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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 .

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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  

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The Specialist Disability Accommodation Conference for 2023
"Industry and Community"  

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SIL Providers
Occupational Therapists

Numbers are limited, please reserve your space early 

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SDA
Builders
Architects 
Property Developers
SDA Assessors 
Access Consultants
Assistive Technology 
 

Certificates of Attendance provided for the conference. 

Remain updated, connected, informed

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SDA
Fund Managers
Financiers 
Investors
Lawyers 

Workshops with Fund managers and Financiers, Lawyers and Investors 

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Discuss your project, plan,  receive guidance on the day from industry experts

Participate in the workshops 

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MAIN CONFERENCE SESSION

All delegates attend the main conference session. 

MAIN CONFERENCE TOPICS BELOW 

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Sessions

Program 

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Welcome and introductions 

Lynn Gabriel 

Founder and

National Events & Program Director

SDA Conferences & Events 

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Understanding SDA Pricing Arrangements and Price limits 2022 - 2023

Tony Rutherford 

Partner

DLA PIPER  

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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

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Craig Guinane

NICISA Valuers

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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  

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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 

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Challenges with tenanting SDA


The importance of separation of housing and care

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Dan Acfield 

Everhomes 

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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.

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Assistive Technology - improving the lives of participants in SDA homes 

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Sponsor : Intelicare 

Daniel Pilbrow

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Lisa Harman 

Equipt to Thrive 

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Dan Hadley

Economist and Certificate Management Consultant

Excelsior Management Consultancy.

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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       

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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

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Dan will discuss potential impacts such as; 

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  • Interest rate rises

  • Cost of living pressures

  • Access to mainstream bank funding

  • Supply chain challenges

  • Increased building and construction material costs

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  • ​Assessing suitable sites for SDA developments

    • SDA – Compliance versus Best Practice”

      • Lift requirements

      • OOA requirements

      • Break out areas

      • Door solutions + design

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Bill Katsabis

CBG Architects 

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Terry Bush 

Director / Building Surveyor |

PBS Building Certifiers Pty Ltd

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.

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Terry will present on the following ; 

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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

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CONFERENCE  BREAK OUT SESSION
Breakout A 
Studio Conference Room

2.00pm - 5.00pm

 
Breakout A

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. 

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3.15pm - 5.00pm 

Introduction to SDA

$150pp

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  • What is SDA?

  • How does SDA funding work?

  • How does a participant access SDA funding?

  • What are the challenges with developing SDA?

  • Who do you need on your SDA project team?

  • Finding the right location for SDA (who for, where, and how much)

  • What is the SDA design standard and why is it important? 

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Who should attend? 

Builders, Designers, Architects, SIL Providers, Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Professionals

 

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Starlight Breakout Room 
BREAK OUT SESSION B  3.00PM - 5.00PM  
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3.00PM - 3.30PM 

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Free workshop 

SDA Insurance : The facts about SDA Property Insurance and why a domestic Landlords Policy is not enough 

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Despite all the strict guidelines surrounding construction of Specialised Disability Accommodation, getting your NDIS SDA property insured correctly has been a difficult process.

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Jeremy Thornton of Insurance Advisernet will talk you through the process and what to look for when protecting your investment -  whether it be Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, Robust or High Physical Support

 

This workshop will help you understand what cover you need and what steps you should take to mitigate the risk with and without Insurance.

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3.35PM - 4.05PM 

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Free workshop 

Investor Session: Private investors, property developers  

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How to get approved for an NDIS investment loan

What are the challenges of getting a loan approved for SDA

What are the challenges of getting a loan approved for SDA

How can I find SDA tenants

How much does it cost to build an SDA property?

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4.05PM - 4.35PM 

Free workshop 

SDA Legal Session:

Process, Challenges, Hurdles and Pitfalls for Developers and Builders 

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Builders, Property Developers, Architects, SIL Providers, Investor session  

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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 

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Conveniently situated in the Modbury part of Adelaide, interstate guests can receive 20% discount for accommodation. 

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