2026 National Specialist Disability Accommodation Conference - Collective Impact: Power In Purpose

We are proud to announce the 4th Annual National Specialist Disability Accommodation Conference - Collective Impact: Power in Purpose here in Meanjin, Brisbane.

This conference has been designed for everyone passionate and interested in the NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation sector to come together and share the successes, discuss the challenges, and improve the level of education, awareness and knowledge across the sector. This is an event run by NDIS providers to support those who work in and support the industry.

Our mission is to ensure everyone in and supporting the NDIS SDA sector has open and transparent access to a single source of relevant, accurate, timely and appropriate information. 

We have curated a unique experience of presentations, workshops, sessions, world cafe and fireside chat discussions to get away from the stale conference format of sitting in one room for the entire day. We will be providing resources for you throughout the day and after the event so you can put some of the discussions, ideas and concepts into place to better support and strengthen our sector.

Thanks for your support for this event, we look forward to seeing you there!

Basic Conference information

Date: Thursday September 3rd, 2026 

Time: 830am - 4pm (Networking drinks from 4pm)

Location: Thomas Dixon Centre - 406 Montague Road, West End BRISBANE (Meanjin) 4101.

Tickets: 

• $380.00 + bf for individuals 

• $140.00 + bf for NDIS participants

This event will feature a range of ways to interact with others in the sector including:

• Masterclasses and micro-sessions

• Workshops with tangible takeaway resources

• Conference style format sessions

• Case Studies and reviewing real scenarios, stories and experiences

• Expert panel sessions on SDA, SIL and Design.

We will be discussing a broad range of topics on the day, if you attended last year's conference you know it's a choose your own adventure kind of day. Covering the most recent, relevant and topical topics in our sector.

Topics on the day include:

• Building Your Own SDA with Dyson Stevens & Nicole Doherty

• NDIS Budget & Impact with Megan Spindler-Smith & Alecia Rathbone

• Psychology of Collaboration with Meg Hooper

• Legacy & Basic Funding with Greg Barry, Amelia Salmon & Susanna Ratcliffe

• ART: Implications from the Decisions with Justin MacDonald, Greg Barry & Belinda Kochanowska

• YPINH - The Voice Survey with Lee Archer

• Powering Better Discharge Outcomes - from Hospital to SDA with Nathan Costin, Sharnia Spark, Elana Pelo & Sarah Milliken

• Applying for SDA with Greg Barry & Brianna Barry

• You Can't Ask That with James Loveday, Tristram Peters, Sam Prior & Ryan Bayley

• SDA in a Maturing Market – What Creates, Protects and Realises Value? With Steve Dawson, Joss Egebretsen, Perry Cross, Justin Goddard, Justin MacDonald & Sam Baird

• Fire Safety & Emergency in SDA with Bruce Bromley & Nicole Doherty

• Choosing Your SDA Provider with James Loveday, Amelia Salmon, Susanna Ratcliffe, Nicole Doherty & Toula Moustakas

• SDA Investing in a Maturing Market with Loki Ball & Rob Flude

And for the first time ever we are running 4 dedicated Masterclasses.
Led by some of the most respected voices in our industry, these masterclasses offer a unique opportunity to gain insights, and practical knowledge. These will be sessions you won't want to miss.

• SDA Property Insurance Master Class with Julie Saric

• Claim Delays & Payments with Rachel George & Justin MacDonald

• NDIS Changes - unpacking the NDIS Budget & Impact, and how can we move forward with Megan Spindler-Smith

• Assistive Technology - What Every SDA Home Needs with Livigy

Morning tea and lunch will be provided for all, and we would like to welcome you to the post conference event on the Kite Terrace rooftop from 4pm for networking drinks (ticket will be required for entry) and live entertainment from an amazing local Artist. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know.

Accessibility: The site is inclusive and accessible for all. The building is wheelchair accessible throughout with adult changing spaces as required on the ground floor. The building features sensory rooms in the main theatre for a wonderful integrated and inclusive experience. Please let us know if any additional supports can be put in place to provide a welcome and inclusive experience for all. Please get in touch if there is anything we can do to make your day that little better.

There is a drop off area for speakers, guests and those requiring access. Parking is limited on the surrounding streets so suggest exploring alternative ways to get to the venue. We would hate for you to be late, so why not share a ride with others, or utilise the many transport options available in the West End community. 

Should you need more information contact us on: askus@justsda.com.au for support.

Tickets and pricing

We are happy to confirm that we will be using the two-tier ticket pricing system again to encourage and support NDIS participants to attend by providing a reduced rate. For those selecting the NDIS Participant ticket, we will require verification upon arrival you are a participant within the scheme. Please be sure to select the correct ticket option, you will not be able to purchase or amend your ticket on the day.

There are limited tickets for this event due to the spaces and format we will be using in the venue, so please book quickly, tickets will not be reserved and are non-refundable.

See you on September 3rd!!