SDA CONFERENCE ADELAIDE 2023
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE SDA CONFERENCE IN ADELAIDE
WHAT AN AMAZING EVENT, AND SUCH A GREAT AUDIENCE.
THE EVENT WAS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT .
​
JOIN THIS RAPID GROWING SDA MEMBERSHIP NDISDA SDA HOUSING AND DISABILITY AND SAVE AT THE EVENTS. CONNECT AND BE REFERRED
JOIN TODAY - SEE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
​
The Specialist Disability Accommodation Conference for 2023
"Industry and Community"
MAIN CONFERENCE SESSION
All delegates attend the main conference session.
MAIN CONFERENCE TOPICS BELOW
​
Program
Welcome and introductions
Lynn Gabriel
Founder and
National Events & Program Director
SDA Conferences & Events
Understanding SDA Pricing Arrangements and Price limits 2022 - 2023
Tony Rutherford
Partner
DLA PIPER
Financial Risks, Social Risks, Location Factors, SDA Market development and returns on SDA Investment.
Valuations of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) & NDIS, - realistic factors, the challenges and hurdles - SDA outlook in 2023
​
Craig Guinane
NICISA Valuers
What to understand before embarking on an SDA property investment
- The importance of the SDA provider and understanding supply and demand
- Build costs
- Feasibilities and realistic returns of an SDA investment property
- Other challenges
Debbie Kindness
General Manager
Gold Sponsor:NDIS Property Australia
​
Demand for Specialist Disability Accommodation: consumer needs and preferences.
-
Data available on SDA for both demand and supply
-
Identifying tenants for SDA dwellings
-
Eligibility for SDA funding and the processes
-
Understanding customers' needs
Melody Carbarns
Services Manager
Housing Hub
Challenges with tenanting SDA
The importance of separation of housing and care
​
Dan Acfield
Everhomes
Tania Gomez
Tania Gomez Consulting
Sailing through your NDIS audit with ease
The "Sailing through your NDIS audit with ease" 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.
Assistive Technology - improving the lives of participants in SDA homes
​
Sponsor : Intelicare
Daniel Pilbrow
Lisa Harman
Equipt to Thrive
(pic coming soon)
Dan Hadley
Economist and Certificate Management Consultant
Excelsior Management Consultancy.
The role of an OT in assessing for SDA eligibility
and;
The role of an OT in assessing and recommend SDA design type, dwelling type, occupancy, whether OOA is needed
​
With a developing housing market, occupational therapists have a central role in supporting and empowering people with disability and their families to make informed housing choices.
Delegates will understand factors that restrict/enable a sustainable home, from an OT perspective and Build knowledge of dynamic assessment approaches and outcomes measures in planning for and enabling housing transition.
The future of SDA with interest rate rises and cost of living pressures
​
Dan will discuss potential impacts such as;
​
-
Interest rate rises
-
Cost of living pressures
-
Access to mainstream bank funding
-
Supply chain challenges
-
Increased building and construction material costs
​​
-
​Assessing suitable sites for SDA developments
-
SDA – Compliance versus Best Practice”
-
Lift requirements
-
OOA requirements
-
Break out areas
-
Door solutions + design
-
-
​
Bill Katsabis
CBG Architects
Changes to the NCC - impacts for new builds
In a first for South Australia, new homes built from October next year will be required to meet design standards improving accessibility and liveability for future generations.
​
Terry will present on the following ;
​
Livable housing design
-
Objective
-
How to achieve compliance both Performance and DTS
-
Performance Requirements
-
Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
-
ABCB Standard for Livable Housing Design
-
Dwelling access
-
Dwelling entrance
-
Internal doors and corridors
-
Sanitary compartment
-
Shower
-
Reinforcement of bathroom and sanitary compartment walls
-
CONFERENCE BREAK OUT SESSION
Breakout A
Studio Conference Room
2.00pm - 5.00pm
Workshop session numbers are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment
Workshops are subject to proceed if minimum attendee numbers are met.
Contact us to find out more. You are able to select your session on registration.
Starlight Breakout Room
BREAK OUT SESSION B 3.00PM - 5.00PM
The Venue
SFERA PARK SUITES AND CONVENTION CENTRE
191 Reservoir Road
Modbury SA
Sfera’s Convention Centre is located beside Civic Park in Adelaide’s North East with stunning, recently refurbished, function rooms
​
Conveniently situated in the Modbury part of Adelaide, interstate guests can receive 20% discount for accommodation.
​
​