Sydney 2026 NDISDA, SILSDA and Hospital-to-Home Summit
About this Event
Sydney NDISDA, SILSDA & Hospital to Home Summit 2026
26th August 2026
Choose the sessions that matter most to you or choose both
This unique 1-day Summit gives delegates the flexibility to attend:
Session One: Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) & Hospital to Home (8.30am – 12.30pm, including lunch)
Session Two: SILSDA – Maximising SIL Impact & Hospital to Home (1.00pm – 5.00pm, with networking until 6.30pm)
Attend both sessions for a full day of strategic learning, networking and collaboration.
Whether your focus is Specialist Disability Accommodation, Supported Independent Living, Hospital to Home pathways or the broader NDIS landscape, you can tailor the day to suit your professional role.
Overview
Australia's disability, housing and health sectors are entering a period of significant reform.
Changes to the NDIS, new regulatory requirements, evolving Practice Standards, increasing governance expectations and mounting pressure on hospitals to reduce delayed discharges are reshaping the future of disability housing and support services.
The Sydney NDISDA, SILSDA & Hospital to Home Summit brings together leaders from government, hospitals, disability services, housing, investment and allied health to explore practical solutions that strengthen collaboration across New South Wales.
Hosted by NDISDA SDA Housing & Disability, Australia's national professional network for Specialist Disability Accommodation and Supported Independent Living, this executive Summit delivers practical insights, strategic thinking and real-world solutions to improve participant outcomes while preparing organisations for the future.
Why attend?
The challenges facing the disability sector cannot be solved in isolation.
Housing shortages, delayed hospital discharges, changing participant pathways, increasing compliance obligations and workforce pressures require stronger collaboration between hospitals, housing providers, disability organisations and government.
This Summit provides delegates with the opportunity to:
- Understand the latest NDIS reforms affecting SDA and SIL.
- Prepare for new compliance, governance and safeguarding requirements.
- Explore NSW's latest fire safety reforms for Specialist Disability Accommodation.
- Learn practical strategies to improve SDA occupancy and investment resilience.
- Examine the latest Sydney market data and future demand trends.
- Better understand Hospital to Home pathways and reducing delayed discharges.
- Build stronger partnerships across hospitals, SDA, SIL and community organisations.
- Network with senior decision-makers from across the disability, housing and health sectors.
- Gain practical strategies that can be implemented immediately within your organisation.
Whether you attend one session or both, you will leave with valuable knowledge, new professional connections and practical ideas to strengthen your organisation.
Session One
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) & Hospital to Home
8.30am – 12.30pm (includes lunch)
Designed for professionals involved in disability housing, investment, development and strategic planning.
Topics include:
- NSW Fire Safety Reforms and future SDA compliance
- SDA demand under the new NDIS reforms
- Occupancy resilience and reducing vacancies
- SDA valuation and investment challenges
- Sydney market data and future housing demand
- Hospital to Home pathways and improving access to appropriate housing
Session Two
SILSDA – Maximising SIL Impact & Hospital to Home
1.00pm – 5.00pm
Networking until 6.30pm
Designed for Supported Independent Living providers, operational leaders and frontline decision-makers.
Topics include:
- Hospital to Home collaboration
- Breaking the Bed Block across NSW
- Safeguarding and incident management
- Restrictive practices in shared living environments
- The new SIL Practice Standards
- Governance, compliance and operational readiness
- Building stronger participant outcomes through collaboration
Background
Across New South Wales, hospitals continue to care for people who are medically ready for discharge but remain unable to leave because suitable accommodation, disability supports or coordinated discharge pathways are unavailable.
At the same time, the disability sector is adapting to significant regulatory reform, increasing governance expectations and stronger safeguarding requirements.
These challenges affect hospitals, SDA providers, SIL providers, support coordinators, allied health professionals, developers, investors, government and community organisations alike.
The Sydney NDISDA, SILSDA & Hospital to Home Summit has been developed to strengthen collaboration between these sectors, creating practical pathways that improve housing outcomes, reduce unnecessary hospital delays and deliver better long-term participant outcomes.
Who should attend?
This Summit has been designed for professionals working across disability, health, housing and government, including:
- Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Providers
- Supported Independent Living (SIL) Providers
- Hospital Executives
- Hospital Discharge Planners
- Hospital Liaison Officers
- Local Health Districts
- NSW Health representatives
- Occupational Therapists
- Allied Health Professionals
- Support Coordinators
- Specialist Support Coordinators
- NDIS Providers
- Community Housing Providers
- Disability Housing Developers
- Builders and Project Managers
- SDA Investors and Asset Owners
- Architects
- Fire Engineers
- SDA Assessors
- Executive Leaders
- Governance, Risk and Compliance Professionals
- Researchers
- Financial Institutions
Build Better Connections. Improve Better Outcomes.
More than a conference, this Summit is an opportunity to collaborate with the organisations shaping the future of disability housing, Supported Independent Living and Hospital to Home pathways across New South Wales.
Attend the session most relevant to your role - or join us for the full day to gain a complete understanding of the challenges, reforms and opportunities transforming the sector.
Continue Your Learning – SIL Providers, join us for Day 2
Save by attending both Sydney events
Your learning doesn't have to end on 26 August.
On Thursday 27 August 2026, NDISLINK will host the National Care Leaders' Finance & Compliance Summit – NDIS, SIL & Aged Care at Club York, Sydney, bringing together finance, governance, compliance and executive leaders from across the care sector.
While the NDISDA, SILSDA & Hospital to Home Summit focuses on disability housing, Supported Independent Living, Hospital to Home pathways and sector collaboration, the following day shifts to the operational, financial and governance challenges facing providers in 2026.
Together, the two events provide one of the most comprehensive professional development opportunities available for disability providers and executive leaders.
Attend both days to gain practical insights into:
- Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Hospital to Home pathways
- NDIS reform and emerging policy
- Finance and financial sustainability
- Governance and board responsibilities
- Compliance and audit readiness
- SCHADS Award obligations
- Workforce management
- Risk management and safeguarding
- Business strategy and organisational resilience
Whether you are a CEO, Director, Executive Leader, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, Compliance Officer or SIL Provider, attending both events will provide a complete picture of the strategic, operational and financial issues shaping the future of disability services.
Register for both Sydney events and maximise your professional development while saving on travel and time.
For details on the NDISLINK National Care Leaders' Finance & Compliance Summit, visit:
https://www.ndislinkevents.com/sydneyndisandagedcare2026
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 232.96 to AUD 522.67
