1. Federation NDIS Network 17 July 2015
Thank everyone

2. IDS Industry project 2014/15
The NDIS Industry Readiness – one of the Industry Development Projects
The goal is to support community housing providers to play a significant role in delivery of disability housing
Identify the current state of play and emerging issues
Explore how emerging disability housing models be scaled up
Document policy approaches which may encourage the emergence and scalability of new housing models
Continue dialogue between the industry and policy makers and ensure that the industry voice is heard

3. NDIS and Housing…many unknowns
Status of FOI released housing paper unclear
ADHC will cease to exist in 2018 – outsourcing of all supports and specialist accommodation
FACS is developing their position on the future of “mainstream” and “specialist” service provision
It seems no capital fund to procure new housing for NDIS clients
Current and projected need for housing (of what type /size /locations/tenures)
Separation of “housing” and “supports”; extent of housing choice
And many more…

4. A network? To support the industry influence the NDIS housing agenda:
Seek input into relevant research and project work including the options for outsourcing group homes; to scope adaptations and the boundaries between tenancy and support management
Identify the costs / benefits of existing housing models
Promote the industry to potential investors and partners
Develop industry capacity information that demonstrates its advantages over the private sector
Regulatory requirements and their assessment

5. A network?
Proposing and assisting the Federation in commissioning relevant projects or research
Developing links with other key peak bodies
Share experience about day-to-day business; HR capacity; asset; tenancy and support management practice; managing allocations; management of financial and associated risks and design issues
Easy forum for consultation by others
You design the programme and action plan