Specialist Disability Accommodation: Disability Fire Safety Forum

Fire safety in SDA Class 1, 2 and 3 buildings
Perspectives from a Disability Access Consultant

In late 2024, Fire Rescue Victoria and the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission invited me to present at the Disability Fire Safety Forum, which was dedicated to enhancing fire safety measures for individuals with disabilities.

The event featured a diverse lineup of keynote speakers, including the Minister for the NDIS and the Honorable Bill Shorten MP. Following the speeches, attendees participated in a series of practical workshops designed to address the unique challenges and risks associated with fire safety for People with disability.

The primary goal of the forum was to identify these challenges and collaboratively explore effective solutions to improve safety outcomes.

Presentation Details

The following is a copy of my presentation on LinkedIn 

View the Presentation on Linkedin here

The Topics Covered

The topics of my presentation included:

• Defining SDA Participants for BCA Classification
• Building classifications under the Building Code of Australia
  • Class 1A
  • Class 1b
  • Class 3
  • Class 2
• What is the role of the onsite overnight assistant (OOA)?
• SIL Housing risks
• What needs to change