The Summer Foundation and our social enterprise, the Housing Hub, host a range of face-to-face and online workshops for a wide range of audiences Australia-wide.
UpSkill Workshops
All workshops are currently subsidised.
View the UpSkill home page for all session dates and details.
NDIS and mainstream housing
Learn about mainstream and non-SDA housing, home modifications and assistive technology and capacity building supports to help a person with disability explore suitable mainstream housing.
Wednesday 29 November 2023, 11am – 2pm (AEDT)
Crisis Averted: Prevention and Preparedness
Crises often provide warning signs, this webinar focuses on proactive planning to prevent, address and prepare for any crisis situations that may occur.
Thursday 7 December 2023, 12 – 2pm (AEDT)
Applying for SDA: eligibility and evidence for positive outcomes
Learn about the SDA Rules, SDA eligibility and the evidence required for an SDA application.
Thursday 14 December 2023, 11am – 2.30pm (AEDT)
From Crisis to Comeback: Resolution and Recovery
For people with complex support needs may face crises or potential risks for various reasons. Crises often provide warning signs, this webinar focuses on how to navigate and recover from crisis situations.
Tuesday 23 January 2024, 2 – 4pm (AEDT)
Best practice when working with people with complex support needs
Learn strategies to demonstrate leadership in promoting and upholding the rights of those you support who live with complex support needs.
Date to be confirmed
NDIS Record Keeping 101
This eLearning module is an excellent introduction to record keeping practices specifically for the NDIS. The module explores different types of records, the legal requirements, who is responsible and what should and shouldn’t be recorded.
After completing this module support coordinators will be able to apply the knowledge to their own organisational practice.
Self-paced module
Housing Options project events
Housing options for people with disability
This webinar is for people with disability, families and support workers. Support coordinators, allied health professionals and support providers can also attend, but may find our UpSkill sessions more relevant. The webinar will be led by people with personal experience. Learn about your housing options and have your questions answered.
Tuesday 28 November 2023, 12pm (AEDT)