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Adelaide NDISDA 
Specialist Disability Accommodation Intermediate Workshop 
16th July 2024
Ucity Adelaide 
43 Franklin St, Adelaide


Thank you to all SDA Professionals who attended this successful workshop . Subscribe for the next workshop on 8th October 2024 
 

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Session 1

Understanding SDA Challenges and Operations
Who should attend? SIL Providers, SDA Providers, Investors, Builders, Developers, Financiers, Architects, all  Interested Stakeholders


1.    Introduction
•    Overview of SDA Workshop Goals and Objectives

 - SDA Induction and tenant handover and supports
2.    Challenges with Tenanting SDA
•    Identifying and Addressing Common Tenanting Challenges
3.    Agreements and Registration
•    Necessary Agreements for SDA
•    Registration Process for SDA

4.    Funding Landscape
•    Navigating Funding Challenges
•    Participant Preferences vs NDIA Funding Criteria

5.    Location Factors
•    Price of land and desired ROI vs projected demand and vacancy risk
6.    Separation of SDA and SIL - Housing and Care Separation
•    Is there conflict of interest and is choice and control being considered - the outcomes of the Final Report 
7.    Choice and Control
•    Understand how Choice and Control impacts your operations and why the Participants rights has to be considered 
8.    Tenancy Lifecycle
•    What Happens When a Tenant Moves In?
•    Ending an SDA Tenancy

9.    SDA Pricing Review Changes
•    Understanding the Implications of Pricing Review Changes

 

Session 2

SDA Design and Construction Considerations
Who should attend? Architects, Developers, Builders, Investors, Assessors, SDA Providers, Access Consultants, Financiers.

This session may not suit SIL Providers

Cost : $195pp

This session will cover the following: 


1.    SDA Application and Approval Process
•    Step-by-Step Guide to Application and Approval
2.    SDA Design Standards explained 
•    Importance and Implications of the SDA Design Standard
3.    Navigating SDA Design Standards
•    Practical Tips for Effective Navigation
4.    Best Practices in SDA Design
•    Highlighting Design Approaches for Optimal Results
5.    NCC and Liveable Housing Standard Implementation
•    Changes to the NCC and Their Impact on SDA Design
6.    SDA Definitions and Terminology
•    Clarifying Key Concepts in SDA
7.    Accessible Design
•    Addressing Design Considerations for Balconies, Entry, Hallways, and More
8.    Building Classification of SDA
•    Understanding Building Classifications in the Context of SDA
9.    Complexities of Building SDA
•    Navigating Council, State Fire, NCC, and SDA Design Standards
10.    Fire Safety in SDA Homes
•    Do We Need Sprinklers for Every SDA Home?
•    Common Fire Safety Considerations

11.    Common Construction Mistakes
•    Identifying and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
12.    Future of SDA Design Standards
•    Anticipating and Adapting to Future Changes

Bonus for both SDA Intermediate  sessions $295pp 

Delivered by: 
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Dan Acfield 

NDISDA BOARD MEMBER

Everhomes 

Bachelor of Education 

SDA Provider and Director

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Jeremy Soden 

Forward Access Director

SDA Assessor

Access Consultant

Livable Housing Assessor

Building Surveyor 

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