2026 NATIONAL NDISDA & IMPACT HOUSING HOSPITAL-TO-HOME NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT PERTH | MELBOURNE | QUEENSLAND Navigating Hospital Discharge Spotlight on Challenges across NDIS, SDA, Mental Health, Disability, Housing, and Aged Care Perth 7th May 2026 Aloft Perth 8.30am - 4.30pm Networking till 6.00pm Melbourne 2nd and 3rd July 2026 RACV Melbourne, Bourke St 9.30am - 5.00pm Networking till 6.30pm More Info Day 1 (2nd July) Day 2 (3rd July) If you are an NDIS, SIL or SDA Provider join us for the NDISDA and SILSDA Conferences in Perth and Melbourne the same week as the Hospital to Home Summit Save when you book more days More Info Early Bird is open For 2026 NDISDA Events see here RSVP Impact Housing's 2026 Hospital-to-Home National Leadership Summit brings together the nation’s health, disability, aged care, mental health, housing, and policy leaders at a moment of unprecedented system pressure. The 2 -day Melbourne Summit forms the flagship national forum within a broader national series, designed to confront the growing crisis in hospital discharge, long-stay patients, and system gridlock across Australia. With delayed discharges now affecting acute capacity, emergency department flow, elective surgery, ambulance ramping, workforce wellbeing, and patient dignity, the Hospital-to-Home challenge is no longer isolated to any one sector or jurisdiction. It is a national systems issue requiring coordinated, cross-sector solutions. This Summit has been deliberately designed to move beyond problem-definition and into shared understanding, practical strategy, and collective action. Why this Summit matters – And why attendance is critical By 2026, Australia’s hospitals are operating at – and in many cases beyond – safe capacity. Thousands of Australians remain in hospital beds despite being medically ready for discharge, not because of clinical need, but because appropriate housing, aged care, disability supports, mental health accommodation, or community-based services are unavailable, delayed, or misaligned. These challenges are not confined to one jurisdiction. While policies, funding mechanisms, and service models differ between states and territories, the underlying pressures are shared nationally: Fragmented funding responsibilities between health, aged care, disability, housing, and mental health systems Workforce shortages across hospitals, aged care, allied health, and community services Insufficient availability of transitional, step-down, supported, and accessible housing Increasing complexity of patient needs, including ageing, disability, psychosocial support, bariatric care, and comorbidities Policy reform timelines that are not aligned with operational realities on hospital wards The result is a system where hospitals are increasingly functioning as default long-term accommodation settings - an outcome that is costly, inefficient, unsafe, and deeply distressing for patients, families, and staff. This Summit is critical because it brings all parts of the system into the same room. It creates a rare national space where hospitals, aged care providers, NDIS and disability services, housing organisations, mental health leaders, policymakers, and funders can engage in honest, solutions-focused dialogue about shared responsibility, system reform, and practical pathways forward. A National Summit with a National lens Although the Melbourne Summit spans 2 full days, its scope is intentionally national. Delegates are invited from across Australia, recognising that: No single state can solve hospital discharge challenges in isolation Innovations emerging in one jurisdiction can inform scalable solutions elsewhere National reforms – including public hospital funding negotiations, NDIS settings, and the 2026 Support at Home program – require shared understanding and coordinated implementation The Perth Summit on 7 May 2026 complements the Melbourne event by grounding national discussions in jurisdiction-specific experience, ensuring Western Australia’s unique operational and geographic realities inform the broader national conversation. Together, these events form a connected national platform to examine hospital-to-home challenges from policy, operational, workforce, housing, and lived-experience perspectives. What to expect over 2 Days in Melbourne Day 1 – Hospital to Home Across Disability, Mental Health, and Complex Needs Day 1 focuses on the growing discharge pressures linked to disability, mental health, supported accommodation, and complex care pathways. The day opens with a national policy lens, examining how the late-2025 impasse in public hospital funding negotiations has exposed deeper structural weaknesses in Australia’s hospital discharge systems. Delegates will gain a clear understanding of how funding fragmentation between Commonwealth and state responsibilities directly translates into bed block, discharge delays, and inefficiencies on the ground. From there, Day 1 explores: Mental health accommodation shortages and innovative models that support earlier, safer discharge Peer-led, lived-experience approaches that reduce readmissions and strengthen recovery Patient, caregiver, and workforce perspectives on discharge breakdowns, communication failures, and system pressure Cross-jurisdictional comparisons highlighting what works – and what doesn’t – in hospital discharge policy and practice The “revolving door” phenomenon driven by SDA funding delays, plan changes, and unstable housing pathways Bariatric care transitions and the urgent need for accessible, purpose-built housing and coordinated allied health support Throughout Day 1, the emphasis is on integration: how hospitals, NDIS planners, disability providers, housing developers, mental health services, and community supports can align earlier and more effectively to prevent prolonged hospitalisation and repeat admissions. Day 2 – Hospital to Home and Aged Care: Restoring Flow, Dignity, and Sustainability Day 2 delivers a dedicated, in-depth focus on aged care and hospital discharge – an issue that sits at the centre of Australia’s current hospital capacity crisis. As demand for aged care grows and workforce constraints intensify, hospitals are increasingly accommodating older Australians long after acute care has concluded. This day examines the operational, policy, and human consequences of that reality – and, critically, what can be done differently. Delegates will explore: National system pressures driving long-stay patients and aged care discharge failures Jurisdictional case studies from Queensland, Western Australia, and Victoria Transitional care, step-down models, and sub-acute solutions that restore hospital capacity Digital innovations improving information sharing, discharge safety, and continuity of care Safer medicines management during transitions between hospital, aged care, and home Preventative and community-based approaches that reduce avoidable hospital admissions The 2026 Support at Home reforms and their implications for discharge planning and integrated care Day 2 places strong emphasis on implementation – ensuring delegates leave with practical tools, transferable models, and actionable strategies that can be applied within their own organisations and regions. The Challenges that this Summit directly addresses Across both days, the Summit tackles the most pressing hospital-to-home challenges facing Australia in 2026, including: Long-stay patients occupying acute hospital beds due to lack of suitable discharge destinations Misaligned funding, governance, and accountability across health, aged care, disability, and housing systems Workforce shortages limiting both hospital throughput and community-based care capacity Housing supply gaps, including SDA, SIL, transitional, step-down, and aged care placements Poor communication and coordination between hospitals and downstream services Rising system costs alongside declining patient and workforce experience These challenges are examined honestly, using evidence, case studies, and lived experience to move beyond theory and into applied solutions. What the Summit aims to achieve: The Hospital-to-Home Summit 2026 is designed to achieve more than awareness. By the conclusion of the Melbourne Summit, delegates will: Share a national understanding of hospital-to-home pressures and their root causes Identify practical, scalable solutions that improve discharge flow and patient outcomes Build cross-sector relationships that support collaboration beyond the event Understand how upcoming reforms – including Support at Home – can be leveraged rather than feared Leave equipped to influence policy, operational practice, and service design within their own systems Most importantly, the Summit seeks to foster a collective responsibility mindset – recognising that hospitals cannot fix hospital discharge alone, and that sustainable solutions depend on genuine partnership across health, aged care, disability, housing, and community sectors. A National Invitation This is not a state-based conversation. This is not a single-sector event. This is not a theoretical forum. Australia’s Hospital-to-Home Summit 2026 is a national call to action. Whether you work in a metropolitan hospital, a regional health service, aged care, disability support, housing development, policy, commissioning, or frontline care - your role intersects with hospital discharge outcomes. By coming together in Melbourne in July, and Perth in May, we create the space to think differently, act collectively, and design pathways that are safer, fairer, and more sustainable for patients, families, and the workforce. Hospital to Home is everyone’s responsibility. This Summit is where that responsibility becomes shared action. About Impact Housing National Strategic Alliance The Impact Housing National Strategic Alliance is a human services–focused, multi-disciplinary network committed to driving sustainable, high-impact housing and support solutions for vulnerable populations across Australia. As a dynamic platform for collaboration, advocacy, and action, the Alliance brings together all key stakeholders—including hospital executives, developers, builders, investors, researchers, universities, government departments, Partner Health2Ageducate for aged care, NDISDA, and community service providers - to bridge gaps across the housing, disability, aged care, and mental health sectors. Our work focuses on seamless hospital-to-home transitions and ensuring continuity of care, addressing the urgent and diverse needs of people requiring support, including crisis accommodation, people with disabilities, Specialist Disability Accommodation Participants, people experiencing mental health challenges, youth, seniors, Indigenous communities, and women over 50 at risk of homelessness. We take a whole-of-sector approach, supporting design for occupancy, sustainable investment aligned with ESG principles, and effective communication channels with builders, developers, and government departments to facilitate coordinated solutions. This includes liaising with housing and social services, aged care in-home supports, NDIS and SDA providers, and crisis accommodation networks to ensure that housing and support pathways are efficient, integrated, and person-centred. Through education, industry updates, research, and fostering cross-sector connections, the Alliance empowers stakeholders to navigate complex challenges, including SDA vacancies, hospital discharge delays, and rising demand for integrated housing and support services. By facilitating multi-disciplinary collaboration, sharing best practices, and connecting organisations across sectors, we enable the development and implementation of holistic, human services–driven housing solutions that improve outcomes for Australians with diverse and complex needs. About Register interest to present,exhibit or sponsor More info Speakers

2026 HOSPITAL-TO-HOME National Hospital-to-Aged Care Summit 2026 From Prevention to Discharge: Integrated Approaches across Jurisdictions Day 2 (3rd July 2026) RACV City Club 501 Bourke St, Melbourne 9.30am - 5.00pm Early bird $650pp Bundle Day 1 and Day 2 $1290 Early bird expires 1 Mar 26 and is 30% more Book Sponsor Exhibit or Speak Day 1 Hospital to home A full agenda and Keynote Speakers will be available by 1 March 2026 Overview Day 2, (3rd July 2026) Day 2 of the Hospital to Home National Series brings a dedicated focus to the critical intersection of aged care, hospital discharge, and community-based support. As Australia’s population ages and hospital pressures intensify, this Summit provides a unique platform for healthcare, aged care, disability, and housing leaders to explore practical, evidence-based strategies to optimise patient flow, improve outcomes, and address systemic challenges across the hospital-to-home continuum. Delegates will gain deep insight into the challenges facing older Australians and younger people with complex care needs who remain in hospital long after acute care is complete. With growing demand for aged care services, limited availability of residential and community-based supports, workforce constraints, and fragmented governance structures, hospitals are increasingly operating beyond their intended function. Day 2 will focus on how cross-sector collaboration, innovative service models, and targeted interventions can restore capacity, ensure patient dignity, and deliver safer, more sustainable care. Why attend? Attending this Summit will provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the current pressures in aged care and hospital systems and actionable solutions that can be applied in their own organisations. Delegates will benefit from: Evidence-based insights into hospital-to-aged care transitions and long-stay patient management Jurisdictional case studies demonstrating successful interventions in Queensland, Western Australia, and Victoria Practical tools and frameworks to enhance patient flow, discharge planning, and coordination across hospitals, aged care, NDIS, and housing services Exposure to emerging models such as digital health summaries, step-down and transitional care facilities, and community-based rehabilitation programs This is a must-attend event for leaders who are driving operational, policy, and system improvements in aged care and hospital discharge pathways. Who should attend? This Summit is designed for: Hospital executives, managers, and clinicians responsible for patient flow, discharge planning, and acute care capacity Aged care providers, residential care managers, and community-based service leaders Disability and NDIS service providers involved in supported accommodation and home care pathways Housing, community support, and social service organisations connected to health and aged care systems Policy makers, planners, and funders seeking to understand and influence integrated care models Workforce and quality leads interested in safety, governance, and operational best practice Key challenges addressed Long-Stay Patients: Hospitals accommodating patients who no longer require acute care due to insufficient aged care or community support capacity System Fragmentation: Misaligned funding, governance, and accountability between hospitals, aged care, disability, and housing sectors Workforce Constraints: Shortages of skilled healthcare, aged care, and allied health professionals, particularly in regional and remote areas Growing Demand: Ageing population and increasing complexity of care needs creating pressure on beds, resources, and services Patient Safety and Wellbeing: Ensuring older Australians and people with complex disabilities are not subjected to prolonged hospitalisation in unsuitable environments Day 2 Outcomes By the conclusion of Day 2, delegates will: Understand the systemic pressures driving hospital-to-aged care bottlenecks and long-stay patient challenges Gain insight into jurisdictional solutions and models that have successfully restored capacity and improved patient outcomes Explore practical strategies for enhancing discharge planning, integrating care pathways, and coordinating services across hospitals, aged care, and community sectors Learn how digital tools, transitional care, and step-down models can optimise patient flow and safety Leave with actionable recommendations to implement within their own organisations, ensuring improved patient experience, hospital efficiency, and sustainable aged care services Why this Summit is important With Australia’s hospitals increasingly functioning as long-term residences due to gaps in aged care and community supports, the need for coordinated, cross-sector solutions has never been greater. This Summit provides a critical forum to address these pressures, share evidence-based strategies, and explore innovative approaches to restore hospital capacity, protect patient dignity, and ensure safe, high-quality care for older Australians and those with complex needs. Through collaboration between Health2Ageducate, NDISDA, and Impact Housing, this event connects health, aged care, disability, and housing sectors in a practical, solutions-focused dialogue, providing delegates with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to drive meaningful change. National Topics and Theme Topics National System Lens – Hospital-to-Home, Aged Care Discharge Failures, and System Gridlock By 2026, Australia’s hospitals and aged care systems will be operating at a critical inflection point. Rising numbers of older Australians and younger people with complex disabilities are placing unprecedented pressure on hospital capacity. Delayed discharges and “long-stay” patients who no longer require acute care are contributing to bed block, emergency department congestion, elective surgery delays, ambulance ramping, workforce burnout, and increased costs — while undermining patient dignity and wellbeing. In this session, delegates will: Understand the national scale of hospital-to-aged care challenges, including workforce, funding, regulatory, and infrastructure pressures Explore how long-stay patients affect hospital operations, patient flow, and emergency department performance Learn practical strategies from health services across Australia, including step-down and transitional care models, sub-acute rehabilitation, enhanced discharge planning, and community-based supports Examine governance, funding, and accountability reforms that can incentivise timely discharge and align health, aged care, and disability sectors This session will combine policy overview, real-world data, and case examples, enabling delegates to see both the systemic issues and actionable solutions that can be applied locally. Participants will leave with a comprehensive understanding of national challenges, tools to support operational decision-making, and insights into cross-sector collaboration to restore patient flow and maintain safe, high-quality care. Format: Keynote + Panel Audience: Senior leaders, policymakers, health, aged care, disability, housing, and community stakeholders Queensland at the Front Line – Managing Long-Stay Patients and Regional Hospital Capacity Queensland hospitals are experiencing sustained pressures from long-stay patients who no longer require acute care but remain in hospital due to limited aged care, disability accommodation, and community supports - particularly in regional and remote areas. This session will provide delegates with a clear understanding of Queensland’s unique challenges and operational realities. Delegates will: Examine population growth, ageing demographics, and workforce constraints specific to Queensland Learn how long-stay patients impact patient flow, emergency department access, elective surgery, and ambulance off-stretcher times Explore practical solutions being implemented in Queensland, including sub-acute care, step-down facilities, transitional accommodation, regional rehabilitation, and hospital-to-home pathways Gain insight into cross-sector coordination, including partnerships between Queensland Health, aged care providers, disability services, housing, and community supports This session will be highly practical, providing examples of what is working in Queensland, measurable outcomes, and transferable lessons for other regions facing similar pressures. Delegates will leave with actionable strategies to address capacity constraints and improve patient experience in a regional context. Audience: Queensland Health leaders, hospital executives, aged care and disability providers, regional services, planners, and policymakers Time to Think: A Western Australian Model for Compassionate Hospital-to-Aged Care Transition This session will explore Western Australia’s Time to Think program, a nation-leading initiative designed to support older Western Australians who are medically ready for discharge but need additional time to make informed decisions about their long-term care and living arrangements. The program provides dedicated short-term aged care beds across multiple providers, enabling patients to transition out of hospital with dignity while freeing up much-needed hospital capacity. Since its launch, Time to Think has already supported its first 100 patients and freed more than 1,100 hospital bed days, demonstrating measurable impact on both patient outcomes and hospital flow. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how the program delivers a person-centred, compassionate approach to aged care transitions, the operational model and governance partnerships that underpin its success, and how it integrates with broader WA initiatives, including hospital-to-home pathways, community-integrated care hubs, and residential respite pilots. The session will highlight practical lessons learned, enablers for scaling the model, and the role of targeted investment and cross-sector collaboration in reducing hospital congestion while supporting older Australians to make informed care choices. By the end, delegates will appreciate how WA’s approach balances patient-centred care with system efficiency and provides a blueprint for sustainable, high-quality hospital-to-aged care transitions. Victorian Case Studies – Digital and Surgical Innovations : Optimising Hospital-Aged Care Transitions: Digital Summaries, Surgical Discharge, and Safer Medicines This session explores practical innovations and evidence-based strategies that improve hospital-to-aged care transitions, enhancing patient flow, safety, and outcomes. Delegates will gain insight into how co-designed digital health summaries are transforming communication between hospitals, general practice, residential aged care, and ambulance services, enabling timely and accurate information sharing that reduces avoidable hospitalisations and supports better clinical decision-making. The session will also examine the design, implementation, and evaluation of these digital tools, highlighting lessons learned from real-world pilots. In addition, the Discharge Optimisation for Planned Surgery (DOPS) program will be showcased, demonstrating how structured discharge planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and process standardisation can optimise surgical patient flow. Delegates will understand the measurable efficiency gains, bed day savings, and improved patient outcomes achieved through this program, and explore practical approaches for adapting the model across different hospitals and surgical specialties. Finally, the session will address safer medicines in transitions, focusing on the 2025 National Framework and practical strategies to reduce medication errors during transfers between hospitals, aged care, and home. Delegates will explore inter-professional collaboration, governance frameworks, and the use of digital tools to enhance safety and continuity of care, while learning how national guidance can be applied effectively in local hospital and aged care settings. By the end of the session, participants will have a clear understanding of integrated approaches to improve patient flow, optimise discharge processes, and strengthen safety across hospital-to-aged care pathways. Prevention and Community Support – Reducing Hospital Admissions Preventing hospital admissions is as critical as improving discharge processes. This session focuses on upstream, preventative approaches that reduce pressure on acute care while improving outcomes for older Australians. Delegates will: Explore early intervention, chronic disease management, and dementia care programs Learn how multidisciplinary community-based models and integrated care planning improve health outcomes and reduce avoidable admissions Examine collaboration between health, aged care, social services, and community providers Gain practical strategies to invest in prevention, maintain independence, and enhance quality of life for older people This session provides delegates with practical examples and evidence-based interventions to apply in their own communities, helping shift the focus from hospital-based care to sustainable, preventative solutions. Support at Home 2026: Building an Integrated Hospital-to-Home Ecosystem for Older Australians As hospitals continue to face delayed discharges and long-stay patients, the 2026 Support at Home reforms represent a transformative opportunity to improve hospital-to-home pathways for older Australians. This session will explore how government-set price caps, eight tailored funding classifications, and strengthened consumer protections will directly influence discharge planning, care coordination, and safe transitions from hospital to home. Delegates will gain insight into practical strategies for aligning hospital discharge processes with the new Support at Home framework, optimising home-based support, and reducing hospital bed block. The session will also highlight how NDIS providers, disability services, allied health, and community support organisations can actively participate in this ecosystem, offering coordinated services that complement aged care supports and enable older Australians—and younger people with disability—to live safely and independently at home. Through case studies and real-world examples, participants will learn how cross-sector collaboration, data sharing, and integrated care models can create a seamless hospital-to-home ecosystem, enhancing patient outcomes, maintaining dignity, and improving system efficiency. By attending, delegates will leave with actionable insights to streamline hospital-to-home transitions, engage multi-sector partners, and implement the 2026 Support at Home reforms effectively, ensuring a sustainable and person-centred pathway from hospital care to home or community support. Integrated Approaches to Hospital Flow and Aged Care Transitions: From prevention to discharge This plenary session synthesises insights from national, Queensland, WA, and Victorian streams to provide a comprehensive, integrated view of hospital-to-aged care transitions. Delegates will: • Examine short- and long-term strategies to improve hospital flow and patient outcomes • Explore step-down and transitional care beds, home-based support, and residential care expansion • Discuss digital systems, funding alignment, governance, and policy reforms to support integrated pathways • Understand how preventative and community-based approaches complement discharge and capacity solutions The panel will provide delegates with practical, multi-sector strategies and policy frameworks to restore hospital efficiency, protect patient dignity, and deliver sustainable, integrated health and aged care for Australia’s ageing population.

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2026 HOSPITAL-TO-HOME NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT MELBOURNE Navigating Hospital Discharge 2 - 3 JULY 2026 RACV Melbourne Day 1 9.30am - 5pm Networking till 6.30pm Early Bird Costs Day 1 : $695pp Day 2 : $695pp Bundle Day 1 and Day 2 $ 1290pp Early bird expires 1 Mar 2026 and is 20% more Book Day 1 Hospital to home Day 2 Hospital to Home Day 1 Program and Theme (2nd July 2026) A full agenda and Keynote Speakers will be available by 1 March 2026 From Stalemate to Strategy: Hospital Funding and Discharge Pathways across Aged Care, NDIS, and Supported Living In late 2025, negotiations between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments over Australia’s next five-year public hospital funding agreement reached a critical impasse. State and territory health ministers rejected the federal government’s revised funding proposal—valued at more than $20 billion and including targeted measures to address hospital bed block—arguing it fell short of prior commitments and was insufficient to meet escalating demand across the health system. At the centre of this funding deadlock is a deepening hospital discharge crisis. Thousands of Australians, particularly older people and individuals with disability, remain in public hospital beds despite being medically ready for discharge. Inadequate access to residential aged care, supported accommodation, Specialist Disability Accommodation, and NDIS-funded supports has intensified pressure on acute services and exposed long-standing structural failures in how hospitals interface with aged care, disability, and community systems. This opening session will examine how the funding stalemate has crystallised systemic weaknesses in discharge planning and cross-sector integration. Leaders from government, health administration, aged care, and the disability sector will explore the policy, economic, and operational implications of the impasse, and what it reveals about the urgent need for coordinated funding pathways and integrated discharge models. Attendees will gain a clear national overview of the challenges facing Australia’s hospital system in 2026 and beyond, setting the foundation for the conference’s focus on practical, collaborative solutions to unblock hospital capacity and create safe, person-centred pathways from hospital to home. From Hospital to Home: National Mental Health Accommodation Strategies and Victorian Innovations for Seamless Discharge Pathways Prolonged hospital stays for people experiencing mental health crises remain a significant challenge across Australia. Many patients occupy hospital beds longer than necessary due to limited access to suitable accommodation, community supports, and coordinated care, placing pressure on acute services and compromising patient outcomes. Several state-based initiatives are demonstrating innovative solutions to this challenge. In New South Wale s, the Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) supports long-stay inpatients and those at risk of extended hospital stays to transition into community-based living with tailored housing and clinical supports. The Mental Health-Housing In Reach Service (MH-HIRS) pilot has shown that coordinated pre- and post-discharge case management can prevent homelessness and enhance continuity of care, while the HASI and HASI Plus programs provide intensive transitional and ongoing support for adults with severe mental illness, reducing hospital admissions and maintaining stable accommodation. Victoria is introducing its first peer-led Lived Experience Residential Service in Moolap, offering short-term, home-like accommodation as an alternative to hospital admission, providing a model for crisis support and discharge planning with broader national applicability. Across Australia, NDIS-linked psychosocial residential rehabilitation programs, such as those provided by Mind Australia, enable participants to develop independence and transition to mainstream housing with recovery-oriented supports. Research consistently highlights that lack of stable housing at discharge is a major risk factor for post-hospital homelessness, while improving housing pathways significantly enhances continuity of care, patient wellbeing, and hospital system efficiency. This session will explore how hospitals, community housing providers, NDIS planners, and mental health services can collaborate to create centralised, integrated pathways that streamline discharge planning, leverage available accommodation (including transitional, short-term, and supported housing), and ensure patients receive the right support at the right time. Attendees will gain insight into national strategies, Victorian innovations, and practical approaches for creating seamless hospital-to-home transitions for individuals with mental health needs, reducing bed block, and supporting recovery across the continuum of care. Hospital discharge processes: Insights from patients, caregivers, and staff in an Australian healthcare setting This session will examine hospital discharge as a critical point in healthcare delivery, influencing patient outcomes, continuity of care, and hospital resource utilisation. Drawing on qualitative research conducted in an Australian medical ward-including interviews with patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff, and structured observations - the study identified three key themes: communication, system pressure, and continuing care. Challenges included inconsistent information sharing, gaps between hospital teams, and patient confusion regarding follow-up care. System pressures to expedite discharges, particularly during weekends or out-of-hours periods, contributed to perceptions of premature discharge and unplanned readmissions. The findings highlight the tension between patient-centred care and service efficiency, underscoring the need for improved communication, stronger community-based support, and structured systems for tracking referrals and post-discharge care. Delegates will gain practical insights into strategies for optimising discharge processes, enhancing patient experience, and improving safety and continuity of care. What works across the Nation: Comparing State Hospital Discharge Policies to unlock System-Wide Solutions Hospital discharge bottlenecks across Australia are increasingly driven by misaligned policies and funding pathways spanning public hospitals, mental health services, aged care, the NDIS, and supported housing systems. While each state and territory faces similar pressures, differing policy responses have produced varied outcomes -creating important opportunities to identify what works, what fails, and what can be scaled nationally. This panel will compare hospital and mental health discharge policies across key jurisdictions, including Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. Through cross-sector case studies, panellists will examine how approaches to mental health step-down care, residential rehabilitation, aged care access, NDIS planning, Specialist Disability Accommodation , Supported Independent Living , and transitional housing either alleviate or exacerbate discharge delays. The discussion will explore the systemic drivers of hospital bottlenecking, including fragmented funding responsibility between health, mental health, aged care and disability systems; inconsistent discharge planning and escalation pathways; limited access to short-term and supported accommodation; and operational disconnects between hospitals, community mental health services, and housing providers. Particular attention will be given to the impact on people experiencing mental health crises, who often face extended hospital stays due to the absence of appropriate community-based alternatives. Importantly, the session will focus on effective state-based models and collaborative frameworks that have improved discharge flow, strengthened continuity of care, and reduced reliance on prolonged hospitalisation. Panelists will highlight transferable policy levers, integrated planning approaches, and operational strategies that support safe, timely, and person-centred transitions from hospital to home. Attendees will gain practical insights into how greater national alignment across health, mental health, aged care and disability systems can reduce discharge bottlenecks, improve outcomes for people with complex needs, and restore capacity across Australia’s hospital network. Closing the Revolving Door: How SDA Funding and NDIS Transitions influence Hospital Readmissions and flow Across Australia, delays, changes, or interruptions in Specialist Disability Accommodation and related NDIS housing and support funding are contributing to a growing cycle of hospital readmissions and prolonged hospital stays. When Participants are medically ready for discharge but cannot access appropriate SDA or supported living arrangements in a timely way - due to delayed decision-making, funding adjustments, or changes in accommodation plans- they often remain in hospital beds longer than necessary or are readmitted shortly after discharge. These repeated transitions place further strain on hospital capacity, contribute to bed block, disrupt continuity of care, and increase costs in an already stretched health system. This session will explore how SDA funding pathways, plan reviews, and transitional support arrangements intersect with hospital discharge planning and post-discharge stability. Delegates will gain insight into the systemic impact of delayed SDA approvals, the challenges of accommodating people with complex support needs in community settings, and the downstream effect on emergency departments, inpatient units, and discharge coordinators when housing and supports are unstable or withdrawn. The discussion will also examine strategies to reduce readmissions and improve continuity of care through stronger collaboration between hospitals, NDIS providers, and housing stakeholders. Topics will include early identification of Participants requiring SDA or supported living, streamlined transition frameworks, housing predelivery planning, and integrated care pathways that support sustained discharge outcomes rather than short-term exits. By understanding and addressing the “revolving door” phenomenon, delegates will be better equipped to enhance hospital flow, reduce unnecessary bed occupancy, and support participants to live safely and sustainably in the community. Bariatric Care Transitions: From Hospital to Home – Designing Accessible Housing and Support Solutions for Patients with Obesity Hospital-to-home transitions for bariatric patients present unique challenges that go beyond medical care. Individuals with obesity often require specialised housing designs, adapted SDA or SIL homes, and allied health supports to ensure safe and effective recovery. Standard residential designs may not accommodate bariatric needs, such as reinforced fixtures, wider doorways, accessible bathrooms, and lift-assisted mobility, which can compromise patient safety and independence. This session explores how purpose-built, accessible housing—SDA, SIL, short-term, or transitional accommodation—can bridge the gap between hospital care and home, providing environments tailored to the physical needs of bariatric patients while maintaining comfort, dignity, and therapeutic outcomes. Delegates will examine the role of design innovation, investment strategies, and cross-sector collaboration among hospitals, housing providers, NDIS coordinators, allied health professionals, and support services. Through national case studies and practical examples, participants will gain insight into how multi-disciplinary planning, adaptive housing design, and integrated support services can reduce extended hospital stays, prevent readmissions, and create sustainable, person-centred pathways for patients with obesity transitioning from hospital to home. Operational Challenges & Case Studies This session will discuss the operational challenges hospitals face when coordinating care with NDIS and SDA providers, including workforce limitations, housing shortages, and the complexities of mental health support. Through case studies, delegates will explore the experiences of high-support individuals, youth in crisis, domestic violence survivors, and elderly socially vulnerable patients. The session will also examine where existing policies create bottlenecks or gaps, highlighting opportunities for more effective, integrated service delivery. Sponsor Speak Exhibit Register interest to Sponsor, Speak or Exhibit here Register The program is intended as a guide only. Impact Housing National Strategic Alliance will make every reasonable effort to adhere to the advertised schedule, speakers, and topics; however, we reserve the right to modify the program, substitute speakers, or adjust session content at any time without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances. Impact Housing National Alliance and SDA Conferences and Events accepts no liability for any loss, damage, or expenses incurred as a result of changes to the event format, program, speakers, or schedule. A full schedule will be available 1 Mar 2026

2026 HOSPITAL-TO-HOME WESTERN AUSTRALIA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Navigating Hospital Discharge Perth : Thur, 7th May 2026 ALOFT Perth Hotel, Rivervale 8.30am - 4.30pm Networking till 6.30pm Early Bird $450pp NDISDA Members $350pp Price after 1 Feb $650pp Book NDISDA Perth Conference 5th May 26 SILSDA Perth Conference 6th May 26 Overview The 2026 Impact Housing WA Hospital-to-Home Leadership Summit forms a critical pillar of the national series, bringing together leaders from across Western Australia and around the country to examine hospital discharge challenges through a policy, operational, and lived-experience lens. While the Melbourne Summit provides a comprehensive 2-day national deep dive across aged care, disability, mental health, housing, and system reform, the Perth program offers an essential jurisdictional focus - exploring how Western Australia is responding to the hospital-to-home challenge and what lessons can be scaled nationally. This one-day program is designed to inform, challenge, and connect stakeholders across hospitals, aged care, disability, mental health, housing, and government, ensuring that Western Australia’s experiences, innovations, and system pressures are firmly embedded within the national conversation. WA Hospital Focus: Hospital discharge pressures are not confined to one state or service system. Across Australia, hospitals are increasingly functioning as long-term accommodation for people who are medically ready for discharge but have nowhere appropriate to go. Western Australia faces distinct challenges: Geographic scale and regional service gaps Workforce shortages across health, aged care, and disability Limited availability of supported accommodation, SDA, and aged care beds Increasing demand driven by population ageing and complex care needs At the same time, Western Australia has developed innovative, compassionate, and practical models that are already delivering measurable impact on hospital flow and patient dignity. The Perth program ensures these challenges and solutions are examined in depth, contributing to a stronger, more aligned national response across the Hospital-to-Home Series. Perth will focus on: The national hospital funding environment and its direct impact on discharge pathways Structural and systemic drivers of long-stay patients and bed block Western Australian models that improve hospital-to-home transitions Mental health discharge and community-based recovery pathways The role of SDA, NDIS planning, and housing stability in preventing readmissions Preparing hospitals, aged care, and community services for the 2026 Support at Home reforms Together, these sessions create a cohesive narrative — moving from national policy pressures to local implementation and forward-looking reform. The Perth Summit opens with a national policy lens, examining how the late-2025 impasse in public hospital funding negotiations has exposed deep structural weaknesses in hospital discharge systems across Australia. With thousands of Australians remaining in hospital beds despite being medically ready for discharge, this session explores how gaps in aged care, supported accommodation, SDA, and NDIS-funded supports are intensifying pressure on acute services. Delegates will gain a shared national understanding of why discharge delays persist, how funding and accountability are misaligned, and why coordinated, cross-sector solutions are now critical. This opening session sets the strategic foundation for the entire Hospital-to-Home Series. Western Australia in Focus: Translating Policy into Practice Building on the national context, the Perth program turns to Western Australia’s experience - highlighting both the scale of local challenges and the practical solutions emerging across the state. Sessions will explore: Compassionate transition models that support older people who are medically ready for discharge but require time, choice, and dignity Patient, caregiver, and workforce perspectives on discharge processes and system pressure Community-based mental health transition programs that reduce readmissions and support recovery The impact of SDA and NDIS housing delays on hospital flow and the “revolving door” of readmission How Support at Home reforms can be operationalised to strengthen hospital-to-home pathways These discussions ground national policy challenges in real-world operational realities, offering delegates transferable insights and practical frameworks. Who should attend the Perth Day 1 Summit The Perth Summit is designed for: Hospital executives, discharge planners, patient flow managers, and clinicians Aged care leaders, residential and community care providers Disability and NDIS providers, including SDA and supported living operators Mental health service leaders and community-based organisations Housing providers, planners, and social services Policymakers, commissioners, funders, and system planners Delegates from across Australia are encouraged to attend, ensuring Western Australia’s experience contributes meaningfully to national reform discussions. The Perth Day 1 Summit aims to: Strengthen national alignment by embedding Western Australia’s experience within the broader Hospital-to-Home Series Identify practical, scalable models that reduce long-stay patients and restore hospital capacity Foster collaboration across health, aged care, disability, mental health, and housing sectors Support leaders to prepare for 2026 reforms with confidence and clarity Build a shared commitment to person-centred, safe, and sustainable hospital-to-home pathways A National Conversation, Together By convening leaders in Perth ahead of the Melbourne two-day Summit, the Hospital-to-Home Series ensures that reform is shaped with, not just for, jurisdictions across Australia. Together, these events create a national platform to move beyond isolated solutions - enabling shared learning, coordinated action, and meaningful progress toward a system where hospitals are no longer a default place to live, and every Australian has a safe, supported pathway from hospital to home Program Topics and Theme A full agenda and Keynote Speakers will be available by 1 March 2026 From Stalemate to Strategy: Hospital Funding and Discharge Pathways across Aged Care, NDIS, and Supported Living In late 2025, negotiations between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments over Australia’s next five-year public hospital funding agreement reached a critical impasse. State and territory health ministers rejected the federal government’s revised funding proposal—valued at more than $20 billion and including targeted measures to address hospital bed block—arguing it fell short of prior commitments and was insufficient to meet escalating demand across the health system. At the centre of this funding deadlock is a deepening hospital discharge crisis. Thousands of Australians, particularly older people and individuals with disability, remain in public hospital beds despite being medically ready for discharge. Inadequate access to residential aged care, supported accommodation, Specialist Disability Accommodation, and NDIS-funded supports has intensified pressure on acute services and exposed long-standing structural failures in how hospitals interface with aged care, disability, and community systems. This opening session will examine how the funding stalemate has crystallised systemic weaknesses in discharge planning and cross-sector integration. Leaders from government, health administration, aged care, and the disability sector will explore the policy, economic, and operational implications of the impasse, and what it reveals about the urgent need for coordinated funding pathways and integrated discharge models. Attendees will gain a clear national overview of the challenges facing Australia’s hospital system in 2026 and beyond, setting the foundation for the conference’s focus on practical, collaborative solutions to unblock hospital capacity and create safe, person-centred pathways from hospital to home. Time to Think: A Western Australian Model for Compassionate Hospital-to-Aged Care Transition This session will explore Western Australia’s Time to Think program, a nation-leading initiative designed to support older Western Australians who are medically ready for discharge but need additional time to make informed decisions about their long-term care and living arrangements. The program provides dedicated short-term aged care beds across multiple providers, enabling patients to transition out of hospital with dignity while freeing up much-needed hospital capacity. Since its launch, Time to Think has already supported its first 100 patients and freed more than 1,100 hospital bed days, demonstrating measurable impact on both patient outcomes and hospital flow. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how the program delivers a person-centred, compassionate approach to aged care transitions, the operational model and governance partnerships that underpin its success, and how it integrates with broader WA initiatives, including hospital-to-home pathways, community-integrated care hubs, and residential respite pilots. The session will highlight practical lessons learned, enablers for scaling the model, and the role of targeted investment and cross-sector collaboration in reducing hospital congestion while supporting older Australians to make informed care choices. By the end, delegates will appreciate how WA’s approach balances patient-centred care with system efficiency and provides a blueprint for sustainable, high-quality hospital-to-aged care transitions. Hospital discharge processes: Insights from patients, caregivers, and staff in an Australian healthcare setting This session will examine hospital discharge as a critical point in healthcare delivery, influencing patient outcomes, continuity of care, and hospital resource utilisation. Drawing on qualitative research conducted in an Australian medical ward-including interviews with patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff, and structured observations - the study identified three key themes: communication, system pressure, and continuing care. Challenges included inconsistent information sharing, gaps between hospital teams, and patient confusion regarding follow-up care. System pressures to expedite discharges, particularly during weekends or out-of-hours periods, contributed to perceptions of premature discharge and unplanned readmissions. The findings highlight the tension between patient-centred care and service efficiency, underscoring the need for improved communication, stronger community-based support, and structured systems for tracking referrals and post-discharge care. Delegates will gain practical insights into strategies for optimising discharge processes, enhancing patient experience, and improving safety and continuity of care. Hospital to Home: Supporting Mental Health Recovery through Community-Based Transition Programs Transitioning from hospital back into the community following a mental health-related admission can be overwhelming and challenging. Many individuals face the risk of distress, social isolation, or readmission when the right support is not in place at the critical early stages of discharge. This session explores evidence-informed approaches to optimising hospital-to-home transitions for people experiencing mental health challenges. Delegates will learn how structured, community-based support programs can assist individuals in regaining confidence, building resilience, and navigating the mental health system post-discharge. Key strategies include peer-led support, tailored follow-up contact, guidance in accessing community resources, attending appointments, and facilitating referrals to ongoing care. The discussion will also examine how such programs can reduce readmissions, support sustainable recovery, and enhance patient wellbeing while alleviating pressure on hospital systems. Attendees will gain insights into practical implementation models, how to integrate transitional support within broader mental health services, and the benefits of providing timely, person-centred care that bridges hospital and community environments. By the end of this session, delegates will understand how targeted hospital-to-home support pathways can improve outcomes for people leaving mental health inpatient services, strengthen community reintegration, and contribute to safer, more efficient hospital operations. Closing the Revolving Door: How SDA Funding and NDIS Transitions influence Hospital Readmissions and flow Across Australia, delays, changes, or interruptions in Specialist Disability Accommodation and related NDIS housing and support funding are contributing to a growing cycle of hospital readmissions and prolonged hospital stays. When Participants are medically ready for discharge but cannot access appropriate SDA or supported living arrangements in a timely way - due to delayed decision-making, funding adjustments, or changes in accommodation plans- they often remain in hospital beds longer than necessary or are readmitted shortly after discharge. These repeated transitions place further strain on hospital capacity, contribute to bed block, disrupt continuity of care, and increase costs in an already stretched health system. This session will explore how SDA funding pathways, plan reviews, and transitional support arrangements intersect with hospital discharge planning and post-discharge stability. Delegates will gain insight into the systemic impact of delayed SDA approvals, the challenges of accommodating people with complex support needs in community settings, and the downstream effect on emergency departments, inpatient units, and discharge coordinators when housing and supports are unstable or withdrawn. The discussion will also examine strategies to reduce readmissions and improve continuity of care through stronger collaboration between hospitals, NDIS providers, and housing stakeholders. Topics will include early identification of Participants requiring SDA or supported living, streamlined transition frameworks, housing predelivery planning, and integrated care pathways that support sustained discharge outcomes rather than short-term exits. By understanding and addressing the “revolving door” phenomenon, delegates will be better equipped to enhance hospital flow, reduce unnecessary bed occupancy, and support participants to live safely and sustainably in the community. Support at Home 2026: Building an Integrated Hospital-to-Home Ecosystem for Older Australians As hospitals continue to face delayed discharges and long-stay patients, the 2026 Support at Home reforms represent a transformative opportunity to improve hospital-to-home pathways for older Australians. This session will explore how government-set price caps, eight tailored funding classifications, and strengthened consumer protections will directly influence discharge planning, care coordination, and safe transitions from hospital to home. Delegates will gain insight into practical strategies for aligning hospital discharge processes with the new Support at Home framework, optimising home-based support, and reducing hospital bed block. The session will also highlight how NDIS providers, disability services, allied health, and community support organisations can actively participate in this ecosystem, offering coordinated services that complement aged care supports and enable older Australians—and younger people with disability—to live safely and independently at home. Through case studies and real-world examples, Delegates will learn how cross-sector collaboration, data sharing, and integrated care models can create a seamless hospital-to-home ecosystem, enhancing patient outcomes, maintaining dignity, and improving system efficiency. By attending, delegates will leave with actionable insights to streamline hospital-to-home transitions, engage multi-sector partners, and implement the 2026 Support at Home reforms effectively, ensuring a sustainable and person-centred pathway from hospital care to home or community support. Sponsor Speak Exhibit Click here The program is intended as a guide only. Impact Housing National Alliance and SDA Conferences and Events will make every reasonable effort to adhere to the advertised schedule, speakers, and topics; however, we reserve the right to modify the program, substitute speakers, or adjust session content at any time without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances. 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Other Impact Housing Events The Impact Housing National Strategic Alliance, in proud collaboration with NDISDA SDA Housing and Disability and SDA Conferences and Events, is committed to driving holistic, innovative, and inclusive housing solutions for Australia’s most vulnerable populations. T hrough a shared vision and national engagement, we create meaningful impact by uniting sector leaders, frontline providers, government representatives, and lived experience voices. Together, we champion integrated responses across critical priority areas including: Mental Health Accommodation – Supporting individuals with complex mental health needs through appropriate, recovery-oriented housing solutions. Domestic Violence & Crisis Accommodation – Delivering immediate, trauma-informed, and safe housing for individuals and families in crisis. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) & Supported Independent Living (SIL) – Offering tailored housing and support models that empower people with disabilities to live with independence, dignity, and choice. Youth, Justice, and Child Protection Housing – Securing stable and supportive accommodation for at-risk youth and young people involved in the justice or child protection systems. Older Women at Risk of Homelessness – Addressing the rising vulnerability of older women through safe, affordable, and sustainable housing pathways. Transitional Housing & Hospital Discharge Support – Coordinating wraparound solutions for individuals exiting hospital or institutional care, working closely with hospital social workers and support networks. Community Housing Providers – Collaborating with community housing organisations to expand access, quality, and innovation in supported accommodation services. Our national footprint includes a dynamic calendar of conferences, workshops, networking events, and seminars held across major cities and regional centres. These gatherings are designed to foster collaboration, share lived experiences, strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and build the capacity of providers and professionals working on the frontline. By bridging the gaps between health, housing, disability, justice, and social services, the Impact Housing National Strategic Alliance and its partners are not just hosting events — we are shaping a national movement for inclusive housing reform and social justice. UPCOMING EVENTS Melbourne Impact Housing, NDISDA Conference 1st, 2nd July More info Queensland Impact Housing and NDISDA Conference - Brisbane 27th and 28th August More info

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Sponsor or exhibit SPONSORSHIP Hospital to Home 2026: Impact Housing National Summit on Health, Aged Care & NDIS Transitions Why Sponsor or exhibit? NDISDA, Impact Housing and Health2Ageducate Hospital to Home National Series is Australia’s premier forum addressing the critical intersection of hospital discharge, aged care, disability, and community support services. Melbourne : 2 days : Over 2 days, sector leaders, policymakers, healthcare executives, aged care providers, and disability organisations will come together to explore practical, evidence-based strategies for improving patient flow, optimising transitions of care, and addressing systemic bottlenecks. Perth : 1 Day 8 Day 1: Focus on NDIS participants, mental health, disability supports, and innovative hospital-to-home pathways. Day 2: Dedicated to aged care, residential and community-based care, step-down and transitional models, and practical strategies for improving hospital discharge and patient outcomes. With an audience of hospital executives, aged care and disability providers, community service leaders, and policymakers, this Summit presents sponsors with a high-value platform to showcase their organisation, solutions, and thought leadership to Australia’s most influential sector stakeholders. Sponsorship Opportunities Major Sponsor Excluding GST Investment: $10,000 (exclusive to 1 sponsor per day or 2-day package available) Benefits include: Exclusive premium branding for the day, including prominent logo placement on all Summit materials, signage, digital communications, and session slides Premier branding across all Summit materials, signage, and digital communications Opportunity to present for up to 30 minutes and 2 panel participations Exhibition booth in prime location in delegate networking area Logo placement on website, program, delegate pack, and all pre/post-event marketing Social media promotion across Health2Ageducate, NDISDA, and Impact Housing channels Access to delegate list (with opt-in permissions) for follow-up communications 6 complimentary full-day registrations for delegates or staff Value Proposition: Position your organisation as a sector leader and gain exclusive visibility to senior decision-makers across health, aged care, disability, and housing sectors. Silver Sponsor Investment: $8000 (per day or 2-day package available) Benefits include: Logo on all event materials, signage, and digital communications Opportunity to present for up to 15 minutes or 1 panel participation Exhibition space in delegate networking area Recognition in program brochure and website Social media promotion across partner channels 3 complimentary registrations for delegates or staff Value Proposition: Showcase your organisation and solutions to a targeted audience while demonstrating commitment to hospital-to-home innovation and cross-sector collaboration. Network Sponsor Investment: $5,000 (per day) Benefits include: Logo placement in program, signage, and website Recognition in all digital communications and social media Opportunity to host a networking activity (e.g., coffee break, morning tea) 2 complimentary registrations for delegates or staff Value Proposition: Engage with sector leaders and practitioners in an informal, high-value networking setting, enhancing visibility and brand association with hospital-to-home innovation. Delegate Profile The Summit attracts a highly engaged audience across health, aged care, disability, and housing sectors, including: Hospital executives and operational managers Clinicians and allied health professionals Aged care providers and residential care managers NDIS service providers and disability support organisations Policy makers, funders, and regulators Housing, community, and social service organisations Why Sponsor? Align your brand with innovative, solutions-focused discussions on hospital-to-home transitions Connect with key decision-makers and sector influencers shaping the future of healthcare, aged care, and disability services Demonstrate your commitment to improving patient outcomes and system efficiency Enhance visibility across national and cross-sector audiences through onsite and digital branding Access opportunities for thought leadership, including speaking, panel participation, and case study showcase Sponsorship Contact For further information, tailored packages, or to secure your sponsorship, please contact: Lynn Gabriel Email: impacthousing@jazcorpaustralia.com.au Phone: 1300 667 709 Register to present, speaker or sponsor Please fill in the below form to register interest to sponsor speak or exhibit. Should this be approved, we will email you to confirm

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