
The Specialist Disability Accommodation Conference for 2023
"Industry and Community"
The Hobart SDA End of Year Conference will see delegates from all over the country join local providers for an event to remember.
Remain updated, connected, compliant and informed with the latest information impacting the way you do business and compliance .
We address Industry's challenges, and connect you to Experts who are able to guide you and help navigate this space
Our 2023 End of year Hobart Conference has seen many long-term relationships forged, many walking away better informed and connected.
This is an event not to be missed







Welcome and introductions
Lynn Gabriel
Founder and
National Events & Program Director
SDA Conferences & Events

The Final Report - SDA Pricing Review and what this means for SDA stakeholders
Tony Rutherford
Partner
DLA Piper

Craig Guinane
NICISA Valuers

Debbie Kindness
General Manager
NDIS Property Australia
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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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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
Demand for Specialist Disability Accommodation: consumer needs and preferences.
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Data available on SDA for both demand and supply
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Identifying tenants for SDA dwellings
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Eligibility for SDA funding and the processes
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Understanding customers' needs
Melody Carbarns
Services Manager
Housing Hub

Dan Acfield
Everhomes
Funding challenges and process
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Conflict between what participants want and NDIA wants to pay for
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Conflict between core supports funding (e.g. SIL) and SDA funding
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Appendix G
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Why obtaining SDA funding can be a long and challenging process
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Challenges relating to finding SDA participants and filling SDA vacancies
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Value for Money vs a Participant's right to not share with another
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SDA Insurance.
Understand the difference between landlord and SDA Home insurance
Indemnity Insurance
SDA Home Insurance
Wheelchair, equipment insurance
Jeremy Thornton
Insurance Advisernet

Assistive Technology - improving the lives of participants in SDA homes

Daniel Pilbrow
Intelicare

Bill Katsabis CBG Architects
Design and Design standards. ‘Compliance VS best practice’
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Assessing suitable sites for SDA developments
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Compliance versus best practice
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Lift requirements
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OOA requirements
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Break out areas
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Door solutions + design

Jeremy Soden
Forward Access
Director and Access Consultant
Upcoming changes in the NCC – Changes to the NCC and the NCC and the implementation of the Livable Housing Standard
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This presentation will discuss ;
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How will the new changes impact SDA buildings –
How will the new livable housing standard affect the housing stock in Australia – Benefits of accessible features within dwellings
SDA application and approval process – General process from application for design approval to issuing the as built certificate
Case studies – Best practice and common non-compliances
BREAK OUT SESSION
3.30pm - 5.00pm
Exhibit / Sponsor
Please see below opportunities to participate.
Email sda@jazcorpaustralia.com.au or call 1300 634 732
Sponsorships x 4 exc GST
Gold Sponsor $5500 x 2 SOLD
Includes 3x4m exhibit space, 10 mins presentation, 8 conference tickets, 8 sundowner tickets
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Silver Sponsor $3500 x 2
Includes exhibit space, 10-minute presentation, and 3 conference tickets)
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Sundowner Sponsor $1100 x 2
Includes 2 tickets to a networking event, banner space, and satchel inserts, 5 min introductions
Satchel inserts only
$250 per brochure (100+ brochures)
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Exhibit space x 10
1.8m trestle table for product & brochure display, banner space only : $950 exc gst
Exhibit 3x3m : $1500 exc gst
(your own display ) Includes trestle table (1.8m) , banner space
Includes 1 ticket to conference/workshop
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The Venue
WREST POINT HOTEL AND CASINO
CONFERENCE ROOM :
THE WELLINGTON ROOM
410 SANDY BAY RD, HOBART
Set on absolute water frontage and close to Salamanca and the city centre, Wrest Point is the luxury viewing deck for Hobart’s many charms. Overlooking the tranquil River Derwent and stately kunanyi/Mount Wellington, the Wrest Point tower is Tasmania’s tallest building and is home to the renowned Point Revolving restaurant.
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How to get there
There is a direct bus departing from Hobart Interchange, Elizabeth St, Stop D3 and arriving at Stop 11, No.410 Sandy Bay Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
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The distance between Hobart and Wrest Point Hotel Casino is 3 km.
Airport
The distance between Wrest Point Hotel Casino and Hobart Airport (HBA) is 15 km. The road distance is 21.2 km.