





PANEL SESSION AND TOPICS
The Event will commence with a Panel session
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Anthony Nolan
Director
Kennedy Associates Architects
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Charles Northcote
CEO
BlueCHP Limited

Jeremy Thornton
Director
Insurance Advisernet

Joshua Burg
Assistant Director Building -NSW at Housing Industry Association (HIA))

Jeremy Soden
Director
Access Consultant
SDA Assessor
Forward Access

Debbie Kindness
General Manager
NDIS Property Australia

Dan Acfield
SDA Provider & Director
Everhomes

Paul Grant
Business Development
Axis Lending

Hong Knowling
Director
Town Planner and Property Analyst
PPC Urban Planning Property Consultants

Tony Rutherford
Partner
DLA Piper Law Firm

Tania Gomez
Director
Tania Gomez Consulting

Biljana Nikolova
Impact Investing | Housing and SDA Funding
Social Ventures Australia
Agenda
8.30am - 8.55am
9.00am - 9.15am
9.15am - 10.00am
10.00am - 10.15am
10.20am - 10.50am
Hong Knowling
PPC Urban Planning Property Consultants
10.50am - 11.20am
Paul Grant
Axis Lending
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
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NDIS recommendation impacting Improved Liveability and impacts for Investors, Participants and Builders
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Dealing with material cost increases and the pressure on supply and demand.
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Pro's and Cons of buying off the plan
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SDA Prefab/ Modular solutions for faster and efficient build - is this the next best option given housing construction time frames?
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Social responsibility vs Profitability ; what happens when a participant does not want to share?
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Choice and Control and why reasons participants may leave -
Morning tea
Supply and Demand
• Overview of SDA data supply and demand by state / territory, with a focus on NSW
• Property development overview
• Case studies
Self Managed Super Funds risks and opportunities
Lending Criteria : Deposit required, challenges and hurdles for NDIS Housing approvals
11.25am - 11.40am
Jeremy Thornton
Insurance Advisernet
SDA Insurance ; Commercial or Residential Insurance ?
11.40am - 12.10pm
Tony Rutherford
DLA Piper
SDA – Key Project and Contract Structures, including:
• Ways to Mitigate Risk and Increase Returns;
• Tax Considerations;
• Planning requirements; and
• Impact of the NDIS Review on the SDA Landscape
12.15pm - 12.45pm
12.45pm - 1.00pm
Tony Rutherford
DLA Piper
LUNCH
SDA classifications under the SEPP/LEP/DCP– and “Comply & Development”
SDA classification - “Group Home” or multi residential across NSW?
1.00pm - 1.30pm
Debbie Kindness
NDIS Property Australia
SDA development process, detailing the many and varied aspects that need to be considered, whether as a developer, builder, provider or investor looking to get into the SDA space
1.30pm - 2.00pm
Tania Gomez
Tania Gomez Consulting
Sailing through Audit with ease
This presentation is designed for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) providers who are preparing for an NDIS audit. The presentation covers practical tips and advice on how to simplify your registration groups, identify relevant standards, and develop a plan of action to address any gaps in your organisation's compliance.
You'll also learn how to involve staff and participants in the preparation process, organise evidence for the auditor, and take control of the audit process.
The session includes real-world examples of successful audit preparation to help you get your organisation audit-ready with ease.
2.00pm - 2.10pm
BREAK - AFTERNOON TEA
2.10pm - 2.45pm
Dan Acfield
Everhomes
Funding challenges and SDA Income model
• Complexity in matching category, dwellings size and build type to availability
• Appendix H
• Conflict between core supports funding (e.g. SIL) and SDA funding
• NDIA quote, service booking and payment process
The three levels of SIL funding and calculating SDA income
SIL Providers, Vacancy Rate and Finding Tenants
Collaboration with SIL Providers and finding tenants
2.45pm - 3.15pm
Debbie Kindness
NDIS Property Australia
Short Term and Medium Term Accommodation and how they fit into the SDA World
3.15pm - 3.45pm
Jeremy Soden
Forward Access
Class 1-3 clarification and fire safety requirements
Understanding the NCC Classifications and SDA
SDA Assessment best practice - no tick, no approval. Hear about non-compliant case studies and what you need to know about ensuring your property meets approval. Hear example of a Case Study and Court Rulings
3.45pm - 4.15pm
Anthony Nolan
Kennedy Associates Architects
Impact of the Design & Building Practitioners Act
- impact from disciplinary actions on Private Certifiers relating to ‘group home’ consents
- impact from NDIA Enrolment Team on determining building types for funding purposes
- impact form NCC22 on acoustic performance
4.15pm - 4.45pm
Panel session Q & A
4.45pm - 7.30pm
Networking and Close