Specialist Disability Accommodation Summit

Overview

The Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) market is rapidly expanding, with projections indicating over 30,000 NDIS participants will be funded for SDA and an estimated $700 million spent annually on SDA payments. This growth has the potential to stimulate $5 billion in private sector investment, creating significant opportunities for the property sector.

The Urban Developer’s SDA vSummit brings together industry experts, including operators, developers, financiers, and designers, to navigate the challenges and opportunities of this evolving market. This event provides essential insights into SDA design, funding, valuation, legal considerations, and socially responsible housing development.

Agenda

On the Cusp: What’s Holding Back SDA?

• Overview of SDA design categories, supply, and participant needs.

• Areas of under-supply and challenges for property developers.

• Opportunities and outlook for the SDA market.
  

  Presenter: Alecia Rathbone, Housing Hub

Unlocking the Financial Hurdles of SDA

• Overview of SDA sector classes and funding models.

• Key stakeholders and lending guidelines.

• Strategies for SDA approval, design, and valuation.
  

  Presenter: Jack Mihajlovic, Trilogy Funds

The Valuation Fundamentals of SDA

• Key valuation metrics and methodologies.

• Participant mix considerations and value factors.

• Risk areas in SDA valuation.
  

  Presenter: Laila Burnet, M3 Property

The Legal Considerations for SDA Development

• Contracts required for SDA under the NDIS.

• Risks and mitigation strategies in SDA projects.

• Federal and state compliance requirements.
  

  Presenter: Tony Rutherford, Holding Redlich

Case Studies

• Flexible Housing:

  Communities structured for independent living.

• Design-Led Independent Living:

  Innovative SDA in urban settings.

• The Community Cooperative:

  Integrating SDA within traditional residential assets.

Developing and Designing Socially Responsible Housing

• Navigating challenges in a highly regulated market.
  

  Panelists: Michael Fuller (DPN Casa Capace), David Watson (Archr Design), Alison McLeod (InHab Australia), Luke O’Grady (InPlace Living)

Investment and Acquisitions

• Perspectives from capital managers in the SDA sector.
  

  Panelists: Jacob Edwards (Australian Unity), Laurie Berrange (Inspire Impact), Charles Northcote (BlueCHP Limited)