SILSDA Sydney Maximising SIL Impact Summit

Strengthening Hospital to Home Pathways, SIL Governance & the Future of Supported Independent Living

About the Event

The SILSDA Sydney & Hospital to Home Forum brings together leaders from the disability, health and housing sectors to examine the major reforms, operational challenges and emerging opportunities shaping Supported Independent Living (SIL) in 2026.

With the introduction of the new SIL Practice Standards, mandatory registration requirements, increased safeguarding obligations and continued pressure on hospitals to reduce delayed discharge, collaboration across the sector has never been more important.

This practical afternoon forum explores how providers can strengthen governance, improve participant outcomes, build effective Hospital to Home partnerships and prepare for the evolving expectations of the NDIS Commission.

Featuring personnel from hospitals, the NDIS sector, compliance, governance and frontline service delivery, delegates will leave with practical knowledge, strategies and connections to help navigate the changing disability landscape.

Why attend?

This forum has been designed for organisations committed to delivering high-quality, compliant and participant-centred Supported Independent Living services.

You'll gain practical insights into:

• Improving Hospital to Home pathways and reducing delayed discharge.
• Working more effectively with hospitals, SDA providers and the broader NDIS sector.
• Preparing for the new SIL Practice Standards and mandatory registration framework.
• Strengthening safeguarding, governance and incident management systems.
• Managing restrictive practices while protecting participant choice and human rights.
• Understanding evolving NDIS Commission expectations.
• Building stronger operational, leadership and compliance capability.
• Networking with industry leaders, hospital representatives and disability professionals.

Program Highlights

Beyond the Hospital Doors

Explore how hospitals, SIL providers, SDA providers, Support Coordinators and community organisations can work together to improve discharge planning and participant outcomes.

Breaking the Bed Block

Hear from senior leaders as they discuss practical strategies to reduce discharge delays, improve communication and create stronger Hospital to Home partnerships across NSW.

Safeguarding, Incident Management & Governance

Gain practical guidance on responding to incidents, strengthening governance and preparing your organisation for increased regulatory scrutiny.

Restrictive Practices in Everyday SIL

Discover how daily support decisions influence participant freedom, independence and quality of life, and learn practical approaches to creating more enabling support environments.

The New SIL Practice Standards 2026

Understand the biggest reforms to Supported Independent Living regulation since the commencement of the NDIS and what providers need to do now to prepare.

Who should attend?

This event is designed for:

• Supported Independent Living (SIL) Providers
• Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Providers
• NDIS Providers
• CEOs and Executive Leaders
• Operations and Service Delivery Managers
• Quality, Risk and Compliance Professionals
• Support Coordinators
• Allied Health Professionals
• Hospital Liaison Officers
• Hospital Discharge Planners
• Community and Housing Organisations
• Local Health District representatives
• Government and sector stakeholders

Attend 1 Session or make it a full day

The afternoon SILSDA Sydney & Hospital to Home Forum follows the morning SDA Sydney Summit.

Delegates may register for either session or attend both to gain a comprehensive understanding of disability housing, Hospital to Home pathways, Supported Independent Living, governance, compliance and the future of disability service delivery.

Whether your focus is housing, support services, hospital discharge or organisational compliance, this full-day experience provides valuable insights from across the disability ecosystem.

Network with Sector Leaders

The forum concludes with networking drinks, providing an opportunity to connect with presenters, hospital representatives, SIL and SDA providers, support coordinators, allied health professionals and disability sector leaders from across New South Wales.