Brisbane 

This comprehensive one-day event brings together leaders and practitioners from Supported Independent Living , Specialist Disability Accommodation , healthcare, and allied sectors to explore collaborative strategies, compliance challenges, and innovative solutions shaping the future of disability housing and support services.

 

Focusing on the evolving landscape of the NDIS, this forum emphasizes partnership, participant-centred care, and practical approaches to overcoming workforce, tenancy, and emergency preparedness challenges.

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Through expert-led sessions, participants will deepen their understanding of critical topics such as the power of collaboration between SIL and SDA providers, optimizing tenancy matching with the emerging NDIS Navigator role, navigating compliance reforms, and ensuring safe, resilient housing transitions from hospital to home. The program also addresses pressing issues like workforce sustainability, payment holds, worker safety, and emergency response strategies tailored for vulnerable populations.

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This event is designed to extend  knowledge exchange, build trusted partnerships, and empower providers to deliver exceptional outcomes for participants while safeguarding their own operational and financial sustainability.

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Who should attend? 

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• SIL and SDA providers and managers

• Support Coordinators, Local Area Coordinators (LACs), and emerging NDIS Navigators

• Disability housing and accommodation planners

• Healthcare professionals involved in hospital discharge planning and transitional care

• Compliance officers and quality assurance managers within NDIS service providers

• Workforce development and HR professionals in the disability sector

• Emergency planners and community safety coordinators supporting vulnerable populations

• Policy makers and regulatory bodies focused on disability services and housing

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Why attend? 

• Gain practical insights into enhancing collaboration between SIL and SDA providers for seamless participant experiences

• Understand and prepare for the new NDIS reforms including mandatory registration, audit readiness, and compliance management

• Learn innovative strategies to tackle tenancy vacancies and improve housing match outcomes leveraging the NDIS Navigator role

• Equip your team with tools to support smooth hospital-to-home transitions, reducing delays and improving participant independence

• Address workforce challenges head-on with actionable solutions to staffing, retention, compliance, and financial sustainability

• Develop robust emergency preparedness plans tailored to the unique needs of residents in SIL and SDA, including integration with hospital and emergency services

• Engage with sector leaders and peers during interactive sessions and networking opportunities, building partnerships that strengthen service delivery

• Stay ahead of regulatory changes affecting payment holds, worker safety, and operational risk

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Expected Outcomes

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• Enhanced knowledge of collaborative frameworks that drive participant-centred SIL and SDA service delivery

• Clear understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance strategies, and audit readiness in the evolving NDIS environment

• Improved ability to leverage the NDIS Navigator role and new tenancy matching approaches to reduce vacancies and optimize housing use

• Practical skills for managing complex hospital discharges and ensuring timely, supported transitions to community living

• Strategies to balance workforce ratios, manage compliance risks, and maintain financial viability amidst sector pressures

• Strengthened emergency management plans and safety protocols that protect vulnerable residents and staff

• Expanded professional networks across disability housing, healthcare, and regulatory sectors, fostering ongoing collaboration and innovation​

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This event is a must-attend for anyone committed to elevating disability accommodation and support services through partnership, innovation, and a steadfast focus on participant wellbeing.