Free Webinar: Navigating SDA Funding & Evidence Confidently

A free online event for Support Coordinators & Occupational Therapists.

Navigating the SDA funding and evidence process can be complex – even for experienced Support Coordinators & Allied Health Professionals.

Join Liverty Housing for a practical panel discussion with experienced sector professionals sharing their day-to-day insights into navigating SDA applications, reviews and funding decisions.

📅 Date: Thursday, 29th October 2026
⏰ Time: 11AM – 12PM AEDT
💻 Location: Online Webinar (link provided upon registration)

What We’ll Cover

• What makes a strong SDA application
• Common mistakes that can lead to delays or declined applications
• Working effectively with OTs and gathering supporting evidence
• Why SDA applications are declined and what to do next
• Practical insights from real SDA participant journeys

Meet The Panel

• Kate Wallis
  Support Coordinator, Grace Professional Services
• Christy Hobbs
  Co-Founder, Holistic Futures
• Elly Atanasov
  Co-Founder, Holistic Futures
• Sarah Collison
• Director, Verve OT
• Mary-Lou Devlin
• Tenant Specialist, Liverty Housing

Our panel will share practical insights from their experience supporting people through the SDA journey, including a real-life case study of a participant who successfully navigated the SDA process and moved into their new home at Liverty Housing’s Esen apartments.

We’ll also take a closer look at Esen in Maribyrnong, providing an introduction to the apartments, support model and current vacancies.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for Support Coordinators and Allied Health Professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of the SDA process and gain practical insights they can apply when supporting participants.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from the panel about their experiences navigating SDA in practice.

Please note:

• Registration is essential to receive link to webinar
• Webinar link will be emailed to all attendees upon registration

🎟️ Reserve your spot today via Eventbrite and join us for this informative session!