Pre-Summit Workshop
Housing for People with a Disability
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
In the wake of the Disability Royal Commission and NDIS Review, there is a prime opportunity for the community housing sector to push for the improved management and development of accessible and inclusive dwellings. This workshop will provide a platform to discuss innovative models, funding mechanisms, and policy strategies aimed at improving housing outcomes for people with disabilities.
Back by popular demand, Gemma Pinnell (Principal, Right Lane) will facilitate the day and will be joined by a host of experts and leaders in the disability housing sector, including a strong lived experience voice.
Facilitator
Gemma Pinnell
Principal
Right Lane Consulting
Gemma is a principal at Right Lane Consulting, a for-purpose strategy consulting firm, where she leads their housing practice. This includes projects focused on SDA housing and housing for people with disabilities with both CHP and government clients.
She has worked in senior positions in superannuation and the labour movement for over two decades prior to becoming a strategy consultant. Over the last two years, Gemma has worked on over 20 housing projects across investors, government and the CHP sector. Gemma is a director of Open House Melbourne and has held several board roles including previously being a director of AustralianSuper. She holds a Master’s degree in Communication from RMIT, an Honours degree in Women's Studies and Politics from Monash University and is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors course.
Speakers
More speakers and facilitators to come...
Workshop Agenda
8:30
Registration and Morning Refreshments
9:00
Welcome
Wendy Hayhurst, Chief Executive Officer, CHIA
9:05
Facilitator Introduction
Gemma Pinnell, Principal, Right Lane Consulting
Session 1: Setting the Scene
The State of Disability Housing in Australia
Session 2: Legacy Stock
What is the future of legacy stock?
Dr Adam Crowe, Research Fellow, Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute - Curtin Research Centre
10:40
Morning Tea
11:00
Session 2 Continued
1. Panel: How State Government is approaching Legacy Stock
2. How can community housing providers tackle Legacy Stock?
Scott McPhillips, SDA Strategic Projects Manager, Hume Community Housing
12:15
Lunch
1:00
Session 3: Best Practice Round Tables
These 2x30 minute interactive sessions allow for an extended discussion among a small group and are excellent for giving and receiving targeted feedback.
Roundtable A – Best Practice Design
Roundtable A – Best Practice Management
Session 4: Finance
How and how not to invest? Successful models vs investments resulting in a loss
2:45
Facilitator's Closing Address
Gemma Pinnell, Principal, Right Lane Consulting