The Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) housing market is developing rapidly and is expected to create thousands of new homes for people with disabilities over the next few years.
According to the Summer Foundation’s annual report, it is expected that more than 30,000 NDIS participants will ultimately be funded for SDA, with the NDIS then spending an estimated $700 million a 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 challenges?
The Urban Developer has proudly gathered a panel of experts, operators, developers, financiers and designers to guide you through the future of the specialist disability accommodation sector.
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 undersupply
challenges and hurdles
opportunities for property sector
Covid-19 and outlook
Presenter: Alecia Rathbone—Chief Social Enterprise Officer, Housing Hub
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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.
current development opportunities in NDIS-SDA sector
complexities of obtaining finance
third-party requirements
typical feasibility study, indicative terms
real world case studies
Presenter: Jack Mihajlovic—Senior Portfolio Manager, Trilogy Funds
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The Valuation Fundamentals of Specialist Disability Accommodation
The valuation considerations of what, how, why and what-ifs 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 and Seniors Living, M3 Property
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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
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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.
Project: Arcadia Apartments, QLD
Presenter: Ashleigh Button—General Manager, iNSiTU Housing
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.
Project: Carnegie, VIC
Presenter: Gregory Frid—Director, SDA by Project Friday
Case Study | The Community Cooperative
Integrating Specialist Disability Accommodation within traditional residential assets.
Project: The Wave, NSW
Presenter: Tino Carusi—Founder, Enliven Housing
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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
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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
The Urban Developer Specialist Disability Accommodation vSummit will take place virtually on Thursday, September 15. Click here to find out more.
