ​​