The Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) housing market is developing rapidly and is expected to create thousands of new dwellings for people with disabilities over the next few years.

According to the Summer Foundation’s annual report, it is expected that over 30,000 NDIS participants will ultimately be funded for SDA, with the NDIS then spending an estimated $700 million per year on SDA payments.

Based on this, building the scale of housing required for the market has the potential to stimulate around $5 billion in private sector investment.

So where exactly do the opportunities lie and how can the property industry anticipate and navigate the evolving market?

The Urban Developer has proudly presented a panel of experts, operators, developers, financiers and designers to guide you through the future of the specialist disability accommodation sector.

AGENDA

10.00am - 10.30am AEST

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On the Cusp: What’s Holding Back SDA?

A detailed presentation of the driving demand, investment and practical delivery requirements for specialist disability accommodation in Australia.

• what is Specialist Disability Accommodation?
• minimum Requirements for SDA Design Categories
• SDA Current Snapshot – Supply, Providers and Participants
• areas of high SDA under-supply
• challenges and hurdles
• opportunities for property sector
• COVID-19 and Outlook

Presenter: Alecia Rathbone - Chief Social Enterprise Officer, Housing Hub

10.45am - 11.00am AEST

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Unlocking the Financial Hurdles of Specialist Disability Accommodation

An informative presentation on the complex process of attaining the correct SDA funding.

• Overview of SDA sector classes/models
• Key project stakeholders – NDIS, SIL, commonwealth SDA provider, resident participant
• Specialist consultants – SDA approval, building design, valuation
• Lending parameter guidelines
• Exit strategy options

Presenter: Jack Mihajlovic - Senior Portfolio Manager, Trilogy Funds

11.00am - 11.15am AEST

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The Valuation Fundamentals of Specialist Disability Accommodation

The valuation considerations of what, how, why and what if's in developing disability housing.

• key Specialist Disability Accommodation valuation metrics
• specialist Disability Accommodation valuation methodology
• participant mix considerations and factors for value
• key risk areas

Presenter: Laila Burnet - National Director - Health, Aged Care & Seniors Living, M3 Property

11.15am - 11.30am AEST

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The Legal Considerations to Developing Specialist Disability Accommodation

​Understanding the type of contracts required to develop and operate an SDA Property under the NDIS.

• the pros and cons of different corporate, construction and operating structures
• the contracts required under various SDA operating models
• key areas of risk and approaches to allocating and mitigating risk
• the requirements of financiers
• compliance with federal and state legal requirements.

Presenter: Tony Rutherford - Partner, Holding Redlich

1.00pm - 1.45pm AEST

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Case Study | Flexible Housing

Developing communities that are structured to support residents in their capability to live as independently as possible.

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Case Study | Design-led Independent Living

SDA by Project Friday, in conjunction with CCA architects, have reimagined Specialist Disability Accommodation in the heart of Carnegie.

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Case Study | The Community Cooperative

Integrating Specialist Disability Accommodation within traditional residential assets.

2.00pm - 2.30pm AEST

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Developing and Designing Socially Responsible Housing

A development-led discussion on navigating the challenges of a highly regulated market.

Panelists:

• Michael Fuller - CEO and Executive Director, DPN Casa Capace
• David Watson - Architect, Director and Founder, Archr Design
• Alison McLeod - Founding Director, InHab Australia
• Luke O’Grady - Director, InPlace Living

2.45pm - 3.15pm AEST

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Investment and Acquisitions

Perspectives from the managers of investment capital in the sector.

Panelists:

• Jacob Edwards - SDA Fund Manager, Australian Unity
• Laurie Berrange - Director, Impact Investing, Inspire Impact
• Charles Northcote - Chief Executive Officer, BlueCHP Limited