NDISDA Masterclass:  
From Hospital-to-Home
Bridging Health and Housing for Complex Needs

Session Overview
Transitions from hospital to home are complex for participants with high support needs, mental health conditions, or multiple disabilities.

The biggest challenge in this space is bridging the gap between the health system and housing/disability providers, ensuring safe, sustainable, and person-centred outcomes.

This Masterclass session provides hospital discharge planners, NDIS engagement leads, behaviour practitioners, occupational therapists, and allied health professionals with practical tools, frameworks, and collaborative strategies to navigate these transitions effectively.

Attendees will learn how to align clinical evidence, functional assessments, and NDIS SDA/SIL pathways to secure timely housing, reduce discharge delays, and improve participant outcomes.

Who should attend?  This Masterclass is limited to : 

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Clinical & Allied Health Professionals

• Senior hospital clinicians

• Hospital discharge planners and case management teams

• Hospital NDIS Engagement Teams 

• Allied health practitioners supporting participants with complex, high-support and mental health needs

• Behaviour practitioners

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Operational & Discharge Management

• Patient Flow Managers and Bed Managers

• Complex Care / High-Risk Case Leads

• Social Work Leads

• Transition of Care Coordinators

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Executive & Strategic Leaders

• Hospital CEOs, Executive Directors, and COOs

• Directors of Clinical Services and Nursing

• Clinical Governance, Quality & Safety, and Risk Managers

• Hospital Board Members overseeing patient flow

• NDISDA Member SIL providers

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Workshop Focus Areas

1. Understanding the Gap
•    How the health and housing/disability systems operate differently
•    Common discharge challenges for participants with complex needs
•    Consequences of delayed or unsuitable placements
2. SDA and SIL Pathways
•    Overview of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL)
•    Eligibility, funding pathways, and NDIS requirements
•    How housing design and environment support independence, safety, and recovery

3. Evidence-Based Planning
•    Clinical and functional evidence needed for NDIS approvals
•    Articulating risk, support intensity, and functional capacity
•    Aligning documentation across allied health, support coordinators, and hospital teams
4. Coordinated, Collaborative Practice
•    Practical strategies for multi-disciplinary planning and communication
•    Aligning discharge plans with NDIS funding applications
•    Reducing readmissions and interim placement risks
5. Real-World Applications
•    Case studies of complex transitions
•    Tools and frameworks for early identification of housing needs
•    How trauma-informed, participant-centred practice supports successful outcomes
6. Interactive Session & Discussion
•    Problem-solving barriers to discharge and housing
•    Sharing strategies to navigate complex cases
•    Q&A with experienced sector professionals

 

Why attend? 
This workshop equips attendees to:
•    Bridge the health-housing gap for high-support clients
•    Navigate SDA/SIL funding and pathway complexities
•    Collaborate effectively across hospital, allied health, and disability providers
•    Improve outcomes for participants with complex, high-risk, or mental health needs

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Please secure your place early to avoid disappointment . Places are limited