2027 NDISDA, Allied Health and Health2Ageducate 
National Integrated Care
Complex Needs, Hospital-to-Home Pathways Summit - Melbourne 
2-3 June 2027 | 9.00am - 5pm 

About the Summit 

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS & EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN

Speaker, Workshop, Sponsorship & Register interest to attend available

Trestle table displays available 

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About the Summit

Australia's hospital, disability, aged care, mental health and community care systems face growing challenges in supporting people with complex needs to transition safely from hospital into appropriate care and accommodation.

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Delayed hospital discharge, NDIS funding periods, access to allied health assessments, shortages in suitable supported accommodation, difficulties securing in-home supports, aged care service availability and workforce capacity continue to create significant barriers across these interconnected systems.

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The 2027 National Integrated Care, Complex Needs & Hospital-to-Home Summit will bring together government representatives, hospital executives, health professionals, allied health specialists, NDIS and disability organisations, aged care leaders, mental health professionals, housing providers, researchers and technology innovators.

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The 2-day Summit will examine the clinical, operational, funding and accommodation challenges affecting hospital-to-community transitions, while exploring innovative models of care, emerging research, policy developments and practical solutions.

Importantly, the Summit will consider the entire continuum of care — from hospital discharge and rehabilitation through to independent living, in-home support, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), mental health accommodation, aged care and long-term community-based care.

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The focus is not simply on getting people out of hospital, but ensuring the right funding, clinical care, workforce, accommodation and ongoing supports are available to enable safe and sustainable transitions.

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Key Topics & Areas of Discussion

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The Summit will explore a broad range of interconnected issues across Australia's health, disability, aged care, housing and community care systems.

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National Hospital-to-Home Care Pathways 

• Hospital-to-Home, Delayed Discharge & Funding Reform

• Delayed hospital discharge, patient flow and long-stay patients with complex care needs.

• NDIS funding periods, plan reassessments and their impact on hospital discharge and continuity of supports.

• Funding responsibilities and gaps between hospitals, the NDIS, aged care and community services.

• Hospital discharge governance, clinical risk, documentation and multidisciplinary coordination.

• Policy and system reforms to strengthen hospital-to-community pathways.

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NDIS, SIL, SDA & Complex Disability Supports

• SIL funding, workforce arrangements, clinical governance and high-intensity support requirements.

• SDA eligibility, funding, housing availability and hospital-to-supported-accommodation transitions.

• NDIS Home and Living decisions, functional evidence and allied health assessments.

• Alternative housing and care arrangements for people who do not meet SDA eligibility.

• Sustainable disability support models for people with complex physical, neurological and psychosocial needs.

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Allied Health, Rehabilitation & Functional Independence

• The role of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and multidisciplinary allied health in hospital discharge.

• Functional capacity assessments, rehabilitation planning and evidence requirements for funding decisions.

• Neurorehabilitation, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury and complex neurological conditions.

• Assistive technology, mobility equipment, home modifications and rehabilitation pathways.

• Allied health workforce capacity, access to services and measurable outcomes.

• In-Home Support, Community Nursing & Complex Care

• Establishing appropriate in-home supports before hospital discharge.

• NDIS-funded in-home support, personal care, high-intensity care and community nursing.

• Hospital-in-the-Home, virtual care and community-based clinical services.

• Workforce availability, provider readiness, clinical oversight and continuity of care.

• Home-based rehabilitation, assistive technology and preventing avoidable hospital readmissions.

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Aged Care, Support at Home & Older Australians with Complex Needs

• Support at Home funding and service delivery developments in 2027.

• Older Australians experiencing delayed discharge while awaiting aged care assessments or services.

• Challenges supporting older people to remain safely and independently at home.

• Transition care, restorative care, rehabilitation and community-based aged care.

• Dementia, complex clinical needs, family carers and sustainable in-home aged care arrangements.

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Mental Health, Psychosocial Disability & Supported Accommodation

• Mental health hospital discharge and access to appropriate community accommodation.

• Psychosocial disability and the interface between mental health services and NDIS supports.

• Supported housing for people with severe and persistent mental illness.

• Homelessness, housing insecurity and repeated hospital admissions.

• Recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed support and integrated mental health and housing models.

• Housing, Investment & Integrated Accommodation Solutions

• The role of suitable housing in reducing delayed hospital discharge.

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SDA development, investment and supported housing availability.

• Community Housing Providers and partnerships between housing, health and disability services.

• Transitional accommodation, hospital step-down housing and alternative supported living models.

• Accessible housing, smart homes and sustainable accommodation for people with complex needs.

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Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

• AI-assisted discharge planning and hospital patient flow.

• Digital health, electronic discharge summaries and coordinated information sharing.

• Remote patient monitoring, telehealth and virtual rehabilitation.

• Smart homes, assistive technology and technology-enabled independent living.

• Emerging technologies supporting clinical safety, care coordination and community-based support.

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Clinical Governance & Integrated Models of Care

• Clinical governance, provider capability and safeguarding in SIL and in-home support environments.

• Improving collaboration between hospitals, community providers, allied health and funding agencies.

• Research, innovative service models and measurable outcomes from integrated care initiatives.

• Practical approaches to reducing fragmentation and strengthening continuity of care.

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2 Day Summit Format

The Summit will feature a combination of national presentations, expert panel discussions and specialist breakout workshops.

Day 1 — Tuesday 1 June 2027

Hospital-to-Home, NDIS Funding, SIL, SDA, Complex Disability & In-Home Support

Day 2 — Wednesday 2 June 2027

Allied Health, Rehabilitation, Aged Care, Mental Health, Supported Housing & Technology Innovation

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Each day will include 5 selected morning presentations, a facilitated panel discussion and three concurrent one-hour afternoon Forums  commencing after 1:00 pm.

Attendees will be able to select the workshop most relevant to their professional interests.

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The final program will be developed following the Call for Abstracts and confirmation of invited speakers.

Call for Abstracts — Now Open

• Researchers, policymakers, clinicians, allied health professionals, government representatives, hospital leaders and sector specialists are invited to submit an expression of interest to present at the Summit.

• Prospective speakers may nominate a topic aligned with any of the key areas outlined above or propose an alternative subject relevant to the Summit's objectives.

• We particularly welcome submissions featuring:

• Original research and evidence-based findings.

• Government policy, funding and regulatory developments.

• Hospital, allied health and community care case studies.

• Practical solutions to delayed discharge and complex care challenges.

• Innovative models of disability, aged care, mental health and supported accommodation.

• Emerging technologies, assistive innovation and measurable outcomes.

• Cross-sector partnerships demonstrating improvements in integrated care.

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Presentation opportunities are limited to 10 main conference presentations across the two days, together with selected panel and workshop opportunities.

Abstract submissions will be reviewed for relevance, professional expertise, research quality, practical value and contribution to the overall program.

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Submitting an abstract does not guarantee acceptance or inclusion in the final program.

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Who should attend?

• The Summit is designed for professionals and organisations across:

• Hospitals, health departments, discharge planning and patient flow.

• Government, policymakers, funding agencies and regulatory bodies.

• Allied health, rehabilitation, nursing and complex clinical care.

• NDIS, SIL, SDA, disability and high-intensity support services.

• In-home support, community nursing and home healthcare.

• Aged care, Support at Home and restorative care.

• Mental health, psychosocial disability and community services.

• Community Housing Providers, supported housing developers and investors.

• Universities, research institutions and clinical educators.

• Digital health, AI, assistive technology and healthcare innovation.

• Speaker, Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

• Expressions of interest are invited from organisations and professionals wishing to participate as conference speakers, workshop facilitators, sponsors, exhibitors or strategic partners.

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Opportunities are available across the Summit's clinical, policy, research, disability, aged care, housing and technology focus areas.

Sponsorship and exhibition arrangements will be subject to the Summit's professional governance requirements and will not imply endorsement or provide preferential access to hospital personnel or patients.

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Register Your Interest Now

2027 National Integrated Care, Complex Needs & Hospital-to-Home Summit

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Register your interest to:

• Attend the Summit.

• Submit an abstract or express interest in presenting.

• Facilitate a specialist workshop.

• Explore sponsorship or exhibition opportunities.

• Participate as a strategic or research partner.

• Further details regarding the venue, confirmed speakers, registration fees and final program will be announced.

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REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW

NDISDA® | Health2Ageducate® | Impact Housing National Strategic Alliance

Supporting national dialogue, professional information sharing and cross-sector collaboration across hospital-to-home pathways, disability, aged care, allied health, complex care and supported housing.

Bridging Gaps. Connecting Sectors. Strengthening Care Pathways.