About the Summit
The NDISDA SDA Housing and Disability & Impact Housing 2026 Hospital-to-Home National Leadership Summit is the premier national forum bringing together Australia’s health, aged care, disability, housing, mental health, and policy leaders to confront one of the nation’s most pressing systemic challenges: hospital discharge and long-stay patient pressures.
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Against a backdrop of soaring demand, workforce shortages, housing constraints, and complex care needs, this 2-day Melbourne Summit and 1 day Perth Summit is part of a national series designed to move beyond problem definition, delivering practical solutions, actionable strategies, and cross-sector collaboration to restore flow, improve safety, and enhance patient and workforce outcomes.
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Delegates will gain insight into:
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National system pressures driving long-stay patients, delayed discharges, and hospital gridlock
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Cross-sector solutions linking hospitals, aged care, NDIS, disability supports, housing, and mental health services
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Operational and policy reforms, including the 2026 Support at Home program and transitional care models
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Practical strategies for workforce planning, funding alignment, and sustainable service delivery
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Evidence-informed and person-centred approaches to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and optimise continuity of care
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Who should attend?
This Summit is essential for leaders and decision-makers across the hospital, aged care, disability, housing, mental health, and policy sectors, including:
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Hospital executives and operational managers
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Aged care and disability service providers, including SIL and SDA operators
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Community Housing and Social Impact Housing Providers
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Short-Term and Medium Term Accommodation Providers
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Mental Health Accommodation Providers
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Youth in Crisis Providers
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NDIS Engagement Leads
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Hospital Social and Discharge Planners
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Housing developers and commissioning bodies
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Mental health leaders and allied health professionals
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Why attend?
By joining this Summit, delegates will:
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Build a national, cross-sector understanding of hospital-to-home pressures and solutions
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Learn practical, scalable strategies to improve discharge flow and care continuity
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Strengthen collaboration between hospitals, disability, aged care, and housing sectors
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Navigate upcoming reforms with confidence, leveraging opportunities rather than reacting to change
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Leave equipped to implement tangible improvements in operational practice, service delivery, and policy influence
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This Summit is not theoretical. It is a call to national action, where shared responsibility becomes collective, practical solutions. Join us to design safer, more sustainable, and person-centred pathways from hospital to home.
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Book your early bird today.
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Contact us for Speaker and Sponsorship interest by emailing