Location
Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson Street, Southport, QLD 4215
NDIS Sector Development Session: Understanding STR, ILO, SDA & SIL
Join us for an engaging and practical professional development session designed specifically for NDIS Participants, Support Coordinators, and NDIS Providers looking to deepen their understanding of key NDIS home and living supports.
This workshop will break down the complexities of:
Short Term Respite (STR)
What it is, when it’s appropriate, and how it can be used to strengthen informal supports and build participant capacity.
Individualised Living Options (ILO)
Explore ILO design, stages, decision‑making, and how to create flexible, person‑centred living arrangements that truly reflect a participant’s vision.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Understand SDA eligibility, dwelling types, funding categories, and what makes an SDA pathway successful for participants.
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Gain clarity on assessing need, roster of care, funding expectations, and how SIL interacts with other home and living supports.
What You’ll Gain
- Clear, practical knowledge you can apply immediately in your role
- Tools to support participants to make informed housing decisions
- A better understanding of how these home and living supports work together
- Opportunities to ask questions and learn from sector experts
- Networking with peers across the NDIS community
Who Should Attend
- Support Coordinators (all levels)
- Participants and Families
- NDIS Providers
- Allied Health Professionals
- Anyone navigating NDIS Home & Living pathways
Why This Session Matters
NDIS Home & Living supports continue to evolve, and so do the expectations for high‑quality, knowledgeable guidance. This session will empower you with up‑to‑date, practical insights to better support participants to choose the housing and support options that suit their goals, independence, and lifestyle.
