This conference brings together change champions, passionate advocates, professionals, and providers dedicated to delivering impactful housing solutions for vulnerable populations.

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It will feature SDA providers, Impact Housing stakeholders, SIL providers, Community Housing Providers,  investors, financiers, builders, developers,  financiers, architects, assessors, access consultants, designers,  and those involved in in-home aged care solutions, all committed to addressing urgent housing needs.

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The event will highlight the vital collaboration between Impact Housing and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), emphasising their role in forming a comprehensive ecosystem of housing and support services.

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It will also focus on how these sectors can work together to strengthen outcomes for those in need, including integrating in-home aged care solutions to enable older individuals to age in place and maintain independence.

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A major theme of the conference will be exploring housing solutions for survivors of domestic violence, individuals with disabilities, mental health accommodation needs, hospital discharge patients, Indigenous communities, youth in out-of-home care, child protection cases, older women over 50 experiencing homelessness, and the elderly requiring in-home care services.

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A key focus will be leveraging SDA and integrating Short-Term, Medium-Term, and Respite Accommodation to expand housing opportunities and create a more interconnected support system.

By analysing housing demand data, enhancing partnerships, and exploring innovative funding models, this conference aims to drive collaboration and promote meaningful, sustainable change.

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The event will also investigate sustainable designs for future housing, incorporating co-living modular options, net-zero designs, and designing homes that cater to both crisis and long-term accommodation needs, including those suitable for aging individuals with in-home care requirements.

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Key Themes covered:

 

Crisis & Transitional Housing:
Emergency housing solutions for individuals facing domestic violence, displacement, or urgent support needs. Transitional accommodation will also be explored, with an emphasis on wraparound services to ensure long-term stability.

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Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) & Supported Independent Living (SIL):
Addressing the potential to repurpose vacant SDA homes for crisis, transitional, and disability accommodation. The session will also highlight ways to improve service integration by connecting SDA providers, SIL providers, community housing providers, and in-home care services.

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Mental Health & Disability Housing:
Exploring housing solutions for individuals with complex mental health and disability needs, including strategies to address the challenges of hospital-to-community transitions and the integration of NDIS support.

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Child Protection, Youth Housing & Out-of-Home Care:
Safe housing solutions for young people leaving out-of-home care or at risk of homelessness, and strengthening pathways from child protection to stable housing, education, and employment opportunities.

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Women’s & Family Violence Housing:
Addressing the housing crisis for older women over 50 and survivors of domestic and family violence, including a focus on exploring funding models for safe, long-term housing solutions.

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Hospital Discharge & Step-Down Housing:
Supporting hospital social workers and SIL providers in facilitating safe discharge pathways, including leveraging Short-Term and Medium-Term Accommodation (STA/MTA) for patients requiring transitional housing.

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Indigenous Housing & Community-Led Solutions:
Focusing on government-funded housing programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with a focus on culturally appropriate housing models that integrate community, social, and disability support services.

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Aged Care Support At Home Program, In -Home aged Care Services  
Providing solutions for older Australians, including the Support at Home Program, in-home aged care services, and SDA options for aging individuals with disabilities, enabling them to live independently and safely at home.

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Sustainable Design for Future Living:
Investigating sustainable housing models that integrate co-living modular options, net-zero designs, and homes designed for both crisis and long-term accommodation needs, including aging in place.

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Co-Living Modular Housing: Scalable Solutions for Impact-Driven Living

By leveraging prefabricated and modular construction techniques, co-living housing can be rapidly deployed to address urgent housing needs while ensuring a sense of community, safety, and dignity for residents.

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Who should attend:

- Community Housing Providers & SDA Providers

- SIL Providers & NDIS Support Coordinators

- Hospital Social Workers & Healthcare Professionals

- Investors & Financial Professionals in Social Impact Housing

- Developers, Builders & Sustainability Experts

- Mental Health & Disability Advocates

- Child Protection Agencies & Youth Support Services

- In-Home Aged Care Service Providers

- Policymakers & Government Representatives (housing, disability, health, social services)

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Why attend? 
- Discover innovative housing solutions for vulnerable populations.
- Explore funding and investment opportunities in social impact housing.
- Gain insights into housing demand data and learn how SDA, SIL, community housing, and in-home aged care services can be better connected.
- Encourage cross-sector collaboration to maximise available resources and improve housing outcomes.

This conference is an essential event for professionals aiming to influence and implement lasting housing solutions within the impact housing sector. It will provide opportunities to network, collaborate, and drive forward-thinking strategies to address some of society’s most pressing housing challenges.