
SDA CONFERENCE HOBART 2023
THUR 9TH NOVEMBER 2023
HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR, HOBART
1 Davey St, Hobart, TAS
TIME
Main Conference: 8am - 12.45pm
Lunch 12.45pm - 1.30pm
Breakout session A : 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Breakout Session B : 1.30pm - 5.00pm
Dinner : 7.00pm - 11.00pm
includes entertainment, 3 course meal and beverages*
COST
Non-Members Conference : $420pp
Conference & Dinner $550pp
Conference Table of 8 : $3000
Inc unlimited workshops, lunch, networking
NDISDA Members Conference : $375pp
Conference & DInner : $465pp
Dinner only :$195pp
The Specialist Disability Accommodation Conference for 2023
"Industry and Community"






MAIN CONFERENCE SESSION
All delegates attend the main conference session.
8am - 12.45pm
Arrival 7.45am for registration

8.00am - 8.05am
Welcome and introductions
Lynn Gabriel
Founder and
National Events & Program Director
SDA Conferences & Events

8.05am - 8.25am
Understanding SDA Pricing Arrangements and Price limits 2022 - 2023
Tony Rutherford
Partner
Holding Redlich Lawyers

8.30am - 9.00am
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

9.00am - 9.30am
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
NDIS Property Australia

9. 30am - 9.50am
Capital growth vs Rental Yield - How to achieve both in NDIS Investment
The challenges of getting a loan approved for SDA
Speaker details are being updated

Speaker details are being updated
9.50am - 10.10am
Town Planning and SDA - Hurdles, challenges - and why some applications are rejected
Morning Tea 10.15am - 10.30am

10.30am - 11.00am
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

11.00am - 11.20am
Challenges relating to finding SDA Participants
and; Challenges relating to filling SDA vacancies
Alison McLeod
Director
InHab Australia

Speaker is currently being updated
11.20am - 11.40am
Value for Money vs A Participant's right to not share with another. Discussion, cases, outcomes and appeals
5 minute break

11.45am - 12.05pm
Occupational Therapists and Complex Home Modifications for independence, quality of life and wellbeing - the latest innovation and why industry need to work together
Speaker is currently being updated

Intelicare Speaker is being updated

Speaker is Currently Being Updated

Speaker is Currently Being Updated
12.05pm - 12.25pm
Assistive Technology - improving the lives of participants in SDA homes

Surveilance technology and restrictive practices – what you need to know
12.15pm - 12.45pm
Onsite Overnight Assistance - where they can be located - what can be claimed . New advice from 5th Dec 22
Understanding restrictive practices and environmental restraint when building and designing.
Understand the Design Standards to include;
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The NDIS Requirements for Robust Builds
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Breakout Rooms
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Sensory rooms and the benefits as a breakout room
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Passenger lifts in Multi-Storey Dwellings - are they permitted?
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Robust Housing Design and Safety and why choosing the right materials is essential
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Bathrooms and Doors. Understanding design for SDA
Lunch 12.45pm - 1.30pm

CONFERENCE BREAK OUT SESSION
Breakout A
BREAK OUT SESSION (BREAKOUT B)
1.30pm - 5.00pm
Post Conference Dinner
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Enjoy a sumptuous 3 course dinner and bws, with fantastic views and entertainment. Network and enjoy the evening with likeminded individuals to include interstate and local delegates
Cost :$195pp
Tables of 10 available
Exhibit / Sponsor/ Present / Workshop facilitation
Please see below opportunities to participate.
Email sda@jazcorpaustralia.com.au or call 1300 667 709
Sponsorships x 4 exc GST
Platinum Sponsor $6500 x 1
(includes exhibit space 3x3m, 30 mins presentation, 8 conference tickets, and 1-hour workshop presentation sponsorship - conduct your workshop )
Gold Sponsor $5500 x 2
Includes 3x4m exhibit space, 20 mins presentation, 6 conference tickets,
Silver Sponsor $3500 x 2
Includes exhibit space, 5-minute presentation, and 3 conference tickets)
Workshop Sponsor:$1500 x 3
Satchel inserts conduct a workshop presentation (must apply and be approved)
Dinner Sponsor $1100 x 2
Includes 2 tickets to a networking event, banner space, and satchel inserts
Satchel inserts only
$250 per brochure (100+ brochures)
Exhibit space x 10
Exhibit 3x3m : $1500 exc gst
(your own display ) Includes trestle table (1.8m) , banner space
Includes 1 ticket to conference/workshop
1.8m trestle table for product & brochure display, banner space only : $950 exc gst
The Venue
HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR HOBART
1 Davey St, Hobart TAS
With a perfect central location and views over Hobart’s historic waterfront, the Hotel Grand Chancellor is one of the most unique venues in Tasmania.
Centrally located in the heart of Hobart’s waterfront, the venue is perfect for the final Conference of the year
Enjoy Tasmania’s famous seafood, local free-range meats, seasonal vegetables, char-grilled steaks, cheese and a wide range of cool climate wines. Interstate delegates can enjoy a reduced rate for their stay. For location please see here