
Specialist Disability Accommodation Seminar & Workshop
Wed 18th October 2023
Karstens Conference Centre Sydney
Level 1/111 Harrington St, The Rocks
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Seminar
SDA Pricing Review update
8.30am -10.00am
Cost : $195pp
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Introduction to SDA Workshop
10.15am - 12.15pm
Cost: $195pp
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Seminar and Workshop cost : $380pp
NDISDA Members : $365pp
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Who should attend?
SIL Providers, Builders, Architects, Assessors, Developers SDA Providers
SEMINAR SESSION (8.30AM - 10.00AM)

Laia Burnett
Laila Burnet​​​​
National Director ‑ Health, Aged Care and Seniors Living
M3 Property
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SDA Pricing Review (from 16th June 2023)
Following a significant period of industry consultation, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) delivered the first Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Pricing Review on 16 June 2023.
With the input of a wide variety of industry stakeholders, the Review forms a comprehensive re-evaluation of pricing variables, mechanisms and numerous other recommendations formulated to guide market investment and provide optimal outcomes for participants.
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This presentation will discuss how it impacts stakeholders
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Anthony Nolan
Kennedy Associates Architects
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The SDA Pricing Review and the Designs covering every accommodation model
The recently released SDA Pricing Review is the most comprehensive review to date of the pricing arrangements that apply to the funding of SDA. As part of this review the NDIA commissioned Kennedy Associates Architects to prepare reference designs covering every accommodation model included within the Price Guide. It’s the first time that the NDIA has had reference designs. Anthony Nolan from KAA will discuss the findings of the Technical Report relating to the analysis of the reference designs
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Dan Acfield
Everhomes Director - SDA Provider
Challenges with Tenanting SDA and the Importance of separation of housing and care
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Dan will explain :
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How supply and demand are factors contributing to the challenges with tenanting SDA.
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Funding process and challenges
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SDA lifecycle, stakeholder engagement and who is interacting with the end user
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INTRODUCTION TO SDA (10.15AM -12.15PM)
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This workshop will cover the following;
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What is SDA?
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How does SDA funding work?
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How does a participant access SDA funding?
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What are the challenges with developing SDA?
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What is the SDA Design standard and why is it important?
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Who do you need on your SDA project team?
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Finding the right location for SDA (who for, where, and how much)
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Ensuring compliance with the SDA Rules
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Who should attend? -
Builders, SIL Providers, SDA providers, Developers, Architects, Financiers, all who are interested in SDA

