02/08/2025
Queensland, bookings are filling fast, and have been doing so since 2024! - This is an event not to be missed
NDISDA SDA Housing and Disability and the Impact Housing National Strategic Alliance is proud to be hosting the Bridging Impact Housing and SILSDA Queensland Conferences 27th & 28th August 2025
With attendees expected from across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and beyond, this event will serve as a critical knowledge exchange for organisations and individuals committed to the future of impact-driven housing.
With SDA participant numbers projected to exceed 30,000 by the end of 2025, national focus is shifting beyond bricks and mortar to questions of quality, viability, occupancy, and social purpose. Despite increased investment in new dwellings, vacancy rates are rising in some SDA segments, particularly in metro areas, while others - such as Robust SDA - remain critically under-supplied.
Simultaneously, Queensland’s hospitals are facing a mounting discharge crisis, with over 1,000 people medically ready to leave hospital, yet unable to do so due to a lack of suitable housing and supports.
At the same time, underutilised SDA properties across the state represent a powerful yet unrealised opportunity. These homes could play a transformative role in addressing urgent housing gaps - particularly for those requiring Short-Term, Medium-Term, transitional, crisis, or mental health accommodation.
But doing so requires more than good intentions. It demands policy clarity, design flexibility, operational alignment, and—above all—collaborative leadership across systems and sectors.
Building on the success of previous forums, this national event will bring together a distinguished line-up of speakers, including system leaders from health, housing, disability, and mental health sectors. The conference will examine the evolving SDA environment and explore integrated housing models that are inclusive, trauma-informed, and driven by participant voice and long-term value.
Featured Keynote Speakers Include:
Dr John Chesterman, Queensland Public Advocate
“Safeguarding Rights and Strengthening Systems in Disability
Dr Chesterman will provide strategic insights into Queensland’s Disability Reform Framework, examining the role of supported decision-making, rights protection, and systems change in the post-Royal Commission era.
Deborah Pratt, Executive Director, Queensland Mental Health Commission“Bridging Housing and Mental Health – Reform, Integration & Opportunity”
Deborah will speak to the Commission’s housing and mental health priorities, including the role of supportive housing, innovation, and collaborative design in improving outcomes for Queenslanders with complex needs.
James Parker, Manager, Disability Health Policy – Queensland Health“Delayed Discharge and the Need for Housing Pathways”
James will explore the intersection of housing and health through the lens of hospital discharge data, outlining Queensland Health’s approach to enabling timely, safe transitions into community-based accommodation.
Michael Fuller, Principal, Fuller Insights“SDA in 2025 – Risk, Demand, and Social Purpose in a Complex Landscape”
A nationally recognised SDA strategist, Michael will unpack the realities of market saturation, operational risk, participant sourcing, and the shifting expectations around ethical, data-driven investment.
This conference is designed for:
SDA & SIL Providers
Builders, Investors, Developers, Architects, Designers
Allied Health & Support Coordinators
Community Housing Organisations
Hospital Discharge & Public Health Professionals
Mental Health and Justice Sector Leaders
Government and Policy Stakeholders
Advocates and Participant Representatives
Whether you are delivering frontline services, planning infrastructure, managing transitions, or shaping policy - this is the platform to align, learn, and lead.
Why this Conference matters - This event provides a rare opportunity to:
- Understand how underutilised SDA properties can be repositioned as part of the broader impact housing ecosystem
- Explore the design, operational and compliance realities of delivering housing that is participant-driven and system-aligned
- Engage with Queensland’s leading voices on housing, health, and mental health reform
- Connect across disciplines and jurisdictions to explore co-designed, sustainable housing solutions
- Access strategic tools and data to guide SDA delivery and reduce vacancy
- Build lasting partnerships that can drive better outcomes for people with disability and complex needs
Book your ticket today or book a table of 8!
See here for more https://www.sdaevents.com.au/queenslandsdaconference2025
Specialist Disability Accommodation & Community Bridging Impact Housing Solutions & SILSDA QLD 2025 Conferences
