Melbourne 

Empowering Providers, Enhancing Outcomes, Securing the Future of Supported Independent Living

Attend this day only or as part of the full 3-day event

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Conference Overview:
This comprehensive one-day conference focuses on the critical issues and reforms impacting SIL and  SDA providers in Victoria in 2025.

It addresses emerging challenges related to NDIS compliance, pricing changes, workforce pressures, tenancy management, audit readiness, and psychosocial safety regulations.

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What to expect:

• In-depth analysis of recent legal and regulatory developments, including NDIA payment holds and compliance strategies to protect provider cash flow and business sustainability.

• Expert panel discussions unpacking the impact of the 2025–26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements on SIL and SDA services, including financial viability and workforce challenges.

• Practical insights on optimising SDA tenancy matching and leveraging the new NDIS Navigator role to reduce vacancy rates and improve participant outcomes.

• Clarification on Appendix H’s flexibility in SDA living arrangements, enabling more inclusive housing options.

• Exploration of behaviour support and unauthorised restrictive practices (URPs), balancing participant rights with care compliance.

• Guidance on NDIS payroll compliance under the SCHADS Award to avoid costly errors.

• Strategies for audit readiness and quality assurance in line with evolving NDIS reforms.

• Discussions on mandatory registration for SIL providers, workforce shortages, and sustaining high-quality care amidst regulatory pressures.

• Best practices for implementing Victoria’s new psychosocial hazard regulations, improving workplace mental health and safety.

• Multiple panel sessions and Q&A opportunities to engage directly with industry leaders and regulators.

• Dedicated networking time to build connections and share insights.

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Who should attend:

• SIL and SDA providers seeking to navigate the 2025 legislative and pricing reforms effectively.

• Support coordinators, Local Area Coordinators (LACs), and NDIS Navigators involved in participant support and housing arrangements.

• NDIS service managers and compliance officers responsible for audit readiness and risk management.

• Behaviour support practitioners and allied health professionals working within SIL and transitional housing.

• Payroll and HR managers who oversee workforce compliance and award adherence.

• Advocates and policy advisors focused on disability housing, participant rights, and regulatory changes.

• Business owners and financial managers aiming to sustain viability in a tightening funding environment.

• Anyone interested in the future direction of disability housing, support services, and workforce well-being in Victoria under the NDIS.

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This conference is an essential forum for staying informed, sharing best practices, and preparing for the evolving demands and opportunities within Victoria’s SIL and SDA sector in 2025.

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Whether you are a provider CEO, operations lead, support coordinator, housing partner, or regulatory stakeholder, this event will provide strategic direction, sector intelligence, and practical frameworks to navigate 2025 and beyond.